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Origins of Islam:
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Followers are called Muslims ("One who submits to God") Developed in Southwest Asia, in the Arabian Peninsula
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Muhammad:
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Born in the city of Mecca: The city was a thriving market town. Pilgrims traveled to Mecca to pray at the Kaaba. He worked as a shepherd, and led caravans across the desert. When he was 25, he married Khadija: Wealthy widow who ran a prosperous caravan
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Becoming a Messenger:
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Muhammad was troubled by the greed of the Meccan society. He would travel to caves to meditates, to be away from the evils. When he was 40, an angel from heaven spoke to him and he was instructed to be a messenger of God
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Five Pillars of Islam:
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All Muslims must perform five basic duties: Declaration of faith, Pray five times a day, give charity to the poor, fast during the "holy month", Make the Hajj and pilgrimage to Mecca
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Common Law:
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Western Europeans had the Common Law. Byzantines had the Justian's Code. The Roman Catholic Church had the Canon Law. The Muslims have Sharia: Regulates moral conduct, family life, business practices, government and other aspects of life
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Muslims in India:
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Indian had always gone back and forth between an organized government and splitting into many regions.
The last major dynasty to unite India was the Gupta Empire : In 711, the Arabs conquers the Indus Valley. Muslim rulers of regions were called sultans |
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The Mughals:
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Muslims and Hindus were coexisting in India until the Mongols. In 1536 Mongols came into India and set up a new dynasty. They were led by Babur, who was supposed to have descended from Genghis Kahn: After many years, another ruler, Akbar came into the picture
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The Taj Mahal
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The most memorable leader was Shah Jahan, grandson of Akbar, who ruled over India at the height of its development of literature, art, and architecture. His wife Mumtaz Mahal died. He built her a grand tomb, deigned by Persian architects called the Taj Mahal
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