The rise of Islam
People of the desert
- The Arab nomads were called Bedouins and were organized into clans
- 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
- larger towns near the western coast of Arabia became market towns for local regional and long distance trade goods
Mecca
- mecca is a holy city where Muslims pray towards
- Muslims to go visit mecca to pay homage, spiritual pilgrimage
Trade life
- after these people had moved into the larger cities the trading increased as well
- many routes by bodies of water
- traded spices, incense, perfumes, precious metals, ivory, and silk
Monotheistic they believe in one god, Allah
Muhammad
- the prophet Muhammad very influential
- he was raised by his grandfather and uncle
- little schooling
- at age of 40 became very interested in religion
Islam means " submission to the will of Allah"
Muslim means "One who has submitted"
In group of 2
- Five pillars of Islam
- sources of Authority (holy book)
- connect islam to other religions
3 paragraphs in total
Mosque, haji, Quaran
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