The Bedouin Religion

Baghdad today is one of the largest cities in the Arab world. Although in 2016 Baghdad is majorly Islamic, this was not always the case. People were initially skeptical of Islam when Mohammed declared Allah speaks with him. The Bedouin people, who were nomadic, continuously fought for resources. Islamic values and fundamentals helped solve the Bedouin’s issue. The spread of the religion Islam contributed to the rise of Baghdad by appealing to the Bedouin through creating a collaborative society that led to growth in the city. Once Islam was introduced to Baghdad, the importance of community in the religion created a more resourceful city. In the city of Mecca, the place where Mohammed was born, the Bedouin in were aware of all of the religions because of trade. They knew about Christianity and Judaism, however, Islam seemed “different” to the Bedouin. The nomadic lifestyle was very difficult for them because “there were too many people competing for too few resources”(reading 3, 14). The Bedouin fought with other tribes relentlessly for food and other essentials. When the Prophet Mohammed delivered his last sermon to the people …show more content…
The city has grown an enormous amount since then. When Mohammed presented the Bedouin with the thought that God spoke to him, skepticism was immediate. However, once becoming familiar with the principles of Islam, the Bedouin found the religion that worked the best for them. Before Islam, the Bedouin tribes were fighting for well-needed resources. After they became accustomed to Islamic values, the Bedouin supported each other, sharing whatever they had. The community driven city became wealthy, thus, becoming a destination for people for people to live in. Baghdad’s success is owed to the beginning, with the brotherhood aspect of Islam sparking a thriving city. “In the days of its prosperity the population of Baghdad and its suburbs amounted to over two million”(reading 6,