Within your table groups, discuss why is it that we cannot talk about the medieval Middle east (Arabian Peninsula) without discussing religion.

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1 Arabia and Islam

Within your table groups, discuss why is it that we cannot talk about the medieval Middle east (Arabian Peninsula) without discussing religion. List of Resources: http://www.pbs.

2 Within your table groups, discuss why is it that we cannot talk about the medieval Middle east (Arabian Peninsula) without discussing religion. List of Resources:

3 Much like Christianity and Judaism, Islam originates from the east coast of the Mediterranean, however unlike the other two why is it that we know so little?

4 Our Focus: What is Islam and its early impact How were Islam and politics related and how does this contribute to its expansion Islamic empire of Arabia and interactions between the Byzantine and Persian Sassanian Empires

5 Islam and Mohammad All begins in the Middle East during the 7th century Arabia was a cultural melting pot Residents had strong connections to specific tribes It shared borders with the Byzantine and Persian Empires

Islam At the time it is said that Muhammad was visited by the angel known as

Islam, the religion spread by Mohammad was a monotheism similar to Judaism and

Started with a 40 year old man named Muhammad in roughy 610/611 AD Huge impact

8 Islam At the time it is said that Muhammad was visited by the angel known as Gabriel, who told him to preach the word of God. Islam, the religion spread by Mohammad was a monotheism similar to Judaism and Christianity. Started with a 40 year old man named Muhammad in roughy 610/611 AD Huge impact due to tribal ties in Arabia Muhammad and his followers were kicked out of Mecca Throughout his life Muhammad leads several military campaigns and essentially gains control of Arabia

9 Essentials of Islam Islam in its most simple form can be explained through 5 pillars. - The Shahada - a simple saying which translates to There is no God but God, and Muhammad is his messenger. - Prayer Fast during Ramadan Charity Pilgrimage As well, Islam also has a set of laws known as Sharia. A sort of worldview which is followed by muslims which is susceptible to a wide range and verifying interpretations.

Expansion Islam spread by the sword It is a fact that there was a strong connection between religion and politics in the early Arabian Peninsula.

11 Expansion Islam spread by the sword It is a fact that there was a strong connection between religion and politics in the early Arabian Peninsula. This fact lead to the power of the country (military strength) also becoming the power and strength of Islam. In most cases, people embraced Islam without acts of military aggression, however, Muslims were undoubtedly good at winning wars at the time. The first big empire to fall to the Muslim empire was the Sassanians of Persia. The Byzantines are defeated within africa and egyptian culture is almost completely forgotten as people convert to Islam. Their reach continues to even places such as Spain and India.

Do not focus on practices or rituals but more

their behaviour and interactions with the

13 Hands On! In table groups, take 3 minutes to begin to compare of the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Do not focus on practices or rituals but more on societal impact and prominent figures and their behaviour and interactions with the world. Look at both similarities and differences. After these 3 minutes, we will discuss ourselves the found info.

14 What to Consider What is the legacy of the Islam religion in modern society? (Think of politically, economically, and socially)

Recap & Consolidation Things to remember and consider: - A connection can be seen between religion and politics in the early Arabian Peninsula - This lead to the power of the country (military

15 Recap & Consolidation Things to remember and consider: - A connection can be seen between religion and politics in the early Arabian Peninsula - This lead to the power of the country (military strength) and also the power and strength of Islam Interesting point to remember: - The Quran states: Let there be no compulsion in religion [Sûrah albaqarah: 256] In most cases, most of central and east embraced Islam without acts of military aggression. But, a thing to remember is that although most accepted this religion, Muslims were undoubtedly good at winning wars at the time. - The first big empire to fall to the Muslim empire was the Sassanians of Persia As the byzantines were defeated within Africa, the Egyptian culture is almost forgotten as the people convert to Islam. The religion even spreads to places such as Spain and India.

Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13

Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13 Today we re going to talk about Islam, which like Christianity and Judaism grew up on the east coast of the