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History of Islam
The history of Islam goes back over 1400 years to Prophet Muhammad and his creation of the first Islamic State in Medina Munawarra. Since that point, Islamic culture, custom and tradition have spread all across the world in numerous empires and by peaceful conversions. Muslims have been prominent in science, government, religion, philosophy, literature and numerous other areas of human endeavor. If you are interested in learning more about the history of the Islamic World, its development over the centuries and its contributions to society, here is a good place to start asking your questions.
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What happened after Muhammad's death?
They had ordered Abu Bakr to be a Caliph since he knew Muhammad.
maybe they saw how muslims are living, how tight their community was, and liked it?
There is a story from the time when muslims where conquering other countries.
There is a rule they where following. Before going into war with an country, they where doing them 3 propositions :
- Becoming muslims and be free to live like before
- not becoming muslims, but paying taxes in exchange of receiving protection
- war
In some region was a number of city states that where to conquer. The leader of the army did the propositions to each city, one by one. And every time he did, the concerned city refused and started a war… to loose in the end. This went on until there was only one city left. The army leader thought, there is no need to shed more blood, because anyway they won't accept like the others, so he decided to attack them by night, and rapidly toke the city under control.
The citizens although didn't swallow this so easily. They sent a complaint to the califa telling him they didn't receive the propositions before getting attacked, and the califa really ordered the whole army to retreat !
You should imagine this image of hundreds of soldier with their families and goods walking in the streets toward the city gates. They already began to settle down, but one word from the califa made them leaving everything again, and that because of one reason : they didn't respect the rule.
Suddenly, calls were to hear behind the retreating army. It were the citizens that came out of their houses to proclaim their conversion, and to welcome the muslims among them.
Use the word reconquista in a sentence?
Reconquista means reconquest in Spanish and Portuguese.
Or, if you don't like that one:
Reconquista was the period of time in which Spain reclaimed its land from the Moors.
If you don't like that one:
You're just being Reconquista stubbon.
Are mosques built on land that Muslims have conquered to symbolize their conquest?
No, mosques are buildings where Muslims pray. Also, they were previously places where education was offered.
Alternative answer:
Yes. The Koran (018:021) states: 'Build a building over them, their Lord knows best about them;' and those who prevailedin their affair said, 'We will surely make a mosque over them.'
This has led to the practice of building to mosques to symbolize conquest over infidels.
Who did the spanish fight durning the reconquista?
During the Reconquista, the Spanish primarily fought against Muslim forces, specifically the Moors, who had occupied large parts of the Iberian Peninsula since the early 8th century. The conflict spanned nearly 800 years, culminating in the capture of Granada in 1492, which marked the end of Muslim rule in Spain. The Reconquista was characterized by a series of battles, alliances, and shifting power dynamics between Christian kingdoms and Muslim states.
Was saladin a successful ruler?
Saladin was an Obvious sucessful ruler, he became so famous he had all the good stuff
In chapter 21-22 the cruelty of the taliban is clearly in evidence give two or three exemples?
I can't speak for what may be in your book, but the Taliban impose strict religious beliefs on the people they control. They would frequently beat women if limbs or faces were showing, and would publicly execute people for religious crimes.
During the 700s Spain was under the rule of who?
The Umayyad Caliphate controled the majority of Spain during the 700s C.E. They are often referred to as "the Muslims" or "the Moors".
What was the name of saladins brother?
Saladin's brother was named Al-Adil, also known as Saphadin. He served as a prominent military leader and was involved in the administration of the territories under Saladin's control. Al-Adil played a significant role in the conflicts against the Crusaders and helped manage the affairs of the Ayyubid dynasty.
Yes, the Reconquista refers to the historical period from the 8th to the late 15th century during which Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula gradually reclaimed territory from Muslim rule. It culminated in 1492 with the capture of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold, by the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. This event marked significant political and cultural shifts in Spain and had lasting impacts on European history.
How did al-Andalus serve as a meeting place for cultures?
Because they sold lots of things like silk, leather, carpets, paper, weapons, crystal glass, rice, figs, cherries, apricots, peaches, cotton, and olives so lots of proe from fifferent cultures visited
What is la reconquista legacy?
La Reconquista was the centuries-long effort by Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula to reclaim territory from Muslim rule, culminating in the fall of Granada in 1492. Its legacy includes the establishment of a unified Spain under Catholic monarchs, the expulsion of Jews and Muslims, and the spread of Catholicism. Additionally, it set the stage for Spanish exploration and colonization in the Americas, influencing cultural, religious, and political dynamics in both Europe and the New World. The Reconquista shaped national identity and contributed to a sense of religious and cultural homogeneity in Spain.
