Rise Of Islam Dbq

Identify: a) Fatima and Ali: Fatima and Ali were Muhammad’s daughter and son-in law, whose descendants were seen by the Shiites as the appropriate leaders. However, after Ali became the fourth caliph, he was assassinated. b) Sufi: Sufis were mystics who communicated with god through meditation and fasting. Many spread the Islamic region through missionary work to remote villages. There, they blended Muslim culture with local beliefs and traditions. c) Rabiah al-Adawiyya: Rabiah al-Adawiyya was one of the earliest ones to convert to become a Sufi. She made the decision to stay unmarried and be devoted to prayer. In the poem that she wrote, she describes how Muslims should respect no reward from worshipping God, and should do so selflessly.

These towers were slender and loomed over the streets along with domes. b) sultan: A sultan is some kind of authority. For example, a Seljuk sultan was the authority that controlled Baghdad.

3) A. What areas did Arab armies conquer?

Areas that Arab armies conquered include Sicily, Spain, Egypt, and Palestine. They also overran areas such as the Persian Empire and North Africa. B. Give three reasons for the rapid success of the Arab conquests.

Three reasons for the rapid success of the conquests include unity under one faith, which spiritually connected the armies. Also, the rulers who led the conquests were bold and persistent in their methods. Finally, another reason as to why the Arabs were so successful, was that the neighboring empires were not as strong.

4) What issues divided Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims?

The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims were caused due to their different opinions on Muslim leadership. The Sunnis thought the community leader should choose the caliph while the Shiites thought the descendants of Muhammad’s son and daughter in-law were the right choice. After the death of Ali. many Shiites died trying to install who they thought should be