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What impact did geography have on the formation of Bedouin communities? |
Geography led to the decentralization of Bedouin communities and encouraged a clan and kin mentality. Bedouin communities often banded together to survive and towns were located on oases and coasts. |
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What were some of the key beliefs of pre-Islamic Bedouin communities? |
Pre-Islamic Bedouin communities had polytheistic and animistic beliefs. The Kaaba in Mecca was a religious shrine. |
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How did Muhammad's upbringing and travels shape his beliefs and eventual emergence as the final prophet of Allah? |
Muhammad's travels exposed him to other cultures and religions, leading him to have revelations that he was the final prophet of Allah. He built a following and was seen as a threat to the Umayyad clan of Mecca. |
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What were some of the major tenets of Islam, and how did they compare to those of Christianity and Judaism? |
Some of the major tenets of Islam included the Umma (community of faithful), no intermediaries between people and God, and egalitarianism. The guidelines were laid out in the Five Pillars, which were similar in purpose to the 10 Commandments in Judaism and Christianity. |
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What were the Five Pillars of Islam, and what purpose did they serve? |
The Five Pillars of Islam were the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. They served as guidelines for living according to the Qur'an. |
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What happened after Muhammad's death in terms of leadership succession, and how did this lead to the Sunni-Shi'a split? |
After Muhammad's death, there was a competition between different clans for leadership succession. This led to the split between Sunni and Shi'a sects, as they had different views on who should succeed Muhammad. |
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Why did Islam spread so quickly throughout the Middle East and beyond during the Umayyad period? |
Islam spread quickly during the Umayyad period due to expansion of Islamic kingdoms, the $ angle (jizyah), location along trade routes, and its unifying force. Islam was also accepting towards non-Muslims and had a monotheistic connection with Judaism and Christianity. |
