ROSH DECK MIDTERM OK Flashcards

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570

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Muhammad was born in Makka

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2
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595

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Muhammad married Khadija at age 25 when she was 40

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3
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610

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Month of Ramadan, “Night of Power” (First Revelation)Heard voice of Angel Gabriel, “Read, read in the name of your Lord”

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4
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613

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Muhammad becomes the “messenger,” has revelation to go publicMakkans were furious, slaves followed MuhammadReasons for rejection; revenue would decrease from pagans, pagans did not believe in one God, second life

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5
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615

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“First Immigration”: sent Muslims out of Makka to EthiopiaPagans tried to convince Christian king to kill Muslims–failed

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6
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616

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Pagans decide to boycott Hashimites family (Muhammad’s)

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7
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619

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“Year of Mourning” : Khadija and Abu Talib died

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8
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620

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Madina required arbitrator to solve feud betweens Aws and KazrajConditions: his followers were to be treated as brothers/sisters, they will not conspire against him as he estbalishes himself in Madina

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9
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622

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Beginning of the Islamic calendarFirst Islamic state was created under MuhammadFirst mosque was built in MadinaHijra - “immigration” Muslims went from Makka to Madina

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10
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624

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Makkan caravan travels from Syria to Makka Muslims in Madina decide to close the water wellsBattle of Badr came about, Muslims won. (Month of Ramadam)

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11
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625

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Makkans prepared for Battle of Uhud (hills), Makkans won

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12
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627

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Makkans return to fight Muslims, Muhammad dug ditches so they could not enterBattle of Khandaq (Battle of Ditches) had not victor

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13
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628

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Muhammad decided to charge in MakkaMakkans and Muhammad negotiated on a treaty, Al-HudaibiyyaMuhammad was allowed to come back in a year, Makkan leaders would leave for that time, 10 year truce against war/fighting

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14
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629

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Muhammad returned to Makka for few days (pilgrimage to Makka)Truce was violated, Muslims were captured

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15
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630

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Muhammad + army charged into Makka to capture the cityLeaders gave him key to city without any fightingMuhammad destroyed all 360 pagan idolsMuhammad declared all people equal, only piety could determine higher

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16
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632

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Death of MuhammadAbu Bakr - first Khalifa (successor) (632-634)

17
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634

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Death of Abu BakrUmar Ibn al-Khattab, second Khalifa (634-644)Amr Ibn al-Ass; military general, conquered Egypt under Umar

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Umar Ibn al-Khattab

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second Khalifa (634-644)Pagan-turned MuslimExpanded the Islamic State to include Persia, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, etc.

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639

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Umar declared 622 the beginning of the Islamic calendar

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644

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Death of UmarCommittee consulted: Uthman Ibn Affan, 3rd Khalifa (644-656)

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Uthman Ibn Affan

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3rd Khalifa (644-656)Married two of Muhammad’s daughters: “Father of Two Lights”Compiled the QuranKnown for his unfairness, nepotism Murdered by Muslims in 656 because he was unfair

22
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656

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Death of Uthman, murdered by Muslims due to his unfairnessAli (Muhammad’s cousin) 4th Khalifa (656-661)1st 4 Khalifas: “Rightly guided Khalifas” (they knew Muhammad)Battle of the Camel - Ali vs. AishaAli wanted to appoint new governors Mu’awiya (Governor of Syria) refused to step down because he did not know who killed Uthman

23
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657

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Ali went to war with Mu’awiya, Battle of Siffin (Syira)

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Battle of Siffin

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Ali went to war with Mu’awiya. Mu’awiya’s troops raised copies of Quran for peace. Ali was forced to stop fighting. Amr, advisor of Mu’awiya, came up with the idea. Ali chose to have arbitration, Abu Musa was his arbitrator. Amr and Abu Musa said both were not fit to rule, Ali or Mu’awiya

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Kharijites

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“those who separated,” wanted to kill Ali, Amr, Mu’awiyaBelieved human beings had the right to judge actionsKhalifa did not need to be Muhammad’s blood, or Arab, or man

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Shi’ites

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Followers of Ali and Muhammad’s bloodline

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Sunnis

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Followers of Mu’awiya, believed rulers are to be chosen by people, Largest denomination of Islam

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Murji’a

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“those who postpone judgement”, cannot judge people

29
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661

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Kharijite killed Ali while he was prayingMu’awiya declares a dynasty, becomes first King of Islamic State (661-750)Ummayad DynastyCapital in Damascus Syria

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750

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Ummayad Dynasty overthrown because they were not pious enoughAbbasad Dynasty rules (750-1258)Capital in Baghdad, Iraq