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The Rise of Islam

The Rise of Islam. AP World History. The Arabs. Semitic speaking people of the Middle East Nomads who moved regularly to find water and food Settled in the Arabian peninsula desert land lack of rivers and lakes. The Arabs.

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The Rise of Islam

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  1. The Rise of Islam AP World History

  2. The Arabs • Semitic speaking people of the Middle East • Nomads who moved regularly to find water and food • Settled in the Arabian peninsula • desert land • lack of rivers and lakes

  3. The Arabs • Organized into independent clans/tribes to help one another with the harsh environment • Each tribe had a sheikh • Developed the caravan trade and were major carriers of trade from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea • Conflict over water & pasture land w/warrior culture

  4. The Arabs • Early Arabs were polytheistic • Allah (Arabic for “God”) was worshipped as a supreme god over other gods • Each tribe had a sacred stone that was worshipped as a symbol of Allah

  5. The Arabs • Mecca grew as a result of the caravan trade and the worship of the Black Stone (meteorite) in a central shrine called the Ka’bah • Tensions arose between Bedouins & the wealthier merchants from Mecca • Umayyad tribe controlled Mecca (monotheistic - believed in Allah)

  6. The Life ofMuhammad

  7. Early Life • Born in Mecca in 570 A.D. to a merchant family • Was an orphan, but grew up to become a caravan manager; contact with Jews & Christians • Married a rich widow named Khadija; bothered by class inequalities & rivalries • Experienced visions and was visited by the angel Gabriel • Came to believe that he received the final revelations of Allah (God)

  8. Early Spread of Islam • His followers (only 30) were persecuted so he leaves on the Hegira (to Medina). • He gains support in Medina and among the Bedouin tribes. • The first Muslim community (Umma)is formed here.

  9. Conquering of Mecca • 630 Muhammad conquers Mecca declares the Ka’bah a holy shrine. • He removes the tribal idols, but keeps the Black Stone. • Muhammad becomes the religious and political leader .

  10. Why was Islam Attractive? Equality no intermediaries End to vendettas & feuds Single authority

  11. Spread of Islam • Muhammad dies in 632 A.D. • Left no clear successor or heir • The position of Caliph (Muslim leader) is established • Abu Bakr (1st Caliph) – close friend/ 1st to convert outside of family • Sought to protect and spread Islam (Persia & Byzantine Empire) • Weakness of adversaries, unity of faith, contribute to Arab conquest

  12. The 5 Pillars of Islam

  13. Profession of Faith(Shahada) • “There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is His Prophet”

  14. 2. Prayer(Salat) • Practiced five times a day, according to a set ritual.

  15. 3. Almsgiving(Zakat) • One traditionally donates a portion of one’s income.

  16. 4. Fasting(Sawm) • Done during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan.

  17. 5. Pilgrimage(Hajj) • A pilgrimage to Mecca is made once during one’s lifetime.

  18. Divisions Within Islam • Rival groups begin competing for the Caliphate • The 4th Caliph (Ali) was assassinated • Ali’s rival begins the Umayyad dynasty as the new caliph • Capital is moved from Medina to Damascus • Led to a split in Islam – Sunnis, supported the Umayyad (political succession) - and Shiites, supported Ali & (Muhammad’s bloodline/religious succession)

  19. Sunnis Believed the caliph was primarily a leader and any devout Muslim could serve in the office with the acceptance of the people 90% of Muslims today are Sunnis Shiites Believed the caliph was primarily a religious authority and should be held only by the descendants of Muhammad 10% of Muslims today are Shiites (most are in Iran, Iraq, & Lebanon) Sunnis & Shiites

  20. Umayyad Dynasty (661-750) • Emphasized Arab ethnicity over adherence to Islam • Converts to Islam were considered inferior • Respect for Jews and Christians (allowed freedom of worship and self rule within their own communities). Sometimes required to pay taxes for charity and on property • Ruling families lived excessively prompting riots and ultimately their downfall

  21. Conquests • Pushed east to borders of India & China • Umayyad capital is Damascus • 747 A.D. – anti-Umayyad dynasty is established (Abbasid) • Abbasid capital is Baghdad

  22. Abbasid Dynasty (750-945) • Succession disputes • Converts were appreciated – education available and career advancement • Shia dissention • Civil violence drains imperial treasury • Revolts and slavery increased • Trade with the western Mediterranean to China • Greek, Roman, and Persian learning was preserved. Greek logic, esp. Aristotle was valued. • Arabic numbers (from India) • Mathematics – algebra, geometry, & trigonometry • Astrolabe – measured stars (used in navigation) • Zenith of Islamic culture

  23. Abbasid Dynasty (750-945) • Excelled in astronomy, optic surgery, anatomy, & cartography • Rise of urban centers: Baghdad, Cairo, and Córdoba with institutes of higher learning • Arts, calligraphy, and arabesques in writing and on pottery • Architecture: buildings w/patios, mosques w/minarets • Literature: The Arabian Nights • Position of women decline (influenced by Persian culture) • Sufis – mystics who focused on an emotional union with Allah – become missionaries

  24. Women In Islam • Early days of Islam: women were not required to wear the veil & not secluded • Up to four wives allowed since the time of Muhammad; women - only one husband • In general Islamic women had more rights than other women of the same time • Equal with men before Allah • Female infanticide forbidden • Could own property (before & after marriage) • In some cases could divorce husband • Eventual isolation created barriers to acceptance of Islam, especially in Africa

  25. Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) • Berbers of North Africa spread Islam into Europe by conquest • Stopped at the Battle of Tours/Poitiers (France) in 732 • Allies of the Umayyad Dynasty • Preserved Greco-Roman culture • Interregional trade flourished • Muslim architecture in Spain

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