islam intro
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ISLAM
In CONTEXT
Islam – submissionMuslim – one who submits
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Foundations
Islam began in the Arabian Peninsula within Arab Bedouin culture.
Bedouin culture was largely nomadic and polytheistic.
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Foundations Muhammad was a merchant who
had experienced a revelation of God (Allah) that would begin the new religion.
Muhammad’s teachings challenged the religious (polytheism) and political structures (clan) of the region.
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Spread
After Muhammad gained followers and won a civil war against other clan leaders, more groups joined him.
Within decades, Muhammad and his followers expanded their control and gained followers of Islam throughout the Arabian peninsula.
MILITARY and IDEAS
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The next centuries saw rapid expansion of the Islamic empire.
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Spread
As it spread, Arabic language and culture united the empire.
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Spread & CHANGE
Soon after Muhammad’s death, two groups developed as a result of conflicting ideas about leadership.
Sunni and Shi’a branches of Islam continued to split into smaller groups.
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Spread & CHANGE
As Islam spread into other regions it influenced the cultures.
New cultures also influenced elements of Islam.
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Connections with Judaism and Christianity
Islam retains elements of Judaism and Christianity. Abraham Jesus (as a prophet)
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Texts
The Quran contains the revelations given to Muhammad.
The Hadith are the teachings and actions of Muhammad.