Islamic Empire notes
Who started the religion of Islam?
The prophet Muhammad
What is the religous text?
The Koran and Quiran
What are the main beliefs of Islam?
Faith (Shahadah), Prayer (Salat), Charity (Zakah), Fasting(Sawm), and Pilgrimage (Hajj) are the Five Pillars of Islam that guide the beliefs and practices of Muslims.
What do each of the pillars do?
Faith (Shahadah): The declaration of faith stating that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger, which signifies a Muslim's commitment to their belief.
Prayer (Salat): The ritual prayer performed five times a day, which establishes a direct connection with Allah and reinforces the importance of devotion in daily life.
Charity (Zakah): The practice of giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need, promoting social equality and responsibility within the community.
Fasting (Sawm): The abstention from food, drink, and other physical needs during the month of Ramadan, fostering self-discipline and empathy toward the less fortunate.
Pilgrimage (Hajj): The journey to the holy city of Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime, symbolizing unity and equality among believers.
How did the religion of Islam spread?
Muhammad eventually was able to persuade everybody about this religion. Muhammad taught people and then early followers spread it further,
Who or what is worshipped?
Allah
How did the empire of Islam expand through a military conquest?
The early Islamic conquests were led by his successors, known as the Caliphs, who unified the Arabian Peninsula and launched campaigns that resulted in the swift acquisition of vast territories, including parts of the Byzantine and Sassanian empires.
What countries did the empire of Islam expand to?
Central Asia, North India, Spain, North America, Persia, Mediterranean Sea
Other than military conquests, what is a similarity between the early leadership ideas of Islam?
Their religion wasn’t forced.
What is the difference between Shia and Sunni muslims?
Shia ()
What is the geography of the Arabian Penninsula like?
The Arabian Penninsula was a hot and dry place, with temperature rising up and above 100 defrees fahrenheit. It has various desserts like the Empty Quarter, Syrian Desert, and it is surrounded by the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf. They also have mountain ranges like the Hijaz mountains. The contintents surrouding it are Asia, Africa and Europe.
What are caliphs?
Caliphs are leaders of the Muslim community, that are successors of the Prophet Muhammad.