3. How Did Islam Rise To Influence? Flashcards
What is the Ka’aba?
The Ka’aba is a temple and main pilgrimage point in Mecca.
What happened to Muhammad’s followers?
Muhammad’s folllowers were often denied marriage or trade, and were even killed or tortured because they were monotheistic.
Who was Bilal?
Bilal was a early of Muhammad who got attacked by a stone crushing him slowly. He was soon bought and freed from slavery by Abu Bakr after being told to do so by Muhammmad.
What was the Constitution of Medina?
The Constitution of Medina was a set of religious laws that aimed to bring together the Muslims, Jewish, Christian and Polytheist tribes together.
What happened in 624CE?
Muslims in Medina were persecuted by tribes in Mecca.
What did Muhammad do upon entering Mecca?
Muhammad went straight for the Ka’ba and circled around it 7 times before entering it and destorying all the idols in the Ka’ba. He then dedicated the Ka’ba to God.
When and what is the Hijrah?
Hijrah is the emigration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina in 622 CE
When did Muhammad conquer Mecca?
629 CE
What did Bilal say as he was getting crushed?
Bilal said ‘Ahad, ahad’: ‘God is one’.
When did six men come from Medina to meet Muhammad after converting to Islam?
620CE
How long was the Hijrah?
It was 320km or 200 miles
What else did the Constituntion of Medina entail?
It said how to help widows and orphans, and said Medina should be a holy place where no weapons could be carrried.
