The rise of Islam
Geography
- Very limited agriculture
- very hot and dry deserts
People of the dessert
- on the desserts, 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 dessert
- Bedouins ideals, courage, loyalty to family, and warrior skills
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
- Lager towns near the western coast of Arabia became market towns for local
Special City
- One of these cities was Mecca
- Mecca is a holy city were 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 became of the bodies of water that surrounded the area
- traded many things like spices, incense, perfumes, precious metals, ivory and milk
Monotheistic or Polytheistic
- The Islamic religion is definitely monotheistic
- They believe in one god called Allah
Muhammad
- the prophet Muhammad very influential figure
- He has raised by his grandfather and uncle
- he received little schooling and began working as a trader
- at the age of 40, Muhammad became very interested in religion
- Islam means Submission to the will of Allah
- Muslims means one who has submitted
Research
five pillars of ilsam
sources of authority( holy book)
Connect islam to other religions
Mosque, haji, Quran
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