Rise of Islam-
Geography- Very limited agriculture
Very hot and dry desserts
People of the dessert
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 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 City
One of these cites 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
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 to Allah.”
Muslim means “One who has submitted”
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