Mongol Invasion Dbq

The Mongol invasions dealt a substantial blow to established Muslim societies, as well as the theology and customs which made these societies unique. For a long period, this culture had done little but grow. The sudden encounter with these foreigners, deemed savage-like by many Muslims, challenged the foundations of their existence. A lack of respect for human life and decent practices such as monogamy characterized these new Mongol invaders. Some living through the invasions chose to hold fast to their faith and God, and assume the events were part of a divine plan. Ibn al-Athir was one such individual. He compares the event to Nebuchadnezzar’s slaughter of the children of Israel. His referencing biblical material suggests his belief that