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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 is one of the five pillars of Islam alms giving or feasting or conquest?
Alms giving. It is called in Arabic Zakat and is the third pillar of Islam five pillars. Refer to related question below.
Where did the deepest penetration of Islam occur in Africa south of the Sahara?
In Western Africa, Islam was able to penetrate all the way up to the Sahel region but was unable to make it successfully to the tropical central African kingdoms or to reach the southern seashore of West Africa. In East Africa, Islam pushed further south, but hugged the eastern coast and the Horn of Africa.
By Western or Judao-Christian standards, the nations of the Middle East are seen to abuse human rights in several ways:
- Democratic rights: many countries in the region are theocracies or absolute monarchies with little or no free and fair elections
- Women's rights: women often have little or no rights; no right to vote, no right to drive, no right to leave the house uncovered, no right to work, no right to divorce, no right to abortion, no right to sexual freedom, no right to expression, no right to testify in court and many others
- Cruel and unusual punishments: amputation of limbs when found guilty of crimes; public execution by various slow methods of torture, including hanging and stoning; torture by religious and secret police
- Sexual rights: homosexuality is prohibited, often on pain of death
Some of these are part of Sharia Law, a strict interpretation of the Koran; others are fairly typical of undemocratic or theocratic governments anywhere in the world; some of these are even practiced by apparently advanced nations, including the United States.
What were the major accomplishments of the Islamic Empire?
The Islamic Empire, was at its golden peak in the 12th-19th Century, it was during this time the Islamic Empire gained importance and significance around the world by its achievements. The Islamic Empire flourished in Art, Architecture, Philosophy, Science, Mathematics, Medical Fields and Astronomy! The following are some notable achievements by Muslims during the reign of the Islamic Empire:
- The Arabic Numeral System (Including the importance of "siphr," 0)
- Chess
- Calligraphy (famous form of art)
- Surgery Techniques
- Carpets
- Modern Irrigation Systems
- Windmills
Al-Andalus was the name of the area of the Iberian peninsula and France controlled by the Muslims between 711 and 1492. It varied in size depending on the success of the Christians in expelling the Muslims.
What did Saladin do for the Muslims and when did he do it?
Saladin lead the Muslim armies against the Crusader Forces in the earlier Crusades. He also founded the Ayyubite Caliphate in the Levant Region.
These events occurred in the mid-to-late 1100s.
What was one result of the mongol conquest of the Muslim lands?
The name 'Khan' being used as a surname i.e. Rizvan Khan
What present day countries mark the eastern and western boundaries of the Islamic empire?
Please no stupid answers and i do not know the answer
Where is great Muslim leader Saladin's sword now?
I would love to know too. May be in the hands of treasure collectors of the West. Just an idea. May be we should ask or look in basement library scripts in Spain or Portugal? May be ask a History professor on the subject or a professor from Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Spain or even USA (they are into everyones business) anthropology or history/politics professor?
What areas did the Muslim empire control in 750 ce?
They owned Spain, Tripoli, Egypt, Arabia, Syria, Persia, and Afghanistan. All the places in those areas.
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What was the key reason for Muslim success in conquest?
The key reason in my opinion is that Muslims were not fighting for their personal motivation of having more power, authority, and/or wealth but were fighting for sake of God by defending Islam religion and/or freeing mankind will to be free to chose the faith they are convinced in.
Who attacked both the Muslims and the Byzantine Empire around 1000?
It was around the year 1000 that the Seljuk Turks stormed onto the scene and began to establish a powerful empire, in the process taking on both the major Islamic Caliphates and the venerable Byzantine Empire
The previous answer was: The Crusades.
While it is true that Crusaders attacked both Byzantium and the Muslim states, they did not start arriving until 1098 when the First Crusade was launched, a Crusade which was allied with the Byzantines, albeit briefly.
What contribution did al-zahrawi make to the golden age in al-andalus?
he was an important philosopher
How was the Mughal empire different from other Muslim Empires of the age?
The other two major powers Muslim powers at the time were the Ottoman (Sunni) and Safavid (Shia.) These three empires are not very different politically from each other. Perhaps the greatest difference was that of their respective cultures. While the three did influence and share much culture, a simple look at some of their iconic aspects such as architecture, paintings, technology literature and even weaponry, one can see they are quite distinct from one another.
The Mughal empire was also very cosmopolitan compared to the other two, under its height the Mughal Empire became home to Turks, Persians, Mongols, Ethiopians, Frenchmen, Kazakhs, Arabs, Englishmen, dutch, Jesuits, Uzbek, Armenians, Afghans as well as the countless ethnic nations of India, too name but a few. All of these counted as part of its ever growing culture which is felt even today. The Mughals Empires official language was initially Turkish, then Persian and finally Urdu, a language that developed due to the mixing of people in its bustling environment.
Finally, the way the armies were organized were distinct too, compared to that of the Ottomans and Safavids.
What are the stories of four caliphs in Islamic history?
as u know that there were four caliphs after hazrat Muhammad ( P B U H )wen there is no leader the unity is broken so after longfights the first caliph hazrat abu bakar sidduiqe razitallah anah was made r first caliph or in other words :
The death of Muhammad in 632 created confusion in the nascent Muslim community, for Muhammad had left no details as to who should succeed him. After a heated discussion by the senior members of the community, Abu Bakr was selected as the first caliph.
What empire did islam begin in?
Islam started in Mecca and Medina in what is now Saudi Arabia. However, these cities were outside of all the extant empires and were self-governed city-states. The rulers of the Byzantine and Sassanid Empires considered Arabia an undesirable wilderness and did not expand to there.
When did the Taliban take control of Pakistan?
No. They have never succeeded in taking control of Pakistan, rather Pakistan Army has successfully launched Air and Ground offensive against them, driving them from Northern Area of Pakistan to Afghanistan.
Which if these statements best describes the reconquista?
Christian's tried to expel Muslims from Spain.
Apex.
What are the problems faced by Muslim countries?
Unfortunately , because many Muslims"but not all of them" around the world do not follow some of the commands,regulations & morals of Islam .
Muslims were a super power in the world when they were all true Muslims & did not abandon any small detail of what Islam says. Their civilization was full of achievements that offered many great services to the whole humanity & it ascended up to the mark of perfection without any exaggeration... this is not my speech , it's what history tells !!
As soon as all Muslims return to their religon ....all the problems they are facing today will be over..... for sure.
Allah says in the Holy Quran:
"....Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls)......"
( Ar-Ra'ad " Thunder": verse - 11 )
But we musn't deny that the Islamic community is still fine despite all the difficulities it has which we can't deny , also there are so many Muslims who are tenacious to everything in Islam. When all Muslims in the world become a copy of this group of Muslims, then I'm certain that our Golden Ages will be back.
Don't forget that the stereotypes about Muslims is also a problem of a great importance, however it's our responsibility now to show all the world our fact. Everyone has to start first with himself/herself & his/her sons ,as repairing a person after a person will eventually lead to repairing the whole society. And to those who believe in the policy of stereotyping Muslims ...please don't judge anything you ignore ...please don't judge Muslims through any Muslim you encounter ,they may make mistakes that we ,as Muslims, reject .....
So, please don't judge Islam before you know it.
Another thing ,You have to know & praise is only for Allah(God) that Islam is the most growing religon in the World according to statics from all over the world, maybe this is why it's sometimes being attacked & criticized fiercely ....Personally , I believe in the wisdom that says :"It's only the fruitful tree that is being thrown with stones !!"
