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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 was the class system for the Islamic Empire?
Generally. there is no hierarchy system per Islamic religion (except in the Shiites system). All people are equal in rights and duties in front of law and in front of Allah (God in English) and ruled by one who is elected through a system called 'Shura' or in English consultation. then he gets in power if all people agree to him.
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How did the Islamic empire survive financially?
Many former Persian and Byzantine financiers and economic advisers joined with the Caliphs in forming the Islamic Empire. The early Umayyads especially took it upon themselves to develop a complex bureaucracy. There were taxes on goods, tariffs for foreign items, and the Dhimmi (non-Muslims) had a very high land tax (kharaj) that helped pay for government. Additionally, the Umayyads also taxed the Mawali (non-Arab Muslims), which drove them to support the Abbassids and revolt.
Why was saladin respected by christians?
In 1099 Jerusalem had fallen to the First Crusaders slaughtering its Christian, Muslim and Jewish inhabitants, after promising them safety, but did not spare the lives of children, women or elderly. The Latin Kingdom formed in the following year lasted until Saladin destroyed King Guy's army at the Horns of Hettin in 1187 and shortly after recovered Jerusalem.
In stark contrast to the Crusades 88 years earlier, Saladin, adhering to the teachings of Islam, did not slaughter the city's Christian inhabitants. Saladin's noble act won him the respect of his opponents and many more people throughout the world. King Richard I of England, better known as Richard the Lion heart, who led the Third Crusade in 1189 to recover the Holy City, met Saladin in a conflict that was to be celebrated in later chivalric romances.
Although the Crusaders failed in their purpose, Richard the Lion heart gained Saladin's lifelong respect as a worthy opponent. Saladin's generosity and sense of honor in negotiating the peace treaty that ended the Crusade won him the lasting admiration and gratitude of the Christian world.
Who was Abu Bakr and why was he important to the history of Islam?
Abu Bakr was the first Caliph after death of prophet Muhammad. He is the first man converted to Islam when prophet Muhammad introduced him to Islam religion. He was the prophet companion when prophet immigrated from Makkah (or Mecca) to AlMadinah (or Medina).
Hazrat Abu Bakar (RAU) was the FIRST free man who embraced Islam without asking any question or raising any doubt. Since his first day till his last day he stood by the Holy Prophet (SAW) through thick and thin. He is the Only blessed Muslim who has been given the title of 'Friend in the Cave' by Almighty Allah. He followed and loved the Holy Prophet (SAW) from the depths of his heart as no one else ever has. He surpassed in his love for the Holy Prophet (SAW) and Islam.
He is rightly considered the Saviour of Islam as at the sudden and unexpected passing away of the Holy prophet (SAW), it was he who amicably resolved the question of Caliphate that rose between the Ansaar (Helpers) and the Muhajreen (people who migrated from Makka to Madina).
Soon after, many tribes refused to pay Zakat. Some False people claimed prophet-hood. These were extremely painful days for Islam. It was this dauntless Rightful Caliph of Rasool (SAW) who fought against all these heavy odds and saved Islam.
How were Christians and Jews treated under the early Muslim Empire?
Non Muslims were paying an extra part (to balance more or less the taxes paid by Muslims as 'Zakat' or Alms giving according to their second pillar of the Islam five pillars). On the other hand this extra tax was paid by only non Muslims who are entitled for military service but exempted from doing it (for this reason, it was not to be paid by old citizens, women, children, physically potent citizens, ... etc).
Currently both Muslims and non Muslims; in any Muslim country; are paying same taxes and accordingly practicing equal citizenship social, political, economical. and military service duties.
Muslin armies gain control of Eastern Europe during the time of the Ottoman Empire. The areas of Bulgaria, Romania and Yugoslavia were under the control of the automatic Empire.
What was the Islamic empire ahead of in the field of medicine?
The Muslims were amazing in medicine, one Muslim wrote a book on medicine that became the basic book in European universities. They knew how the body systems worked. They had natural medicine. They drew pictures of the inside of human body. They translated Greek and Roman books into other languages to be understood.
What was one result of the mongol conquest of Muslim lands?
Answer 1
As the Mongols settled in, they became Muslims themselves, so Islam was greatly expanded by the conquest.
Answer 2
One of the main results of the Mongol Conquests was the defeat of the Abbassid Caliphate and the razing of Baghdad. The attacks of the Mongol Khan Hülegü against the Arabs are viewed by many Muslims to be one of the worst events in their entire history.
US-led war removed the Taliban government from power in 2001-2002?
Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) commenced in October 2001 in response to 9-11. This was terrorist hunting.
Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) commenced in 2003. This was to remove the Hussain government.
What country was ruled by the taliban until 2002?
The Taliban controlled Afghanistan until they were overthrown in late 2001, early 2002. They were probably overthrown as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Which was the cause because from then on the US has worked on bringing down terrorists.
When did the Muslims perfect geometry and geometric art?
I think Muslims perfected geometry and geometric art at the same time that they did not allow people or animals in their art.
Which Flag has the Eagle of Saladin?
cause u should know r u dumb or smthing go to school
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Who is hamza RA and why is he important for Islamic history?
Hamza r.a was the uncle of the prophet Muhammed pbuh
How did Islam change the way the Ghazu raids worked?
Instead of the various Arabian Bedouins attacking and raiding from each other they would join together and begin to attack and raid the Non-Arab Levantines (in the Byzantine Empire) and the Non-Arab Persians (in the Sassanid Empire). The raids also became more formalized as holy wars or jihads against the Non-Muslim adversaries, as opposed to being a purely economic activity as it was before.
Why does the Taliban burn books they don't like?
For the same reason, American television is heavily sensored. It's a way of formulating a society that agrees with your way of life. Books, Radio, T.V. are all forms of media. They relate information and ideas to mass amounts of people, by burning the books or sensoring T.V. you dont allow ideas contrary to those that you want the people to have, to enter into mainstream society and thus it becomes easier to implement your policies and steer the population anyway you want. (Chnchila)
How did the Muslims lose control of Spain?
The Muslims lost control of Spain due to several military defeats in northern Spain and the internal collapse of the Umayyad Empire. When the northern Christian Kingdoms were able to take advantage of squabbles between the numerous Islamic Kingdoms, the reconquest of Spain for Christianity proceeded much more quickly.
