Chapter 11 Study Guide- Islamic Civilization Name: ______________ ___ Period: ______ Test Date: ___________ 11.1- The Rise of Islam- The founding of the Islamic religion in Arabia. Term Definition/Explanation Bedouin Sheikhs Peninsula Caravan The Geography of Arabia Landforms Climate Major Cities Cultures Neighboring Empires The Prophet Muhammad- Use the following organizer to take notes on the life of Muhammad. Birth Career The Revelation Meccan Resistance
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The Development of Knowledge in Islam Searching for knowledge is in line with the teaching of Islam and knowledgeable people are highly respected in Muslim community. As there are many encouragements for gaining knowledge in Islam from Quraan and Hadith that in itself illustrates the importance of it in the muslim’s current life and the hereafter. From The Quran: Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe and those who have been granted knowledge
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Islam – The Complete Way of Life The essence of Islam is the very essence of humanity. Islam is a complete and comprehensive way of life. It leads to a balanced way of living. Islam brings civilization and happiness to man. Islamic principles and teachings can provide realistic‚ fair and objective solutions to the prevention of individual‚ familial‚ social and international problems which are threatening the existence of human communities throughout the world. People think that an Islamic life
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Islam came to be when a merchant named Muhammad went to a cave to meditate. It was in that cave that he met the archangel Gabriel and Gabriel gave Muhammad words to recite. These words gave birth to the religion of Islam. Through trade‚ military‚ and followers Islam quickly spread to an empire that dominated the Middle East and spread across North Africa and Europa. Mecca was important to the Islamic people; it was the center of their faith. Mecca was also the site of Arabia’s holiest pagan shrines
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Women rights in Islam Outline Introduction Background Equal rights of men and women in Islam Social rights .right to get education .right to accept or reject marriage proposal .right to get divers .right to secrecy .right to just treatment in case of polygamy .right to entertain and dine out .right to demand separate house .right to deny doing all the chores of home .right to dress Economic rights .right to Inheritance .right to ownership .right to dowry .right to maintenance
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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 • 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
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Pillars of Islam HUM/130 Five Pillars of Islam There are Five Pillars of Islam. These acts of worship that the faithful of Islam are supposed to do in order to increase their sense of God and to help create discipline in their attitudes toward others and the use of their time and property. These Pillars are the Shahadah‚ Salat‚ Zakat‚ Sawm Ramadan‚ and Hajj. These came from the Qur’an and Sunnah and shape the lives of Muslims throughout the world. The central belief and teaching of Islam is that
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HSC Religion Study Notes Explain Sayyid Qutb’s contribution to the development and expression of Islam. Explain: Relate cause and effect Contribution: actions Development: Ideas/theology/growth behind the tradition of Islam. Expression: the way the tradition of Islam is practiced. Background information: Born in Egypt‚ 1906 Went to US to study (1948-1950)- came back critical of the West. Arrested by Nasser 1954‚ spent 10 years in prison‚ released from prison then arrested again 1965
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a famous book “De aspectibus” (Ede & Cormack‚ p. 87). Another notable figure in natural philosophy is Averroes living in Spain. He spends countless time reflecting on the science and philosophies of Aristotle and writes commentary based on his understanding of Aristotle’s work and expands on his unfinished works. He believes “Aristotle is the most important philosopher” (Lecture notes‚ January 10). There is variety of culture‚ but most influential is the teachings of the religion Islam. Although
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Christianity and Islam are the two largest religions in the world and they have many points of contact. Both inherited from Judaism a belief in one God who created the world and cares about the behavior and beliefs of human beings. The Prophet Muhammad knew Christians in his lifetime and respected them along with Jews as "People of the Book." Because of their monotheism and roots in the revealed Jewish Bible‚ the Prophet and his successors extended conquered Christians (and Jews) more freedoms
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