Introduction From the first explosion of Mongol military might from the steppes of central Asia in the early decades of the 13th century to the death of Timur in 1405, the nomads of central Asia made a last, stunning return to center stage in world history. Mongol invasions ended or interrupted many of the great empires of the postclassical period, while also extending the world network that had increasingly defined the period. Under Chinggis Khan - who united his own Mongol tribesmen and numerous nomadic neighbors into the mightiest war machine the world had seen to that time - central Asia, northern China, and eastern Persia were brought under Mongol rule. Under Chinggis Khan's sons and grandsons, the rest of China, Tibet, Persia, Iraq, much of Asia Minor, and all of southern Russia were added to the vast Mongol imperium. Though the empire was divided between Chinggis Khan's sons after his death in 1227, the four khanates or kingdoms -which emerged in the struggles for succession -dominated most of Asia for the next one and one-half centuries.
Mongol DBQ The Mongols were one of the strongest empires the world has ever seen. They were able to conquer such a large territory in such a small time frame due to many reasons. Mongolian culture encouraged death and destruction to other people. This is what gave the Mongols their fierceness on the battlefield. The Mongols amazing military strategy also played a part in their success.
Followers of the Christian faith believe that Jesus is the Messiah, so it's doctrine is based on the life and teachings of Jesus. These scriptures are referred to as the New Testament- which explains the concepts of faith, hope and love. The Islamic religion considers Abraham as the founder of monotheism, and recognizes Moses, Jesus and many others as prophets. Islam also has it's own set of laws which is known as the Five Pillars of Faith. It consists of 5 obligations a person has to do in order to convert into a Muslim, declaring your faith and devotion.
Islam vs. Christianity Muslims believe in one God or Allah. They believe that the purpose of existence is to love and serve Allah. Muslims also believe that Islam is the whole and universal form of an ancient faith that was shown at many times and places before, including through Abraham, Moses and Jesus, whom they consider to be prophets. Muslims consider the Qur’an to be the true revelation of God. Muslims practice the five pillars of Islam, which are required acts of worship.
Fasting 5. Hajj Following the five pillars ensures that a person will lead the pure and morally correct lifestyles that have been set forth by Allah. The first of the five pillars is Belief and Witness. A follower of Allah must believe the word of Islam and must witness this word to others. By doing so the word of Allah is spread, thus promoting more followers to take part of his peaceful and pure journey on earth.
Practices can be defined as a series of enactments which are directly linked to supernatural beings or forces. Practices create a connection to the believer with the God and are a passage way in to the religion. The most important Muslim practice are the Five Pillars of Islam. Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj they are the five obligations that every Muslim must satisfy in order to live a good and responsible life according to Islam. Carrying out the Five Pillars demonstrates that the Muslim is putting their faith first therefore “submitting themselves to the will of Allah”.
Also Islam and Judaism believe in eternal life in Paradise or Hell depending on the good deeds you do in your life on earth. The biggest part of Muslim belief system is the “Five Pillars of Islam”. These five pillars are Testimony of Faith, Prayer, Zakat, Fasting during Ramadan, and the Pilgrimage to Makkah. In Judaism they have “13 principles of Faith” in which they believe in. These 13 principles are only one God, God Exist, God is incorporeal, God is Eternal, praying to only one God, Prophets words are true, the greatest Prophet was Moses and his Prophecies are true, the Torah was given to Moses, no other form of Torah, God knows every thought, God punishes the bad and rewards the good, the Messiah (Jesus) will come, and that the dead will be resurrected.
The Five Pillars of Islam act as a moral compass for Muslims and are universally accepted as they are mentioned specifically in the Qur’an, the sacred Muslim book of God’s words as they were recited to the prophet Muhammad. Followers of the Islamic religion must fulfill all five primary obligations or pillars of faith in their lifetime. The following “Five Pillars” are the foundation of Muslim life worldwide. The first Pillar of Islam is called Shahadah, or the profession of faith. “Muslims devote themselves and bear witness to one God by reciting a special creed: “There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God”” (Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia).
The Koran contains the sacred text as spoken to Muhammad from God. The Koran not only teaches about God, but about how to lead a good, faithful life. Muslims believe in one all-powerful, compassionate God, known in Arabic as Allah. Similar to the Ten Commandments given by Moses in Judaism, the Muslims accept five basic duties, known as the Five Pillars of Islam. The teaching of Islam appeals to many individuals because it places high emphasis on honesty, generosity, and social justice.
During the thirteenth and the fourteenth century, the Mongols were tribes that were unified into the Mongol Empire under the rule of Genghis Khan. The empire became larger through invasions by the descendants of Khan. The Muslim Caliphates were large groups of people led by religious and political leaders called caliphs. The caliphs ruled the groups as a continuation of the system that the prophet Muhammad left behind. The Mongols and the Muslim Caliphates both contained similarities and differences through their social structure, political system, and their economic statuses.