The Rise of Islam

I. Introduction: The Setting

Arabia and Its Neighbors

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad

The Qur'an: the Word of God revealed to Muhammad

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra, 622

The Ka’aba in Mecca

Muhammad’s Hijra, 622

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra, 622 B. The Conquests

Expansion of Islam

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World 1. Umayyad Caliphate ( )

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World 1. Umayyad Caliphate ( ) 2. Abassid Caliphate ( )

Expansion of Islam

HARUN WAS THE FIRST CALIPH TO PLAY POLO

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World 1. Umayyad Caliphate ( ) 2. Abassid Caliphate ( ) III. Reasons for Arab Successes

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World 1. Umayyad Caliphate ( ) 2. Abassid Caliphate ( ) III. Reasons for Arab Successes A. Factors Strengthening & Motivating the Arabs

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World 1. Umayyad Caliphate ( ) 2. Abassid Caliphate ( ) III. Reasons for Arab Successes A. Factors Strengthening & Motivating the Arabs B. Factors Weakening the Byzantines

The Rise of Islam I. Introduction: The Setting II. The Rise & Spread of Islam A. Muhammad 1. the Hijra (Hegira), 622 B. The Conquests C. Organization of the Islamic World 1. Umayyad Caliphate ( ) 2. Abassid Caliphate ( ) III. Reasons for Arab Successes A. Factors Strengthening & Motivating the Arabs B. Factors Weakening the Byzantines IV. Impact

So who inherits the legacy of classical Civilization? The Byzantine Empire: Hagia Sophia in Constantinople

Islamic civilization incorporating some classical tradition: Mosaic facade of the Umayyad palace in Damascus

Islamic Coinage: dinar of Abd al-Malik

An Arabic manuscript of Galen

Dome of the Rock, built on the Temple Mount in the late seventh century

Dome of the Rock (interior)

Inscription inside the Dome: "There is no God but God; Muhammad is his Prophet. Jesus is also his Prophet, but God has no son; He neither Begets nor is Begotten"