AP World History (10/1) Do Now: What is this man doing that drew a fifteen yard penalty? Was this fair? Why or why not?
Husain Abdullah Prostrating in sajdah-prayer to praise and glorify allah (bow in direction of Kaaba at Mecca) The position involves having the forehead, nose, both hands, knees and all toes touching the ground together. Left the NFL to take part in the Hajj-the pilgrimage to Mecca “It was life changing, energizing and spiritual.... Now I am back and I feel great about everything moving forward.”
AP World History (10/1) Essential question: How do people identify themselves and express themselves culturally and intellectually?
What have we seen so far? Discovery of agriculture led to growth of civilizations As humans organized themselves into families, gender roles emerged Patriarchy Across social, political, and religious systems Exchange of goods and ideas (cultural diffusion) shaped this period Silk Road Indian Ocean routes Mediterranean Sea Major religions and philosophies began and had wide ranging influence Civilizations grew more organized and many became empires
Origins of Islam Rose at a time when religion was becoming a unifying force (Eurasia) Culturally Economically Bedouins Kinship based tribes Fought over resources Survival=strong family ties Centered around two trade centers Mecca Medina
Bedouin beliefs Umayyad clan (Quraysh tribe) Dominated politics and economy of Mecca Well established religious center Shrines to various spirits Ka’ba (the black stone) Spirits that resided in natural objects (Animism) Allah was one of these deities (a supreme deity) Bedouin beliefs Blend of animism and polytheism
Birth of Muhammad Born in 570 CE Trader and merchant Through travels, came into contact with other clans and Jews and Christians Received visions from Angel Gabriel Focus-Allah was one true God Why might this be a threat to Umayyad Clan?
Escape to Medina Verge of civil war (622 CE) Flees to Medina (the hijrah) This becomes year one on Muslim calendar Here he becomes: Prophet Political and military organizer 628 CE-Quraysh sign peace treaty with him Returns to Mecca and smashes all idols Leaves black stone- symbolizing one god, Allah
Islamic beliefs Umma-Muslim community Quran (Koran) Sacred word of Allah Not collected sayings of Muhammad Shari’a- law based on Islamic religious principles Five pillars 1. Confession of faith-No God but Allah… 2. Prayer-five times a day (facing Mecca) 3. Fasting-30 days of Ramadan (commitment) 4. Alms-portion of wealth to needy (build cohesion) 5. Hajj-pilgrimage to Mecca (universality of the faith; connection to other beliefvers) Other beliefs No pork No alcohol No marriage to non-Muslims No priesthood-equality of all believers
What does this look like? In the life of Husain Abdullah, where do we see: Connections to the five pillars of Islam? Values/beliefs of Islam reflected in his actions?