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Islam after Muhammad’s Death

Islam after Muhammad’s Death. Who were the leaders after Muhammad’s death?. 632 Muhammad dies but no successor named. Abu Bakr – father-in-law and friend takes over. One of first to convert and part of Mecca Clan in caravan trade. First Caliph. Means Successor

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Islam after Muhammad’s Death

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  1. Islam after Muhammad’s Death

  2. Who were the leaders after Muhammad’s death? • 632 Muhammad dies but no successor named. • Abu Bakr – father-in-law and friend takes over. • One of first to convert and part of Mecca Clan in caravan trade

  3. First Caliph • Means Successor • Some clans abandon Islam, others refuse to pay taxes. • Abu uses military force to bring clans back in line with Islam. • Conquers Iraq and Syria

  4. Think Pair-Share • What problems did Muslim’s face after Muhammad’s death? • (Take 30 seconds to write answer on paper) • When time is called trade off sharing answer with partner.

  5. Rightly Guided Caliphs

  6. How are Caliphs Successful? • Energized by faith • Victory was from Allah • Soldiers disciplined and highly skilled • Expose weakness in Byzantine and Persia • Muslims let conquered people keep religions.

  7. Muslim Expands • Muslims did not pay taxes. • Jews and Christians paid a poll tax to avoid military service. • They could not convert others.

  8. Why were the Caliphs tolerant of others religions? • Think Pair-Share • Write answer down in next 30 seconds

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