HIST 294 Chapter Notes - Chapter Intro-1: Hadith Studies, Ulama, Orality
24 Aug 2016
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For if you are given it because you asked, you will bear the full responsibility. But if you are given it without asking, god will assist you in it. Modesty in seeking office a virtue in arab society. Western vs. 5th article of the public of iran acclamation by mass of people, no campaign/ election. Modesty and reticence rare in modern middle eastern politics, also rare: reluctance to seize power without being asked. Leaders using religion can convince people that they are correct can answer questions using religion to back them up. 611 ad muhammad heard voices revealing god"s word began reciting it and his following grew. 622, unbeliever meccans forced muhammed and followers to move to. Medina believers swelled his community called themselves muslims those who make submissions (islam) to the will of god died 632, islam had reached almost all of arabia. Revelations collected/ standardized in book form (quran) to preserve them from corruption.
