Developments in Dar-al Islam (c. 1200-1450)

These flashcards cover key terms, concepts, and definitions related to the developments in Dar-al Islam from 1200 to 1450, focusing on cultural, political, and intellectual aspects.

Dar-al Islam

A term used to refer to the regions where Islam is the dominant religion and where the laws of Islam (Sharia) are in effect.

Abbasid Empire

The third caliphate in Islamic history (750-1258), known for its significant cultural, intellectual, and economic advancements.

House of Wisdom

An academic institution in Baghdad during the Abbasid era, notable for translating and preserving many ancient texts.

Mamluks

A class of enslaved soldiers used by Islamic states who eventually became a powerful military and political force, especially in Egypt.

Seljuk Turks

Turkic people who expanded into the Middle East and established a powerful empire, playing a key role in Islamic history.

Crusaders

Christian soldiers from Europe who launched military campaigns in the Holy Land during the medieval period.

al-Andalus

Muslim-ruled territory in what is now Spain, known for its cultural achievements and religious tolerance.

Sufism

A mystical Islamic belief system that emphasizes personal experience of God, often through introspection and spiritual practices.

Intellectual achievements

The significant advancements in philosophy, science, mathematics, and medicine that occurred during the Islamic Golden Age.

Shariah

Islamic law derived from the Quran and Hadith, covering all aspects of a Muslim's life.

Trade routes

Established pathways used for the exchange of goods and services, crucial for economic and cultural exchange between regions.

Dowry

A transfer of parental property, wealth, or money as part of the marriage arrangement, traditionally to the groom's family.