Origins of Islam + Historical Context Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two significant cities in Islam?
A
Mecca and Medina
2
Q
Where did Islam start to originate?
A
It was developed on the Arabian peninsula, more specifically 7th century Saudi Arabia.
3
Q
What was the common religion and practices in pre-Islamic Arabia?
A
Tribal polytheism (Jinn), animalistic worship, nomadic travellers-drinking excessively, gambling, having sex and participating in other immoral actions. Women were treated as property and bought and sold as wives or slaves.
4
Q
What were the historical contexts of pre-Islamic Arabia?
A
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