RELG 204 Chapter Notes -Mihrab, Qubba, Mujaddid
30 Jun 2013
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610: muhammad"s call to prophecy by gabriel at hijra. 610-622: prefoundations of the umma in the meccan phase of prophet muhammad. Growing persecution of muhammad and followers by meccan oligarchy: oligarchy: ruled by the elites: a flawed version of an aristocracy. Founding of the umma, the muslim community. 624: muslim victory in the battle of the badr against invading meccan punitive force. Regardless of other battles, the battle badr established a triumphant attitude and provided a firm conviction that would sustain the muslims. Change of the qibla (prayer direction) from jerusalem to mecca. 630: muhammad and the muslims conquest of mecca and destruction of the idols at the ka"ba. Rededication of the sanctuary to monotheistic worship. Selection of abu bakr to be first caliph (deputy) and founding of the institution. 632+: spread of islamic empire, conquests extending from the atlantic to india and central east asia.
