1. Bellringer
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2. Agenda
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Lecture
GRAPES Chart

3. Islam Day 2

4. After Muhammad Died Muhammad did not name a successor
Muslim Community Abu-Bakr to become to first caliph
Caliph: means successor

5. “Rightly Guided “ Caliphs
Abu-Bakr and the next three caliphs all knew Muhammad.
Helps spread Islam
Used Muhammad’s action as a guide
Followed the Qur’an
Kind to conquered people

6. Internal Conflict Begins
After the 4th Caliph as murdered a disagreement over who should succeed split the community
Ali- Muhammad cousin and son in-law was the natural choice
Ali died and the Umayyad family took control

7. Sunni- Shi’a Split
Mostly people accepted the Umayyad’s rule but some didn’t
A minority believed that the caliph should be a relative of the Prophet –Shi’a
Those who believed the caliph should come from the Umma are called Sunni

8. Umayyad Dynasty
Some felt the Umayyad dynasty had become too focused on Wealth and luxuries
Religious and political opposition grew
Eventually taken over by the Abbasid dynasty

9. Abbasid Dynasty Moved the capital to Baghdad Strong bureaucracy
Fall because of the large territory they controlled

11. GRAPES Chart
Using your GREEN textbook turn to page 238 to complete your GRAPES Chart