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Islam Monotheistic religion based on the teaching of Muhammad. Governments controlled by Islam were theocratic. Iran still has a form of theocratic government.
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Chapter 22
Religion, Politics and Oil of Southwest Asia
Mecca
The holiest city of Islam.Muslims travel here to fulfill a duty
known as haji, a pilgrimage to the holy city.
Islam
Monotheistic religion based on the teaching of Muhammad.
Governments controlled by Islam were theocratic. Iran still has a form of theocratic government.
Modern Arabic life
Western technology is becoming more and more visible in Southwest Asia.
Pick-up trucks, automobiles and motorcycles have replaced camels.
More and more cities are being built/constructed.
Cell phones, computers, and Internet access are increasingly common.
Jerusalem
Capital of Israel Judaism, Christianity and Islam all claim
Jerusalem as a holy city. Jews- Centered as modern and ancient
homeland. Christians- Place of Jesus’ crucifixion. Muslims- Dome of the Rock, believed to be
where Muhammad ascended into heaven.
Variety in religion, and even denominations of a certain religion, make it difficult to unify the area.
After the death of the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims divided into two main branches- the Sunni and the Shi’ite. About 83% of all Muslims are Sunni.