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    buildings, and burning provincial districts like the Christians that siege them afterwards. Clearly, personal goals of the Caliph’s campaigns are behind these attacks rather than the justification that God told him it was a good idea, as the Islamic Caliph does not speak with God’s voice and therefore God has no involvement in the matter. Furthermore, when El Cid is in good graces with the King, he states “Travel freely through Castile and return to the Cid without…

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    Abbasid Decline and The spread of Islamic Civilization to South and Southeast Asia A. The Islamic Heartlands in the Middle and Late Abbasid Eras The Mid-9th Century - Abbasid dynasty losing control. Entered New age. Third Abbasid Caliph - Shi’a Revolts and Assassination Imperial Extravagance and Succession Disputes - Charlemagne impressed by mosques, palaces, treasures Imperial Breakdown and Agrarian Disorder - End of 9th century The Declining Position of Women in the Family…

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    Islam had many achievements during the Golden Ages and one of the greatest accomplishment is The House of Wisdom. In the 8th century, The House of Wisdom was built by Al-Rasheed, who is part of the Abbasid Dynasty. The House of Wisdom was a place full of knowledge and wisdom and is known as a symbol of the spread and expansion of traditions from other culture, nation, and empire. The main purpose of the House of Wisdom was to gather books or manuscripts from other culture, nation, or empire to…

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    Quran lays down relationship between the Muslims and those who do not follow that religion. It threatens those who do not follow the religion of dire consequences. Quran speaks of peace for Muslims and holy struggle or Jihad against non believers. The kind of relationship which would exist between Muslims and unbelievers or non Muslims who accepted Islam’s secular authority was an interesting question. Interestingly, Quran prohibits forced conversion. In 628 Muhammad entered into a contract,…

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    632, companions of Muhammad named the Caliphs ruled the Islamic state for almost 30 years. They continued to develop Islamic law with their own decisions. The first caliphs also conquered territories outside the Islamic state including Iraq, Palestine, Persia, and Egypt. resulted elements of Persian and Christian church law and many others influenced the development of Sharia. Islamic law grew along with the expanding Muslim state. The Umayyad dynasty caliphs, who took control of the state in…

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    relied on their beliefs and traditions as a way to rule over their empires. Constantine, who was heavily influenced by Christianity, sought protection and guidance through his knowledge in Christian beliefs and traditions. Some rulers, such as the Caliph Umar II, sought to endorse their religion as the main belief of their culture despite ruling over diverse communities. Later on, this idea of religious superiority lead to negative interactions between different cultures and people. Religion…

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    become a household word since the troubling and quick ascension of the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS). The word itself represents the rule of a Caliph. This Caliph can rule a land mass, a government, or a mass of people. In the case of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, it is lands and cities in Northern Iraq. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the current Caliph of ISIS. He is the so-called only “legitimate successor to the prophet Mohammed” (independent.co.uk). With this distinction, al-Baghdadi is claiming…

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    Muhammad’s sons survived into adulthood, genetic male succession was not a viable option. So Umar ibn al-Khattab, a well-known friend of Muhammad’s nominated Abu Bakr. The Muslim community gave their support and he was elected the first caliph. The first four caliphs are: •Abu Bakr. •Umar…

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    having happened on June 8th, 632, where he was buried in the city of Medina. After his death, his succession became a disagreement amongst his followers, as some of them believed that the blood relatives of Muhammad should become the new leader, dubbed Caliph,( these people would come to be known as the Shia). The other faction, was known as the Sunni, who thought that the successor of Muhammad should be elected. Despite the schism between the Muslim people, Islam continued to gain great power,…

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    scarf or long shawl pulled tight over forehead to conceal the hair. Women are required to do purdah when they went out of the house. Caliph The supreme ruler of Islam and Muhammad (P.B.U.H) successor. In 1517 when the sultan overtake the scared cities of Mecca and Medina the sultan of Ottoman Empire also became Caliph or protector of the sacred sites. Caliph was the only ruler of all Muslims and they must follow him.…

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