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The Muslim World 600-1250

The Muslim World 600-1250. Islam shapes every aspect of a Muslim’s life - law is NOT separate from religion. Islam Spreads. Arab armies spread Islam. Arabian Peninsula. Byzantine Empire. Persian Empire. Egypt & North Africa. Spain. Islam Spreads. Building an Islamic Empire.

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The Muslim World 600-1250

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  1. The Muslim World 600-1250

  2. Islam shapes every aspect of a Muslim’s life - law is NOT separate from religion

  3. Islam Spreads • Arab armies spread Islam • Arabian Peninsula • Byzantine Empire • Persian Empire • Egypt & North Africa • Spain

  4. Islam Spreads • Building an Islamic Empire • Other empires in decline • Tolerant of diversity • Blend cultures • Promote education • Advance art & science

  5. Islam Spreads • Arab Empire practiced religious tolerance and appealed to a variety of people… • “Simple” & direct • Equality • Success = Allah’s favor

  6. Islam Splits • Muhammad’s death creates division between Muslims; rival factions develop • Sunni • Shi’a • Sufi

  7. Islam Splits • Muhammad’s death creates division between Muslims; rival factions develop • Sunni - Caliph should be elected • Shi’a – Caliph should be descended from Muhammad • Sufi – devote life to spreading Islam through missionary work

  8. Empire Collapses • Invasions (Mongols & Crusades) & Muslim divisions lead to decline, resulting in independent Muslim empires (& caliphs) • Caliph ~ political and religious leader of a Muslim state

  9. Empire Collapses • Invasions (Mongols & Crusades) & Muslim divisions lead to decline, resulting in independent Muslim empires (& caliphs) • Ottoman • Safavid • Mughal

  10. Dar al-Islam • A house/abode with peace • A country, territory, land or abode where Muslim sovereignty prevails • Muslims enjoy peace & security within country • Common borders with Muslim nations

  11. The End

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