Running Head: The Rise of Islam The Rise of Islam Kenneth B. Coomer Grand Canyon University HIS 320 The rise of the religion of Islam can be traced to the seventh century. In its usual view Islam is often seen solely in terms of its origins in the barren peninsula of Arabia. It is true that Islam can be traced to the Arabian city of Mecca, where it was revealed to the Prophet Mohammad, during the years 610 to 632 AD (Cleveland, 2009). While this is its origins, Islam would spread to virtually every corner of the globe in the in the coming century, venturing from its origins in the Arabian peninsula to Spain to what is now Pakistan in the century following Mohammad’s death. Mohammed not only established a new religion, he would establish
SLIDE 11 Section 2: Cultural Blending Case Study: The Safavid Empire Patterns of Cultural Blending Cultural Blending in Persia • Between 16th and 18th centuries a Shi’ite Muslim dynasty ruled Persia • Safavid Empire—Shi’ite Muslim dynasty from 16th to 18th centuries Causes of Cultural Blending • Changes occur through migration, conquest, trade, or religion Results of Cultural Blending • Changes in language, religion, government, use of technology • Racial and ethnic blending, intermarriage • Cultural styles adapted into arts and architecture SLIDE 12 The Safavids Build an Empire Safavid Origins • Begins as religious order named for founder • Safavids concentrate on building powerful military Isma’il Conquers Persia • Fourteen-year-old Isma’il conquers Iran by
Secular vs. Religious Art During Abbasid Empire The Islamic world extends from the Middle East through much of Africa, and east to Indonesia, and Western China. Under the Abbasid caliphate (750–1258), which succeeded the Umayyads (650–750) in 750, the focal point of Islamic political and cultural life shifted eastward from Syria to Iraq, where, in 762, Baghdad, the circular City of Peace was founded as the new capital. In this presentation I will cover a variety of ornate pieces from different regions under Abbasid rule that portray many ethnic flavors to Islamic secular and religious art. Islamic visual arts are ornamental, vibrant, and, in religious art, nonrepresentational and often associated with the arabesque style.
There wasn’t just the rise and role of Dar al-Islam but there was also the Islamic Political Structure, where after Mohammed the disagreement over succession lead up to the split of the Shia and Sunni. The caliph ended up being a hereditary monarchy and Islam had a strong military foundation that employed the use of slaves. Although in the art, science, and technology area, Islam stressed the fact that knowledge was of value, and they built a
Muslim traders advanced and took control of established trade routes on both of the continents, according to Muslim Trade Networks, in order to expand the network of trade they already possessed. The established trade routes explain why Baghdad was chosen by the Abbasids as the capital and why the Sahara desert was not considered an obstacle in the eyes of the Arabs. They describe the many routes that Muslims had to other continents and cities so that trade and religion could unite the vast empire as said in Muslim Trade Networks. The Muslim trade routes made up a true “network” because it was connected over vast amounts of land and conquests. “Under the Abbasids, the center of the Moslem world was the city of Baghdad…not chosen by inadvertence…” says Document A.
Chapter 9 Reading Guide Due, Monday December 2 Define the following terms: Caliphate Quran Umma Pillars of Islam Hijra Sharia Ulama Sufism Sikhism Madrassas Kaaba Answer the following questions in full sentences: 1. In what ways did the early history of Islam reflect its Arabian origins? 2. How was Arabia transformed by the rise of Islam? 3.
US History 211 9 September 2012 Their Magistrates and Officials In chapter three of Their Magistrates and Officials by R.J Rockefeller, expressed that in the eighteen century to completely understand colonial Maryland’s executive government you have to take notice to the symbolism of homes, art and furniture around the governor and his council. It was completely recognized that the members of the social elite council and colonial government emphasize their position with metaphorical items. However, the basic legal political process had to include Everyday methods such as Ceremonies, noticeable feasting, likability, amusement as well as the governors home and government buildings. Material cultures being used as a tool in creating meaning and stability in the world. The Colonial governmental methods and practice totally indicated that frequent and successful ceremonial use of Physical items allows metaphorical items to be symbols of power.
The culture of the Mughal Empire included many influences on the ottoman and Indian peoples. Most of their architectural styles demonstrated elements of pen skins and Islamic. 5. What exactly is syncretic art? Give some examples.
Muslims also adapted many ways like Indian styles into their religion and culture. The most known and dedicated converts to Islam were the Berbers, who made an impact on the spread of Islam, extending it far to the south of Africa, but most of the Islamic culture was kept in western Sub-Saharan. Although Islam changed and kept many things the same, because of wars, trade systems, religions, and educational systems, it remained as an advanced civilization. To this day Islam is still a major world religion with millions of
Analyzing Religion Tiffany Sanford Argosy University Hum215 Mounir Zalloua April 17, 2014 Islam and Mormon’s In comparing and contrasting world religion from an anthropological perspective, this individual selected Islam and Mormon religion. This individual will explain the various social customs and cultural issues. Describe each religion’s belief systems. Islam and Mormon’s how the two religions live together in a globalized world. According to Cultural Anthropology Schultz and Lavenda, Islam religion originated from the teaching of the prophet Muhammad which begins as far back as the 7th century