HINE 114 Chapter 1-7: HINE114 Textbook Note and IDs
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Ii. barrier: life pattern: remained unchanged through centuries since days of abraham, nomadic, no supreme authority. Had several tribes instead. (chief) is merely a first among (1) shaikh chosen by elders from the adult males of the ruling house. Role is to govern people according to ancient custom and defend them against their enemies. (raid) on one territory over another. Usually carried their gods with them: challenged by monotheistic christianity. 30 years (603-629) were utterly incapable of stemming the onrush of the hordes of islam. ) Chapter 2: the prophet: muhammad (name means worthy of praise: islam, monotheism to utmost limits: allah has no rival and no son, no trinity, etc. Teachings: quran=written word of god, even though personally written by md. History: born in between 570 & 580, father: abdallah, raised as an orphan. Abd al-muttalib=grandfather, abu talib=uncle: raised in flourishing trading community in early mecca, regular caravans travelled north to damascus & gazacarried arab incense,
