THE RISE OF THE ISLAM
Geography
- limited ag.
- Hot and dry deserts
People of the deserts
- On the deserts, the Arabs 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, loyalt to family, and warrior skills
Moving
- By 600 A.D. many Arabs had chosen to settle bu an oasis or in a market town, the desert life was too tough and unpredictable
- Larger towns near the western coast of Arabis 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
- Islamic religion is monotheistic
- They believe in one God called Allah
Muhammad
- Very infulential figure
- Was raised by his grandfather and uncle
- He received little schooling and began working as a trader
- At the age of 40, Mehammad 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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