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 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.
- Larger towns near the western coast of Arabia became market towns for local, regional, and long-distance trade goods.
- Special Cities-
- One of these cities was Mecca.
- Mecca is a holy city where Muslims pray towards.
- Also it’s 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 was a 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.”
- Five pillars of Islam.
- Sources of Authority.
- Connect Islam to other religions.
- 3 paragraphs.
- Include- Mosque, haji, Qur’an.
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