rise of islam
people of the desert
- On the deserts the arab nomads called bedoins were organized into clans
- These clans were created because they provided security and support for a difficult life
- Bedouins ideals- courage, loyalty
- By time of 600 AD, many arabs had chosen to settle by an oasis or in a market town, desert life was too unpredictable
- Larger towns near western coast of Arabia became market towns for local regional and long distance trade goods
Mecca
- A special city to islam
- Holy city that muslims pray facing
- Also very common for muslims to go visit and pay homage
Trade life
- After these people moved into larger cities, trading increased
- Many routes because of the bodies of water surrounding area
- Traded many things like spices, metals, ivory, silk
Mono/polytheistic
- Islam is monotheistic
- Believe in one god called allah
Muhammad
- Prophet
- Raised by grandfather and uncle
- Received little schooling, began working as a trader
- Age 40, Muhammad became very interested in religion
Islam means “submission to the will of allah”
Muslim means “one who has submitted”
Research- 3 paragraphs
Includes terms Mosque, Hajj, Qur’an
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