The early success of Islam
I can describe the reasons for the early success of Islam in the mid 7th Century CE.
The early success of Islam
I can describe the reasons for the early success of Islam in the mid 7th Century CE.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- From Medina, Muhammad tried to unite the southern Arabian tribes under the banner of Islam.
- Following successful attacks against his enemies from Mecca, a ten year truce was called and the forces of Islam grew.
- Mecca was established as the religious centre of Islam, the Ka’ba becoming a focus for pilgrimage and prayer.
- Muhammad sent Muslim armies to exploit the Byzantine and Persian Empires, weakened by fighting one another.
Keywords
Medina - Medina is a city in Saudi Arabia and the the second holiest city to Muslims after Mecca
Arabian - Arabic-speaking people, who lived on the Arabian peninsula, were known as Arabian
Truce - a truce is an agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain time
Pilgrimage - a pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place
Common misconception
The people living on the Arabian peninsula have always followed Islam.
Pre-Islamic Arabia followed a mix of Judaism, Christianity and polytheism (the belief in many gods).
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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