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The rise of Islam

 

Geography.

Very limited agriculture. Very hot and dry deserts.

People of the deserts: on the deserts the Arab nomads called Bedouins were organized into plans. Moving;

 By the time of 600 A.D. many Arabs had chosen to settle by an oasis or in a market town. The desert life was just too tough and unpredictable.

 

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 trading increased

 

Monotheistic or Polytheistic:

The Islam religion is definitely monotheistic

They believe in on god called Allah

 

Muhammad:

The prophet Muhammad very influential. He was raised by his grandpa and uncle

 

Islam means submission to the will of Allah.

Muslim means one who has submitted.

 

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