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Caliph Successor to Muhammad Abu Baker—1st Caliph– Father in law 1st 4 Caliph rule from Madinah Tried to follow in Muhammad footsteps Empire expands
Umayyad AD 661-750 expansion Continues move capitol to Damascus Empire starts fighting to spread Islam If you die in battle go to Paradise Non-Muslims pay special tax Conquered change religion and accept customs of new ruler
Sufis Spent time praying and teaching Islam Arab Merchants spread Islam through trade Muslim argue over who should be Caliph Split into 2 groups Sunnis and Shiites
Shiites Ali-son in law of Muhammad—descendents should be caliph
Sunnis Umayyad Dynasty as caliph Also practice different religious customs