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The World Of Islam

The World Of Islam. World History MR. Duggan. Rise of Islam. Arabs Nomads living in the Arabian Peninsula Organized into tribes called Sheik Abraham the son of Ishmael was believed to build the Kaaba at Mecca Kaaba house of worship with a black sacred stone inside.

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The World Of Islam

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  1. The World Of Islam World History MR. Duggan

  2. Rise of Islam • Arabs • Nomads living in the Arabian Peninsula • Organized into tribes called Sheik • Abrahamthe son of Ishmael was believed to build the Kaaba at Mecca • Kaabahouse of worship with a black sacred stone inside

  3. It is revered by Muslims as an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve.

  4. The Arabs recognize a supreme god named allah

  5. The Life of Muhammad • An Arab man who was troubled by the world and began to meditate • He received revelations from Allah. • These revelations were written down in the Quran • Quran holy book of the religion of Islam • Those who practice Islam are called Muslims

  6. Five Pillars of Islam

  7. Arab Empire and its successors • Muhammad died and Abu Bakr took leadership of the Arab’s • Muslim leader who used Jihad ( Struggle in the way of God) to unite the empire • Umayyads Empire- rules after Abu Bakr were tensions within the religion caused a split

  8. Arab Empire and its successors • Muslim religion split in two groups • Shite Muslims-believe that only God has the right to choose a representative to safeguard Islam • Sunni Muslims- that there is no basis in Islam for a privileged class of spiritual leaders ( any body can lead that believes)

  9. Crusades • The Christian and Islamic world feared and disliked each other • A series of Crusades begun in 1096 • Christian forces were finally destroyed in 1187 • Crusade’s goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem failed.

  10. Islamic Civilization • Overall the period of the Arab empire was prosperous • Buildings included palaces for bazaars (trading center)for trading

  11. Islamic society • All people were equal in the eyes of Allah • But slaves were seen as less than • Slaves could not become Muslims • Slaves were captured from war and used as servants • Quran granted Woman spiritual and social equity with men, but men were dominant, woman rights were diminished over time

  12. Muslim Woman • burqa -enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies when in public.

  13. Five Pilliars of Islam • Shahada: Faith • Salat: Prayer • Zakāt: giving • Sawm: Fasting • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca

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