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 and oasis or in a 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, and silk
Monotheistic or Polytheistic
- The islamic religion is definitely monotheistic
- They believe in one God called Allah
Muhammad
- 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"
Research
Five Pillars of Islam
Include: Mosque, haji, Qur'an
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