POLI 340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sharia, Ottoman Constitution Of 1876, Arab Spring

• School: McGill University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLI 340
• Professor: Rex Brynen

Document Summary

The arab spring? (2011-?) the birth of islam. The prophet muhammad born in 570 in mecca, a member of the. In muslim belief, muhammad was commanded by the angel gabriel to recite the word of god in 610. Later collected to form the qur"an (koran). the expansion of islam. First believers were members of the prophet"s family and clan. Islamic community moved to medina (hijra) in 622 (muslim calendar starts) Political and military warfare with opponents, capturing mecca in 630. Gradual expansion of control over arabian peninsula. Emphasis on justice, community (umma), spiritual equality of believers, social responsibility within the community. Ended infanticide- killing female children?, improved status of women. Religious practice ( five pillars of islam ) testimony of faith. Prayer, five times per day fasting during the (lunar) month of ramadan zakat, or alms for the poor religious obligation to share your income the pilgrimage to mecca (hajj) the caliphates.