The Islamic Empire

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At the end of the 6th century, a man called Muhammad announced that he was the messenger of Allah (the name he gave to God).

He stated that he had been ellected by Allah to preach a new religion, Islam.

THE ORIGINS OF ISLAM

Islam

Islam followers are the muslims.

Its holy book is the Koran.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

THE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH (preceptos religiosos) are:

To testify that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His prophet.

To pray 5 times a day.

To go on a pilgrimage to Mecca (holy city) at least once in their lifetime.

To fast during the month of Ramadan.

To give alms to the poor.

FULFILLMENTS

Pilgrimage, fast, prophet, alms, pray,principles.

ALLOWEDPolygamy

NOT ALLOWEDDrink alcoholEat pork

BEHAVIOR REGULATIONS

FULFILLMENTS

Muhammad’s

goverment.(1st half 7th

century)

The Orthodox Caliphate

(7th century)

The Umayyad Caliphate

(2nd half 7th century)

The Abbasid

Caliphate(2nd half 8th

century)

The Ottoman

Turks(13th

century)

The expansion of the Islamic Empire: Historical periods

POLITICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE

Caliph (religious & political leader)

Provinces

ISLAMIC SOCIETY

Aristocrazy

Common people (craftmen,

peasants, merchants).

Slaves

ISLAMIC ECONOMY

Developed trade

Rich agriculture

Impressive craftworks.

DAILY LIFE Family (men’s power)

Women status

Islamic diet

ISLAMIC ART

The most important building was the mosque. Its main wall always looked in the direction of the city of Mecca.

ARCHITECTURE

The palace was the building where the caliph lived. There were various gardens and fountains.

Medinat-al-Zahra Palace

The Mosque of Córdoba

ISLAMIC ART

They did not use expensive materials but they were very creative in decorations.

DECORATIONS

MIND-MAP

MIND-MAP

MIND-MAP