Muhammad born in Mecca in 570. He was a shepherd for Bedouins. Later he became a merchant.

Muhammad born in Mecca in 570. He was a shepherd for Bedouins.Later he became a merchant.

While meditating in a cave, he was visited by the angel Gabriel.

He was called to be a messenger of God.

Muhammad devoted the rest of his life to spreading Islam and following Allah.

Muhammad left on hijra to Yathrib in 622.

Began to attack Meccan caravans.630- Muhammad triumphed in Mecca. 632- Muhammad died.

MonotheisticAllah is all powerful and compassionate. Do not recognize priests as mediators.

1) Declaration of faith- Only one God and Muhammad is his prophet.

2) Daily Prayer- Pray in mosques five times a day facing Mecca.

3) Give to the Poor.4) Fast from sunrise to sunset during the holy

month of Ramadan. 5) Make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca at least

once in your life. Journey is an effort to achieve Jihad- an effort

in God’s service.

Sacred word of God revealed to Muhammad.Final authority on all matters. Written in Arabic, because it is the direct,

unchangeable word of Allah.

System of law that regulates moral conduct, family life, business practices, and government.

Doesn’t separate religious matters from civil law.

Equal spiritual equality with men.Had different roles and inheritances.

Caliph- Successor to Muhammad.

Caliphate ruled from 600’s to 900’s.

Abu Bakr conquered parts of the Byzantine Empire, Persian Empire, Egypt, and Spain through uniting Muslims.

Middle East- 600’sBegan to fight North Africa, but later joined

forces against Spain in early 700’s. Indus Valley taken over in 700’s

Seljuk Turks created an empire in India.

Arabs were strong fighters, on cavalry and horses.

Byzantine and Persian Empires were weak. United by their belief in Islam. Treated conquered peoples fairly.

SunniCaliph should be

chosen by Muslim leaders.

90% of Muslims.

ShiiteCaliph should only

be descendents of Muhammad.

Believe they have to be divinely inspired.

Moved the capital to Damascus. Adapted to large cities, using Byzantine and

Persian traditions. Tensions developed between the rich and

poor, and Muslim and non Arab Muslims.

Abu al-Abbas captured Damascus in 750. Made Islam a universal religion. Baghdad was made new capital. Declined in 850, allowing converted Seljuk

Turks to build empire.

Social mobilitySlavery was common

Could buy their freedom. Female slave who married owner became free. Most were household servants.Trading network brought Arabic numerals,

common language, and Islam to other places.

Architects influenced by Byzantine domes.

Skilled in calligraphy.

Nonreligious art portrayed animal or human figures.

Minaret- slender tower of mosque.

Poetry written for praise, love, or based on holy book.

Storytellers adapted tales from past cultures. Averrioes- influenced Christian scholars with

philosophical writings.

Advances in Algebra. Developed astronomical tables. Medicine- set up hospitals, books on diseases

were standard texts in Europe later.

Built a large trading culture that spread culture.

Formed banks to exchange currency. Guilds organized to regulate prices and

product quality. Grew sugarcane, cotton, medicinal herbs,

fruits, and vegetables.

Spain- The Moors encouraged the arts and education, and continued toleration.

Sicily- Effective government and growth of economy.

Gradually influences Christian Europe.

Delhi was the capital of India, defeating Hindu armies.

Brought in Greek and Persian influences. 1398- Tamerlane invaded, creating Muslim

and Hindu states in the North.

Babur took control of India. Akbar the Great created a central

government and tolerated Hindus. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his wife.

Muhammad II took over Constantinople in 1453.

Suleiman extended rule westward to North Africa.

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