The Rise of Islam
Geography
- Very limited agriculture
- very hot and dry deserts
People of the Desert
- On the deserts, the Arab nomads, called Bedouins, were organized into clans.
- These clans were created because they provided security and support for a life made difficult by the extreme conditions of the desert.
- Bedouins ideals: courage, loyalty to family, and warrior skills.
Moving
- By the time of 600 AD many arabs had chosen to settle by an oasis or in a market town the desert life was just too tough and unpredictable.
- Larger towns near the western coast of Arabia became market towns for local regional and long-distance trade.
Special City
- One of these cities was Mecca.
- Mecca is a holy city where Muslims pray towards.
- Also it is very common for Muslims to go visit Mecca to pay homage
Trade Life
- After these people had moved into the larger cities the trading increased as well.
- Many routes because of the bodies of water that surrounded the area.
- Traded many things like spices incense perfumes precious metals ivory and silk.
Monotheistic or polytheistic
- the Islamic religion is definitely monotheistic
- They Believe in one God called Allah.
Muhammad
- The prophet Muhammad- very influential figure
- he was raised by his grandfather and uncle.
- He received little schooling and began working on as a trader.
- At the age of 40 Muhammad became very interested in religion.
General Info.
- Islam means- Submission to the will of Allah.
- Muslim means- one who has submitted.
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