The Rise of Islam
The Rise of Islam How does Islam compare and contrast with the other religions introduced? How does Islamic civilization compare and contrast with the others in the course?
Islam The Arabian Peninsula Desert Home of the Arabs No centralized authority Pastoral nomads Loyal to tribes
Islam Religion in Arabia before Islam Polytheistic Jinn Monotheism Al-Uzza, Al-Lat, Manat
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Islam Mecca Commercial center Ka’ba: then a pagan shrine Controlled by Quraysh Ka’ba
Islam Muhammad (570-632) Involved in Meccan caravan trade Pious Night of Power (ca. 610) Prophet of Islam Muhammad visited by Gabriel
Islam Muslim Era Begins Gained some converts Overall response: negative danger! Prophet invited to Medina The Hijra (622): Muhammad, ummah emigrated
Islam In Medina Muhammad became statesman City converted Unbelieving Jews expelled Raids on Meccan caravans launched Muhammad addressing believers in Medina
Islam The Return to Mecca (630) Muslims marched on Mecca City surrendered Muhammad cleansed Ka’ba March on Mecca
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Islam The Quran Muhammad’s revelations Significant teachings Absolute monotheism Jesus: “apostle” “People of the Book” Judgment Paradise, Hell War on unbelievers Jihad
Islam The Five Pillars Shahadah Salat (prayer) Ramadan “There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Prophet” Salat (prayer) Ramadan Zakat (alms levy) Hajj (pilgrimage)
Islam Talbiyah “Labbayk, Allahumma Labbayk. Labbayk. La shareeka laka. Labbayk. Innal-hamda wan-n'imata laka wal-mulk. La shareeka lak.” "Here I am at Thy service O Lord, here I am. Here I am at Thy service and Thou hast no partners. Thine alone is All Praise and All Bounty, and Thine alone is The Sovereignty. Thou hast no partners."
Islam Hajj ritual of stoning Satan, at Mina
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Islam Islamic Conquests (622-733)
Islam The Caliphate Muhammad died 632 Caliphs Prophet’s successors First were early converts, from his inner circle (Rashidun) Office: political, religious
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Islam Division within the Ummah The fate of Ali (r. 656-661) Muhammad’s cousin, husband of Fatima Dedicated Muslim Muhammad intended him to be successor? Civil war between Ali and Mu’awiyah Ali’s assassination Aftermath: Sunni vs. Shi’ah
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Islam Ruling the Caliphate: Shari’ah Sacred law of ummah Purpose: regulate all activities Sources: Quran, Sunnah, community consensus Qadis: shari’ah judges Individuals before a qadi
Islam Ruling the Empire: Status of Non-Muslims Dhimmis: followers of religions tolerated by law; not forced to convert Monotheist leaders relied on to manage their communities’ affairs Faced discrimination (jizyah, etc.)
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Islam The Great Civilization Sophisticated, advanced Access to classical learning Books, libraries Contributed to science and math
Islam Quran page with beginning of surah 18 (9th, early 10th cent.)
Islam Dome of the Rock (687-692) Tribute to Islam’s triumph in Jerusalem Erected on sacred site Domed octagon
Islam Dome of the Rock, interior
Islam The Minaret Towers for muzzein Malwiya minaret (848-852) At Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq Spiral ramp
Islam Questions?
The Rise of Islam How does Islam compare and contrast with the other religions introduced? How does Islamic civilization compare and contrast with the others in the course?