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1 Internet https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_
Brief History of Islam Internet

2 The Rise of Islam Section Notes Video Maps History Close-up
Geography and Life in Arabia Origins of Islam Islamic Beliefs and Practices Islamic Traditions and the World Today Maps History Close-up Arabia, 570 Islam in Arabia, 632 Nomads and Townspeople Quick Facts Images The Five Pillars of Islam Sources of Islamic Beliefs Chapter 3 Visual Summary Time Line: Three Religions

3 Geography and Life in Arabia
7.2.1 The Big Idea Life in Arabia was influenced by the harsh desert climate of the region. Main Ideas Arabia is mostly a desert land. Two ways of life—nomadic and sedentary—developed in the desert.

4 Arabia is mostly a desert land.
The Arabian Peninsula lies near the intersection of three continents, so it is called a “crossroads” location. Africa Asia Europe Arabia’s location has shaped its physical features.

5 Physical Features Arabia lies in a region with hot, dry air.
The climate makes it hard for plants and animals to survive. Huge sand dunes, or hills of sand shaped by the wind, cover large parts of Arabia. Water exists mainly in oases, wet, fertile areas that are scattered across the deserts.

6 Two ways of life—nomadic and sedentary—developed in the desert.
In a nomadic life, people moved from place to place within tribes for protection and as the seasons changed. Sedentary people settled in oases, where they could farm. These settlements often became towns. Towns became centers of trade. Many had a souk, a market or bazaar, where goods were traded.

7 Origins of Islam The Big Idea
7.2.2 The Big Idea Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, introduced a major world religion called Islam. Main Ideas Muhammad became a prophet and introduced a religion called Islam in Arabia. Muhammad’s teachings had similarities to Judaism and Christianity, but they also presented new ideas. Islam spread in Arabia after being resisted at first.

8 Muhammad becomes a Prophet and introduces a religion called Islam in Arabia
Muhammad taught a new religion to the people of Arabia. Muslims believe that God spoke to Muhammad through an angel and made him a Prophet. The messages Muhammad received were the basis for Islam and were collected in the holy book of Islam called the Quran.

9 Muhammad’s teachings had similarities to Judaism and Christianity, but they also presented new ideas. Muhammad taught that there was only one God, Allah, which means “the God” in Arabic. This is similar to Christianity and Judaism. Muslims also recognize many of the same prophets as Christians and Jews do. Muslims don’t believe that Jesus was the son of God, but a Prophet. Arabs were used to worshipping many gods, so many of them rejected Muhammad’s teachings at first. Muhammad said the rich and poor should be equal. Many wealthy merchants fought against this idea.

10 Islam spread in Arabia after being resisted at first.
Islam spreads from Mecca to Medina. Rulers of Mecca began to threaten Muhammad and his followers with violence as Islam started to influence more people. Muhammad left Mecca and went to Medina. This departure became known in Muslim history as the Hijrah (hegira), or journey. Islam thrived in Medina, and other Arab tribes in the region embraced Islam. `

11 Islam Spreads from Medina to the Rest of Arabia
Muhammad participated in building the first mosque, or building for Muslim prayer in Medina. Muhammad’s house was part of the mosque. Muhammad kept receiving new Revelations about rules for society, government, and worship. Mecca was conquered by Muhammad and it accepted Islam as its religion.

12 Islamic Beliefs and Practices

13 Islamic Beliefs and Practices
7.2.3 The Big Idea Sacred texts called the Quran and the Sunnah guide Muslims in their religion, daily life, and laws. Main Ideas The Quran guides Muslims’ lives. The Sunnah tells Muslims of important duties expected of them. Islamic law is based on the Quran and the Sunnah.

14 The Quran guides Muslims’ lives.
The world has a defined end, and on that final day, God will judge all people. The Quran sets out guidelines for moral behavior, acts of worship, and rules for social life Muslims were encouraged to free the slaves. Women could own property, earn money, and receive an education. The Quran discusses Jihad, which means to make an effort, or to struggle. Jihad refers to the inner struggle people go through in their effort to obey God and behave according to Islamic ways. Jihad can also mean the struggle to defend the Muslim community, or historically, to convert people to Islam. The word has also been translated as “holy war.”

15 The Sunnah tells Muslims of important duties expected of them.
The Hadith is the written record of Muhammad’s words and actions. It is the basis for the Sunnah. The Sunnah provides a model for the duties and way of life expected of Muslims. The first duties of a Muslim are known as the Five Pillars of Islam, which are five acts of worship required of all Muslims.

16 The Five Pillars of Islam
Saying “There is but One God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” Praying five times a day Giving to the poor and needy Fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime (Haj)

17 Islamic law is based on the Quran and the Sunnah.
The Quran and the Sunnah form the basis of Islamic law, or Shari’ah. Shari'ah is a system based on Islamic sources and human reason that judges the rightness of actions taken.

18 Nomads and Town’s People

19 The Torah, then the Bible, then the Quran

20 Trade Routes when Muhammad was Born
Arabia: Trade Routes when Muhammad was Born

21 Islam in Arabia in 632AD

22 The five pillars of Islam

23 Sources of Islamic Belief

24 Visual Summary

25 The Spread of Islam Section Notes Video Maps History Close-up
Early Expansion Muslim Empires Cultural Achievements Islamic Traditions and the World Today Maps History Close-up Early Muslim Conquests Trade in the Muslim World The City of Córdoba The Ottoman Empire The Safavid Empire The Mughal Empire The Blue Mosque Quick Facts Chapter 4 Visual Summary Images The City of Córdoba Islamic Achievements Islamic Achievements (continued)

26 Early Expansion The Big Idea
7.2.4 7.2.5 The Big Idea Conquest and trade led to the spread of Islam, the blending of cultures, and the growth of cities. Main Ideas Muslim armies conquered many lands into which Islam slowly spread. Trade helped Islam spread into new areas. A mix of cultures was one result of Islam’s spread. Islamic influence encouraged the growth of cities.

27 Muslim armies conquered many lands into which Islam slowly spread.
After Muhammad’s death, Abu Bakr became the first Khalifa, the title that Muslims use for the highest leader of Islam. Khalifas were not religious leaders, but political and military leaders. Abu Bakr directed a series of battles against Arab tribes who did not follow Muhammad’s teachings as it was understood.

28 Growth of the Empire Muslim armies battled tribes that did not follow Muhammad’s teachings. The Muslim armies united Arabia, then defeated the Persian and Byzantine empires. After years of fighting Muslim armies, many Berbers, a native people of North Africa, converted to Islam and joined forces with the Arabs. A combined Berber and Arab army invaded Spain and conquered it in AD 711.

29 Trade helped Islam spread into new areas.
Along with their trade goods, Arab merchants took Islamic beliefs to new lands. Islam spread to India, Africa, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Trade also brought new products to Muslim lands and made many people rich. Travelers learned how to make paper from the Chinese. Merchants brought crops of cotton, rice, and oranges from India, China, and Southeast Asia. Muslim merchants set up trade businesses in Africa.

30 A mix of cultures was one result of Islam’s spread.
As Islam spread through trade, warfare, and treaties, Arabs came into contact with people who had different beliefs and lifestyles. Language and religion helped unify many groups that became part of the Islamic world. Muslims generally practiced tolerance, or acceptance, with regard to these people. Jews and Christians in particular could keep their beliefs.

31 Islamic influence encouraged the growth of cities.
Cordoba Capital of what is now Spain Strong economy based on agriculture and trade By the AD 900s, was the largest and most advanced city in Europe Great center of learning Also a center of Jewish culture Baghdad Capital of Islamic Empire Located near land and water trade routes Walled city Built hospitals, observatories, and a library that was used as a university

32 Muslim Empires After the early spread of Islam,
three large Islamic empires formed: the Ottoman, Safawi, and Mughal.

33 Muslim Empires The Big Idea
7.2.4 The Big Idea After the early spread of Islam, three large Islamic empires formed—the Ottoman, Safawi, and Mughal. Main Ideas The Ottoman Empire covered a large area in eastern Europe. The Safawi Empire blended Persian cultural traditions with Shi’a Islam. The Mughal Empire in India left an impressive cultural heritage.

34 Muslims ruled the Ottoman Empire, which was a political and cultural force.
The Ottomans were aided by slave soldiers called Janissaries. They had new gunpowder weapons, such as the cannon. Mehmed II and Suleyman I led conquests that turned the Ottomans into a world power. During Suleyman’s rule, the Ottoman Empire reached its cultural peak. Poets wrote beautiful works. Architects turned Istanbul into a Muslim city. Women had limited freedom.

35 Ottoman Government and Society
The sultan, or Ottoman ruler, issued laws and made all major decisions in the empire. Ottoman society was divided into two classes. Judges and people who advised the sultan were part of the ruling class. Those who didn’t fit into the ruling class made up the other class. Many of these were Christians or Jews from lands the Ottomans had conquered.

36 The Safawi Empire blended Persian cultural traditions with Shi’a Islam.
A conflict arose over who should be Khalifa (caliph). Islam split into two groups. The Shi’a thought that only members of Muhammad’s family could become Khalifa (caliphs). The Sunni thought it did not matter as long as they were good Muslims and strong leaders.

37 The Safawi Empire The Safawi Empire began when the Safawi leader Esma’il conquered Persia and made himself shah, or king. He made Shi’ism the official religion of the empire. The Safawi blended Persian and Muslim traditions. The manufacturing of traditional products, such as hand-woven carpets, silk, and velvet, was encouraged.

38 The Mughal Empire in India left an impressive cultural heritage.
Babur established the Mughal Empire, but it grew mostly under an emperor named Akbar. Akbar’s tolerant policies helped unify the empire. A conflict of cultures led to the end of this empire, but resulted in a culture unique to the Mughal Empire. Cultures that blended in the empire included Muslims Hindus Persians Indians

39 Cultural Achievements
science, art, and literature.

40 Cultural Achievements
7.2.6 The Big Idea Muslim scholars and artists made contributions to science, art, and literature. Main Ideas Muslim scholars made advances in various fields of science and philosophy. Islam influenced styles of literature and the arts.

41 Muslim scholars made advances in various fields of science and philosophy.
astronomy, geography, math, and science. Many ancient writings were translated into Arabic.

42 Cultural Achievements
Geography Geographers made more accurate maps than before, mostly due to the contributions of al-Idrisi. Math The Muslim mathematician al-Khwarizmi laid the foundations for modern algebra. Astronomy They made improvements to the astrolabe, which the Greeks had invented to chart the positions of the stars.

43 More Scholarly Advances
Medicine The Muslims’ greatest scientific achievements may have come in medicine. A doctor named Al-Razi discovered how to diagnose and treat the deadly disease smallpox. Philosophy The Muslim philosophy focused on spiritual issues, which led to a movement called Sufism. Sufism teaches that people can find God’s love by having a personal relationship with God.

44 Islam influenced styles of literature and the arts.
Two forms of literature were popular in the Muslim world—poetry and short stories. Architecture The greatest architectural achievements were mosques. They often had a dome and minarets (narrow towers from which Muslims are called to prayer). Patrons, or sponsors, used their wealth to pay for elaborately decorated mosques.

45 More Islamic Influences
Art Because they could not represent people or animals in paintings due to their religion, Muslim artists turned calligraphy, or decorative writing, into an art form. They used this technique to decorate buildings and mosques.

46 The Blue Mosque in Turkey

47 Cordoba in Andalusia (Spain)

48 Location of Cordoba Andalusia (Spain)

49 Islamic Achievements

50 Islamic Achievements

51 Early Muslim Conquests

52 Trade in the Muslim World

53 The Ottoman Empire

54 The Safawi Empire

55 The Mughal Empire

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57 Thank you And May God Bless you.


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