“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the hearers. ” George Pentecost.

Quote of the Day #11

“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and

preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the

hearers.”

George Pentecost

GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOONFEBRUARY 5TH 2010

Ya hoo, it Friday!!!!Enjoy your weekend

February 5th

OutcomesStudents will review the key elements

of Islam and explore its expansion.

To Do ListReview the 20 / 20 videoGrade Homework- Reading of Primary SourcesQuick quiz on Section 1Notes on the spread of IslamBegin – Arabian Nights

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Review 20 / 20 Saudi Culture

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Women

Osama bin Lauden

Thoughts- ideas- reflections

Homework-- Quiz Primary Sources

Quiz

Quote of the Day #11

“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and

preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the

hearers.”

George Pentecost

Expansion of Islam By 632 Muhammad has influenced and

encouraged the unity of Bedouin tribes Why is this a big deal???

Bedouins, who were nomadic spread the faith

Merchants, spread faith along trade routes Between 632-733 Islam spread / took

Syria, Egypt, North Africa, and Spain

Religion become a unifying force

Reasons for the Spread of Islam

Concept of Jihad against infidels is a driving force. There was a forced conversion Does not include Jews – Christians

Economic Motives to convert- expanded trade Political divisions, contributed to conversion

Specifically between the Byzantines and Persians Oppressed Byzantines- saw Arabs as liberators Muslim Military organization- horses / benefits

Creation of the Islamic State

After Muhammad’s death (632)- Muslim umma split Discussion and division over whom should lead

Office of Khalifa-Caliph was est. under Abu Bakr Very influential because of friendship with Muhammad Qur’ an was final authority on ALL matters-spirit / secular

Successors established Caliph as an institution Umar (634-644) Collected taxes Uthman (644-656) Published Laws Ali (656-661) split Protected Trade Mu’ awiya (661-680) Governor of Syria- Ummayad

Dynasty Moved Capital to Damascus (created Sunnis- Shi ites)

Division within the Islamic State Two different groups divided by loyalties to

caliph Sunnis- Caliph is political leader of Islam, but not

religious Elected position Choose someone who is pious Umayyad Dynasty (Arabic Influence- Capital Damascus)

Shi’ ites- the Imam, or leader should be a direct descendent of Muhammad Blood ties make him sinless and divinely inspired Abassid Dynasty (Persian Influence- Capital Baghdad

Review Capitals of Islam Mecca Damascus Bahgdad

Ruling Families Ummayad- Arabic Influence Abassid- Persian Influence

Division of Islam Sunnis Shi ites

Sticky Note Reflection On your post it note-

What stood out to you today as new or different?

Homework Please read

Complete your worksheet of Islamic terms

Begin research---Islam as a peaceful (yes or no)