Do Now: What are some of the characteristics of a world
religion?
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Characteristics of World Religions God/Gods Holy Book Location
Beliefs Prayers
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The First Muslims 7 th century Arab people Nomads and organized
tribes Tribes were independent Came fro the Arabian Peninsula-
desert land Arabs were farmers and sheepherders Towns developed
along the routes Arabs used to trade
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Early Arabs Early Arabs were polytheistic When Islam became a
religion- switched to monotheism Muslim people believe in one god
named Allah Muslim people worship a massive black meteorite
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Kaaba
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Life of Muhammad Born in Mecca Merchant family Orphaned at 5
Became a caravan manager Married a rich widow Khadija Muslims
believe Muhammad received revelations from God through the angel
Gabriel
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Muhammad Muhammad knew of Judaism and Christianity Muhammad
believed that the final revelations of Allah were given to him The
revelations were written down: Quran Quran is the holy book of
Islam. Means peace through submission to the will of Allah Quran
contains ethical guidelines and laws by which the followers of
Allah are to live
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Muhammad Muhammad returned home after revelations Wife-
Khadija- urged Muhammad to follow the message Khadija was the first
to convert to Islam Muhammad later set out to convert others
Wealthy did not like his message- they feared it would disrupt
social and political order in Arabian Peninsula Muhammads followers
were persecuted Muhammad and followers fled from Mecca to
Medina
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Hijrah- Move from Mecca to Medina
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From Mecca to Medina Muhammad and closest followers moved from
Mecca to Medina in 622 CE Medina city of the prophet Journey from
Mecca to Medina is known as the Hijrah Medina supporters of
Muhammad- known as Bedouins Muhammad became a political and
religious leader
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From Medina to Mecca Muhammad and followers went back to Mecca
in 630 CE Muhammad visited the Kaaba and declared it a religious
shrine All Muslims are strongly encouraged to make the pilgrimage
to the Kaaba- known as the hajj
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The Five Pillars
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Faith Declaring that there is only one god, Allah Allah is all
powerful being who created the universe and everything in it Islam
emphasizes salvation and offers hope of an afterlife
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Salat (prayer) Muslims pray five times a day facing their holy
city of Mecca. Usually pray on a prayer mat/rug
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Zakat (alms/charity) Giving money and services to the poor
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Sawm- fasting Muslims fast during the feast of Ramadan Ramadan
is a month long celebration Muslims refrain from food and drink
from sunrise to sunset
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Hajj- Pilgrimage Pilgrimage to Mecca to see the Kaaba
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Ramadan A month long (changes every year) From dawn to sunset-
no eating, drinking, smoking, or indulging Ask for forgiveness
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Jihad Means to struggle in Gods service Personal duty Focus on
overcoming immortality within themselves Holy war to defend Islam
and the Muslim community A just holy war may be only declared by
the community, not by an individual or small group
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Mosque Muslim place of worship
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Muezzin The crier who calls the Muslim faithful to prayer from
the minaret of a mosque
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Minaret The tower of a mosque from which the muezzin calls the
faithful to prayer five times a day
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Rules of Behavior Must practice honesty and justice in dealing
with others Forbidden to gamble, eat pork, drink alcohol, engage in
dishonest behavior Family life based on marriage Women must wear
veils: Hijab- general term for veil; headscarf covering face and
neck Chador- cloak that covers the full body with a headscarf under
Burka- a veil that completely covers the body and face
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Hijab
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Chador
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Burka
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Quran Revelations of Muhammad Final authority on all matters
and provides a guide to life for Muslims Direct and unchangeable
word from God Converts to Islam must learn Arabic to understand the
text completely
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Shariah Helps people interpret the Quran This system of law
acted as means to unite Muslims of differing backgrounds Regulates
moral behavior, family life, business, government, community
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Caliphate Please take out your chapter 9 outline.
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Umayyad Dynasty 661-750 CE Muawiyah Governor of Syria Rival to
Ali Muhammads son-in-law who was assassinated Became caliph Made
caliph office hereditary Making the caliph hereditary and not from
the family of Muhammad would cause a split in Islam
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Split of Islam Please take out your chapter 9 outline Shia- a
Muslim group hat accepts only the descendants of Muhammads
son-in-law Ali as the true rulers of Islam Sunni- a Muslim group
that accepts only the descendants of the Umayyads as the true
rulers of Islam
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Abbasid Dynasty Abu al-Abbas overthrew the Umayyad and
established the Abbasid Dynasty Ruled from 750-1200s Descendants of
Muhammads uncle Built a new capital in Baghdad Increased Persian
influence Baghdad became the center of trade that extended into
Asia, Africa, and Europe
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Golden Age of Abbasid Caliphate Abbasid Caliphate Know for
charity and lavish support on artists and writers During this time,
Arabs conquered many of the richest provinces of the Roman Empire
and controlled trade routes to the East. Baghdad became the center
of trade Spread of knowledge
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Decline and Division Fighting over the succession of the
caliphate Harun al-Rashid- two sons fought to succeed him- almost
destroyed the city of Baghdad Financial corruption Caliphs began to
recruit officials from among non-Arabs such as Persian and
Turks
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Trade Sahara- gold and slaves China- silk and porcelain Eastern
Africa- gold and ivory Southeast Asia and India- sandalwood and
spices Egypt- grain Iraq- linens, dates, precious stone Trade
caused the rise of Fatimids- trade center shifted from Baghdad to
Cairo
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Islamic Society Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus were centers of
cultural, administrative, and economic activity Islamic cities- had
palaces for caliphs and local governors and great mosques for
worship Bazaar- covered market According to Islam- all are equal in
the eyes of Allah
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Status of Women Islam teaches spiritual equality of men and
women Quran protected women in ways that society did not Women
could be educated Had consent to marriage Men required to pay a
dowry