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January 23, 2013
Starring:
Muhammad: Prophet of Allah
Allah: Islamic term for God
Abu Bakr: "companion of the cave," Muhammad's closest friend, (and father in law), the first Caliph
Ali: Younger cousin (and son in law )of Muhammad. Called "The Lion of Allah," 4th Caliph
Aisha: "favorite" wife of Muhammad, daughter of Abu Bakr
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TermsCaliph: Successor to the Prophet, leader of the religious/political/military community of Islam
Rashidun: "The rightly guided" Caliphs, a term used to describe the first four Caliphs
Caliphate: similar to an empire or kingdom, term used to describe the "reign" of a certain caliph. (The time when Abu Bakr was in charge would be known as the Caliphate of Abu Bakr)
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After the HijraMuhammad was eventually able to unite the
Arabian tribes under the banner of Islam
When possible, Muhammad used diplomacy, when necessary, used warfare.
Attacked the trade caravans of the "idolaters" (people who had not converted to Islam).
Why?
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After Muhammad
Muhammad died without a son, and without a clear plan of succession
He had trusted some of his followers with specific religious tasks near the end of his life.
Muhammad had leaned on other advisors for certain military or political commitments.
Muhammad
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This indecision led to the development of a "schism," or split, in Islam that exists to this day.
It would be years until the rift turned into full on warfare, but the seeds of discord had been sown.
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The Ridda WarsAfter the death of Muhammad, many tribes refused to pay the zakat or alms tax to Abu Bakr.
These tribes claimed that they had pledged their allegiance to the man, and since he had died, they owed no obligation to anyone else
Abu Bakr argued that they had joined the religious community of Islam
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Dividing his forces into 11 divisions of varying size, Abu Bakr defeated the rebelling tribes one at a time.
After several decisive victories, other tribes began to come back to Islam, realizing that it would be easier/cheaper than fighting
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Fast Forward---->
Abu Bakr is Caliph for two years (632-634) when he dies, Ali is again passed over
...twice.
Finally in 656 Ali became Caliph, the last of the Rashidun, or "rightly guided Caliphs"
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Aisha became vocal critic of Ali's caliphate
Joined with other ambitious muslims who wanted to remove Ali and take over the caliphate.
Met Ali's army near Basra, Iraq
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The Battle of the Camel
IMPORTANCE!!!
This was the first time Muslim had gone to war against other Muslims.
Ali desperately tried to negotiate a peaceful solution, but was unsuccessful
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Ali vs Aisha
20,000 men 30,000 Men
5,000 casualties 13,000 casualties
Won Lost
70 men "died at the bridle"
Battle of the Camel
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Aftermath:
After the battle Ali's forces became known as Shia't Ali: "Followers of Ali"
This term has been shortened to Shia, and is one of the two major branches in the division of Islam
The other major branch are known as Sunni, where does that term comes from?