The Worlds of Islam (600 C.E. -> 1500 C.E.) Flashcards
Why was the emergence of Islam so significant?
It gave the Arabs a central role in World History, which they didn’t really have earlier.
What are the old nomadic Arabs called?
Bedouins.
What is the Hajj?
The Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
What was the biggest change made in native Arabian religion?
At around 600 C.E. they thought out all of their other gods and started monotheism.
Who started Islam?
Muhammad Ibn Abdullah. (~570-~632 C.E.)
What is the Quran?
The Islam religious book containing Muhammad’s teachings.
What does Muslim mean?
“One who submits” (to Allah).
How does the Quran support religious fighting?
It said to fight off evil and that killing those of other religions counts.
What is the Hijra?
An event where Muhammad and some followers fled from Mecca to Medina to avoid persecution.
What was Muhammad’s last sermon about?
He explained that everyone is equal, no matter their skin color or religious practice.
What was the original view of Islam conversion by the Arabs?
They originally thought that the religion was their own and discouraged conversion.
What is the Jizya (Tax)?
A tax that non-Muslims had to pay for freedom of religious practice.
What is a Diasporic Community?
A city that maintains strong ties with its homeland.
What was a big issue in the early unifying of the Muslim Community?
Deciding who would be leader without Muhammad present proved to be a big problem.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Islam?
In Sunni they believe that caliphs were to be selected by the community and the Shia believe that only those related to Muhammad can be caliph.
