MMW 12 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1 (ROI): Quraysh, Zoroastrianism, Ali
9 Feb 2017
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Mmw 12 textbook notes the rise of islam: chapter 1: historical overview. Quraysh: principle tribe of mecca; muhammad was a member. Hostility between near east and byzantine empire. Trade: small towns like mecca were centers of trade. Raiding on property, with prisoners used as slaves/hostages. Chiefs little to no role in religion. Married and had many children: fatima, khadija. When he was 14, gabriel appeared to him. Divine unity and power, must choose between the will of god and get salvation, and eternal damnation. Goes on a nighttime journey to jerusalem and ascends to heaven. Forgave the pagans for oppressing and hating him. Diplomacy, trying to create alliances between tribes: some broke ties after his death. Abu bakr succeeds muhammad after his death: campaigns to unify arabian peninsula. Uthman (4th successor) assassinated, and ali ibn abi talib chosen as successor. Capital moved to damascus, founding umayyad caliphate. Arabization: spread of arab culture and language.
