The Spread Of Islam 2

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The Spread Of Islam 2
100 Islam
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Internal Conflict

• The 2 Caliphs after Abu Bakr were assassinated
• After their assassinations, the elective system
  of choosing caliphs ended

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Umayyads

• A family that came to power in 661
• They set up a hereditary system of getting new
  leaders.
• They moved the Muslim capital to Damascus

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Umayyads

• Surrounded themselves with riches
• Some Muslims did not agree with the Umayyads and
  split.

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The Split

• Muslims split into two groups

Muslims
SUNNI
SHI'A
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SHIA

• Believe the leader should be a relative of
  Muhammad

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SUNNI

• This group followed the Umayyad rule and followed
  Muhammads example.

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Sufi

• Another group who reacted against the rich life
  of the Umayyads
• They led a life of poverty and devotion to the
  spiritual life of Islam
• They meditated and chanted
• Focused on the Quran

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