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 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 goods
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, silk
Monotheistic or Polytheistic
- The Islamic religion is definitely monotheistic
- The believe in one God called Allah
Muhamma:
- 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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