List 3 wars that weve discussed in class




























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List 3 wars that we’ve discussed in class this year that start with the letter P.
1. Who is Muhammad? According to Islamic faith the last and greatest prophet.
2. What was the hijra? Muhammad’s flight from Mecca to Medina.
3. What is the sacred text of Islam? Koran (Qu’ran)
4. What do Muslims call Christians and Jews? People of the Book.
5. What is the hajj? Pilgrimage to Mecca.
6. When do Muslims fast? During Ramadan.
7. Muhammad destroyed the idols in what building? The Kaaba
8. Islam started on what peninsula? Arabian Peninsula
The religion first spread along trade routes from Mecca and Medina. During the 7 th thru 12 th centuries Muslim civilizations spread into regions of Africa, the Fertile Crescent, Iran, and Central Asia.
It was facilitated by weak Byzantine and Persian empires.
Islamic Law Neither the Koran nor the prophet spelled out the appropriate behavior for all situations. The Ulama was given this duty
The Ulama were religious scholars who studied the Koran and interpreted it as well as the deeds and sayings of the prophet.
The Ulama also developed a full Islamic legal system called the Shari’ah. The Shari’ah guided the personal conduct of all Muslims including religious observances, marriages, divorce, business affairs, and inheritance.
Islamic law was founded on these three principles: (Listed in order of importance) 1. Koran and the teachings of Muhammad. 2. Agreement of the Community. 3. Human reason is the last resort.
Economy: Muslims began minting coins replacing the barter system. Also set a standard for other currencies.
Money exchanges were set up. These developed into banks. Letters of credit were given to depositors and could be exchanged elsewhere. This is the first checking system.
Language The Arab language spread with Islam and helped trade across Islamic lands. Religion, Language, and Trade united the Arabs to become a united state. This helped them defeat their enemies and expand their empire.
Islamic Prayer Rug Assignment The requirement in Islam is that prayers be performed in an area that is clean. Prayer rugs have become a traditional way for many Muslims to ensure the cleanliness of their place of prayer.
Islamic Prayer Rugs
Islamic Prayer Rug