Leaders of Islam
This leader received a message from the Angel Gabriel, preached that the rich should help the poor, and there is only one god and that is God.
Who is Muhammad
A fertile area in the desert, fed by underground water.
What is an Oasis?
This Pillar requires one to State, "there is only one god and that is God".
What is Profession of Faith? (shahadah)
Where did towns first develop on the Arabian Peninsula? You need all three geographical features.
around oases
along inland trade routes
in southwest mountains valleys
Who are the first four caliphs?
This ruler is said to have ruled through the golden era of the Islamic Empire.
This text is said to have the word of Allah.
What is the Quran?
This Pillar is similar to Judaism when they visit Jerusalem, but instead of visiting Jeruslem they visit Mecca.
What is the Pilgrimage? (Hajj)
Arabia's harsh climate strengthened this relationship.
What is family and tribe loyalty?
Daily double.
Based on the text, how did Islam spread its message and religion?
"Some Muslims used preaching to win followers to their religion. A group called the Sufis were effective at spreading Islam. They combined local and Islamic traditions as diverse ways of understanding God and Islam. They inspired common people to convert.
Muslim merchants controlled trade in much of Asia and Africa from 7the 00 C.E. until the 1400 C.E. Their caravans traveled from Egypt and Mesopotamia to China."
By combining local and Islamic traditions.
This ruler ruled after the Islamic empire split into three. They were known as "the Lawgiver" and ruled over the longest-lasting empire of the three.
Who is Suleman 1
This word means "to hold power"
What is Sultan?
Daily double. Based on the text, why are the Five Pillars of Islam so important to Islamic faith?
"For Muslims, the Quran provides guidelines for how to live. For example, the Quran instructs Muslims to be honest and treat others fairly. Muslims must respect their parents and be kind to their neighbors. The Quran forbids murder, lying, and stealing.
Islam stresses the need to obey the will of Allah. This means practicing acts of worship known as the Five Pillars of Islam:..."
The Five Pillars of Islam are the bedrock of the Islamic faith. It provides guidelines for living your life as a Muslim.
What is Spain?
These are guidelines and rules that Muslims are to follow, including do not steal and do not murder.
What is Shari'ah?
The Shia said that this leader should take over after Muhammad's death.
Who is Ali, Muhammad's brother-in-law?
This vocab word means "Successor". The Umayyads took this title after Muhammad's death.
What is a Caliph?
This Pillar requires Muslims to perform this action five times a day while facing Mekkah.
What is Prayer? (Salat)
How did the location of Bagdad make it a major trading hub? (2 reasons)
It was near two major rivers
it was centrally located within the empire
This group supported Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, to be the leader after Muhammad's death.
Who are the Shia?
This dynasty established Damascus as its capital and help split Islam between the Sunni and the Shia.
Who is the Umayyad Dynasty?
This text is a collection of the sayings and actions of Muhammad.
What is the Hadith?
This pillar is similar to the Christian Lent, but it doesn't celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ; instead, it celebrates the revelation of the Quran.
What is Fasting? (sawm)
Who are the Mongols, the Safavid, and the Ottoman Empire?
This empire created the golden age of Islam by expanding trade routes and sending scholars to learn from other cultures.
Who are the Abbasid?