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1 The Muslim World, 600–1250 Tolerance of other cultures and a focus on learning help Muslim leaders build an empire that includes parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Blue Mosque, inspired by Muslim tradition. Istanbul, Turkey. NEXT

2 The Muslim World, 600–1250 SECTION 1 The Rise of Islam SECTION 2
Islam Expands SECTION 3 Muslim Culture These are my notes for slide 2 Map Timeline NEXT

3 The Rise of Islam Section 1
Muhammad unifies the Arab people both politically and through the religion of Islam. NEXT

4 The Rise of Islam Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes
SECTION 1 The Rise of Islam Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes The Arabian Peninsula • A crossroads of three continents: Africa, Asia, and Europe • Mostly desert with small amount of fertile land Desert and Town Life • Bedouins, Arab nomads, thrive in the desert • Bedouins live in clans, which give support to members • Some Arabs settle near oases or market towns Image Continued . . . NEXT

5 Crossroads of Trade and Ideas
SECTION 1 continued Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes Crossroads of Trade and Ideas • Many sea and land trade routes pass through Arabia • Trade extends to the Byzantine and Sassanid empires to the north Map Mecca • Pilgrims come to Mecca to worship at the Ka’aba, an ancient shrine • Arabs associate shrine with Hebrew prophet Abraham and monotheism • Some tribes worship many gods and spirits, bring idols to Ka’aba • Some Arabs believe in one God—Allah in Arabic NEXT

6 The Prophet Muhammad Early Life Revelations
SECTION 1 The Prophet Muhammad Early Life • Around A.D. 570 Muhammad is born into a powerful Meccan clan • Becomes a trader, marries wealthy businesswoman, Khadijah Revelations • By age 40, Muhammad spends much time in prayer and meditation • He hears angel Gabriel tell him he is a messenger of Allah • Muhammad founds religion of Islam— “submission to the will of Allah” • Many join him and become Muslim—“one who has submitted” Image Continued . . . NEXT

7 SECTION 1 continued The Prophet Muhammad The Hijrah • Muhammad’s followers are attacked; together they leave Mecca in 622 • Hijrah—the Muslim migration from Mecca to Yathrib (renamed Medina) • Muhammad attracts many more followers, becomes great leader: - political leader—joins Jews and Arabs of Medina as a single community - religious leader—draws more converts to Islam - military leader—tackles growing hostilities between Mecca and Medina Continued . . . NEXT

8 SECTION 1 continued The Prophet Muhammad Returning to Mecca • In 630, Muhammad and 10,000 followers return to Mecca • Meccan leaders surrender • Muhammad destroys idols in Ka’aba • Meccans convert to Islam • Muhammad unifies Arabian Peninsula NEXT

9 Beliefs and Practices of Islam
SECTION 1 Beliefs and Practices of Islam Islam • The main teaching of Islam is that there is only one god, Allah • People are responsible for their own actions; there is good and evil • Islamic monument in Jerusalem—Dome of the Rock • Muslims believe Muhammad rose to heaven here to learn Allah’s will • Jews believe Abraham was prepared to sacrifice son Isaac at same site Continued . . . NEXT

10 SECTION 1 continued Beliefs and Practices of Islam The Five Pillars • Muslims must carry out five duties—the Five Pillars of Islam - statement of faith to Allah and to Muhammad as his prophet - pray five times a day, can use a mosque— Islamic house of worship - give alms, or money for the poor - fast between dawn and sunset during holy month of Ramadan - perform the hajj—pilgrimage to Mecca—at least once Image Image Continued . . . NEXT

11 A Way of Life Sources of Authority
SECTION 1 continued Beliefs and Practices of Islam A Way of Life • Customs and traditions guide Muslim’s lives • Scholar class, ulama, and teachers apply religion to life; no priests Sources of Authority • Original source of authority for Muslims is Allah • Qur’an—holy book, contains revelations Muhammad received from Allah • Muslims follow Sunna—Muhammad’s example for proper living • Guidance of Qur’an and Sunna assembled in body of law—shari’a Continued . . . NEXT

12 Links to Judaism and Christianity
SECTION 1 continued Beliefs and Practices of Islam Links to Judaism and Christianity • To Muslims, Allah is same God worshiped by Christians and Jews • Qur’an, Gospels, Torah—contain God’s will as revealed through others • Muslims, Christians, and Jews trace their roots to Abraham • All three religions believe in heaven, hell, and a day of judgement • Shari’a law requires Muslim leaders to extend religious tolerance NEXT

13 Section 2 Islam Expands In spite of internal conflicts, the Muslims create a huge empire that includes land on three continents. NEXT

14 Islam Expands Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam A New Leader
SECTION 2 Islam Expands Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam A New Leader • In 632 Muhammad dies; Muslims elect Abu-Bakr to be first caliph • Caliph, title for Muslim leader, means “successor” or “deputy” “Rightly Guided” Caliphs • First four caliphs guided by the Qur’an and Muhammad’s actions • Jihad, armed struggle against unbelievers, used to expand Islam • By 750, Muslim empire stretches from Atlantic Ocean to Indus River Image Interactive Continued . . . NEXT

15 Treatment of Conquered Peoples
SECTION 2 continued Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam Reasons for Success • Muslim armies are well disciplined and expertly commanded • Byzantine and Sassanid empires are weak from previous conflict • Persecuted citizens of these empires welcome Islam • Attracted to Islam’s offer of equality and hope Treatment of Conquered Peoples • Muslim invaders tolerate other religions • Christians, Jews receive special consideration as “people of the book” NEXT

16 Internal Conflict Creates a Crisis
SECTION 2 Internal Conflict Creates a Crisis Rise of the Umayyads • Struggles for power end the elective system of choosing a caliph • Wealthy family, Umayyads, take power; move Muslim capital to Damascus Sunni—Shi’a Split • Shi’a—“party” of Ali—believe caliph should be Muhammad’s descendant • Sunni—followers of Muhammad’s example— support Umayyads • Sufi followers pursue life of poverty, spirituality; reject Umayyads • In 750, a rebel group—the Abbasids—topple the Umayyads NEXT

17 Control Extends Over Three Continents
SECTION 2 Control Extends Over Three Continents Fall of the Umayyads • Abbasids murder Umayyad family; one prince escapes, Abd al-Rahman • Flees to Spain; establishes new Umayyad caliphate in al-Andalus • al-Andalus—Muslim state in southern Spain settled by North Africans Abbasids Consolidate Power • In 762, Abbasids move Muslim capital from Damascus to Baghdad • Location provides access to trade goods, gold, information • Abbasids develop strong bureaucracy to manage empire Continued . . . NEXT

18 Rival Groups Divide Muslim Lands
SECTION 2 continued Control Extends Over Three Continents Rival Groups Divide Muslim Lands • Independent Muslim states spring up; Shi’a Muslims form new caliphate • Fatimid caliphate—claim descent from Fatima, daughter of Muhammad • Begins in North Africa; spreads to Red Sea, western Arabia and Syria Muslim Trade Network • Muslims trade by land and sea with Asia and Europe • Muslim merchants use Arabic, single currency, and checks • Córdoba, in al-Andalus, is dazzling center of Muslim culture Image NEXT

19 Muslim Culture Section 3
Muslims combine and preserve the traditions of many peoples and also advance learning in a variety of areas. NEXT

20 Muslim Culture Muslim Society The Rise of Muslim Cities
SECTION 3 Muslim Culture Muslim Society The Rise of Muslim Cities • Leading cities include Damascus, Baghdad, Córdoba, Cairo, Jerusalem • Baghdad, impressive Abbasid capital; population around one million Chart Four Social Classes • Muslim society: Muslims at birth, converts, protected people, slaves • “Protected people” were Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians Role of Women • Women enjoy some rights but expected to submit to men • Women’s responsibilities vary with husbands’ income NEXT

21 Muslim Scholarship Extends Knowledge
SECTION 3 Muslim Scholarship Extends Knowledge Muslims Support Learning • Muslims use scientific knowledge to help fulfill religious duties • Muhammad valued power of learning, study, scholarship • Muslim scholars preserve and translate scientific, philosophical texts • House of Wisdom—Bagdad institute: library, academy, translation center Image NEXT

22 Art and Sciences Flourish
SECTION 3 Art and Sciences Flourish Muslim Literature • Qu’ran is standard for Arabic literature; praise for Muhammad, Islam • Abbasid caliphate poets write of nature, life, and love • Popular literature includes The Thousand and One Nights Muslim Art and Architecture • Islam discourages images of living things, artists turn to calligraphy • Calligraphy—art of beautiful handwriting • Architecture of Muslim mosques is blend of many cultures Image Image Continued . . . NEXT

23 Math and Science Stretch Horizons
SECTION 3 continued Art and Sciences Flourish Medical Advances • Persian al-Razi is greatest physician, from 500 to 1500 • Al-Razi writes encyclopedia of medical knowledge Math and Science Stretch Horizons • Muslim scientists solve problems through experimentation • Al-Khwarizmi develops algebra and writes textbook • Mathematician Ibn al-Haytham changes ideas about vision Image NEXT

24 Philosophy and Religion Blend Views
SECTION 3 Philosophy and Religion Blend Views Scholars Promote New Ideas • Ibn Rushd is criticized for blending Greek philosophy with Islam • Jewish philosopher Maimonides faces opposition for his ideas • Blends philosophy, religion, science in The Guide for the Perplexed The “Ideal Man” • Muslims recognize values of many cultures; enjoy a blended culture • Emerging Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal empires reflect Muslim culture NEXT

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