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Quote of the Day #11
“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and
preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the
hearers.”
George Pentecost
February 5th
OutcomesStudents will review the key elements
of Islam and explore its expansion.
To Do ListReview the 20 / 20 videoGrade Homework- Reading of Primary SourcesQuick quiz on Section 1Notes on the spread of IslamBegin – Arabian Nights
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Quote of the Day #11
“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and
preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the
hearers.”
George Pentecost
Expansion of Islam By 632 Muhammad has influenced and
encouraged the unity of Bedouin tribes Why is this a big deal???
Bedouins, who were nomadic spread the faith
Merchants, spread faith along trade routes Between 632-733 Islam spread / took
Syria, Egypt, North Africa, and Spain
Religion become a unifying force
Reasons for the Spread of Islam
Concept of Jihad against infidels is a driving force. There was a forced conversion Does not include Jews – Christians
Economic Motives to convert- expanded trade Political divisions, contributed to conversion
Specifically between the Byzantines and Persians Oppressed Byzantines- saw Arabs as liberators Muslim Military organization- horses / benefits
Creation of the Islamic State
After Muhammad’s death (632)- Muslim umma split Discussion and division over whom should lead
Office of Khalifa-Caliph was est. under Abu Bakr Very influential because of friendship with Muhammad Qur’ an was final authority on ALL matters-spirit / secular
Successors established Caliph as an institution Umar (634-644) Collected taxes Uthman (644-656) Published Laws Ali (656-661) split Protected Trade Mu’ awiya (661-680) Governor of Syria- Ummayad
Dynasty Moved Capital to Damascus (created Sunnis- Shi ites)
Division within the Islamic State Two different groups divided by loyalties to
caliph Sunnis- Caliph is political leader of Islam, but not
religious Elected position Choose someone who is pious Umayyad Dynasty (Arabic Influence- Capital Damascus)
Shi’ ites- the Imam, or leader should be a direct descendent of Muhammad Blood ties make him sinless and divinely inspired Abassid Dynasty (Persian Influence- Capital Baghdad
Review Capitals of Islam Mecca Damascus Bahgdad
Ruling Families Ummayad- Arabic Influence Abassid- Persian Influence
Division of Islam Sunnis Shi ites
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