Muhammad’s Successors
Why was the Muslim armies successful?
They were successful from the weakness of the two empires north of Arabia
When was uthman murdered
In 650
What countries does the Arabian peninsula connect?
Europe, Asia, Africa.
Are all Muslims terroists?
No
What’s the name of the Muslim bible?
Koran
How far did the empire expand?
6000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indus River.
When was Ali assasinated?
He was assassinated in 661
Where are Muslims mostly located
Asia
How do most Muslims felt about the USA?
They support us.
What language is the Koran written in?
Arabic
Who did the Muslim community elect as their leader?
Abu-Bakr
What family came to power
Umayyads came to power
Are they mostly in the Middle East?
No
What city do they face when they pray?
Mecca
What is the first pillar of islam?
Shadahan
When did Abu-Bakr die?
634
What did the Umayyads abandoned
They abandoned the simple life of previous caliphs and began to surround themselves with wealth
Are they located in Europe ?
Yes
What laws do Muslims follow?
Sharia
What is the second pillar of Islam?
Prayers
What did Abu-Bkar promise for the Muslim community?
He would uphold what Mohammed stood for.
How did the abbasids solidify power
The abbasids moved the capital of the empire in 762 to a newly created city, Baghdad, in central iraq.
Are they located in the USA?
Yes
Women
What is the third pillar of islam
Fasting