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The Rise of Islam
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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?
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Islam The Arabian Peninsula Desert Home of the Arabs
No centralized authority Pastoral nomads Loyal to tribes
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Islam Religion in Arabia before Islam Polytheistic Jinn Monotheism
Al-Uzza, Al-Lat, Manat
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Islam
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Islam Mecca Commercial center Ka’ba: then a pagan shrine
Controlled by Quraysh Ka’ba
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Islam Muhammad (570-632) Involved in Meccan caravan trade Pious
Night of Power (ca. 610) Prophet of Islam Muhammad visited by Gabriel
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Islam Muslim Era Begins Gained some converts
Overall response: negative danger! Prophet invited to Medina The Hijra (622): Muhammad, ummah emigrated
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Islam In Medina Muhammad became statesman City converted
Unbelieving Jews expelled Raids on Meccan caravans launched Muhammad addressing believers in Medina
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Islam The Return to Mecca (630) Muslims marched on Mecca
City surrendered Muhammad cleansed Ka’ba March on Mecca
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Islam Questions?
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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
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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)
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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."
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Islam Hajj ritual of stoning Satan, at Mina
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Islam Questions?
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Islam Islamic Conquests ( )
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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
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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
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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
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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 Questions?
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Islam The Great Civilization Sophisticated, advanced
Access to classical learning Books, libraries Contributed to science and math
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Islam Quran page with beginning of surah 18 (9th, early 10th cent.)
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Islam Dome of the Rock (687-692)
Tribute to Islam’s triumph in Jerusalem Erected on sacred site Domed octagon
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Islam Dome of the Rock, interior
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Islam The Minaret Towers for muzzein Malwiya minaret (848-852)
At Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq Spiral ramp
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Islam Questions?
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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?
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