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The Rise of Islam
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
I. Introduction: The Setting
Arabia and Its Neighbors
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
The Qur'an: the Word of God revealed to Muhammad
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra, 622
The Ka’aba in Mecca
Muhammad’s Hijra, 622
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra, 622
B. The Conquests
Expansion of Islam
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
1. Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
1. Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
2. Abassid Caliphate (750-1258)
Expansion of Islam
HARUN WAS THE FIRST CALIPH TO PLAY POLO
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
1. Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
2. Abassid Caliphate (750-1258)
III. Reasons for Arab Successes
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
1. Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
2. Abassid Caliphate (750-1258)
III. Reasons for Arab Successes
A. Factors Strengthening & Motivating the Arabs
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
1. Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
2. Abassid Caliphate (750-1258)
III. Reasons for Arab Successes
A. Factors Strengthening & Motivating the Arabs
B. Factors Weakening the Byzantines
The Rise of Islam
I. Introduction: The Setting
II. The Rise & Spread of Islam
A. Muhammad
1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622
B. The Conquests
C. Organization of the Islamic World
1. Umayyad Caliphate (661-750)
2. Abassid Caliphate (750-1258)
III. Reasons for Arab Successes
A. Factors Strengthening & Motivating the Arabs
B. Factors Weakening the Byzantines
IV. Impact
So who inherits the legacy of classical Civilization? The Byzantine Empire: Hagia Sophia in Constantinople
Islamic civilization incorporating some classical tradition: Mosaic facade of the Umayyad palace in Damascus
Islamic Coinage: dinar of Abd al-Malik
An Arabic manuscript of Galen
Dome of the Rock, built on the Temple Mount in the late seventh century
Dome of the Rock (interior)
Inscription inside the Dome:
"There is no God but God; Muhammad is his Prophet. Jesus is also his Prophet, but God has no son; He neither Begets nor is Begotten"
