Introduction Origin

Islam is a monotheistic religion whose Emerged in the Arabian Peninsula at the

god is Allah, whose prophet is beginning of the 7th century, when the
Muhammad, and whose teachings are prophet and founder of Islam,
contained in the holy book of the Mohammed, began to profess
Koran. obedience to a single god known as Allah.

Race: Language:
Arabs, Persians, Turks, Arabic = official language in Islamic
South Asians, and countries. Languages such as Urdu,
Persian, and Turkish also
Africans.
predominate among Muslim
communities.

Ethniictu;slam is the second most adhered religion in the world after

Christianity. Approximately 1.8 billion people, or 25% of the world's population.

Religion:
Islam; Muslims generally
obey the precepts of the
Koran and the Prophet
Muhammad.

Visual ways to recognize

Islamic
A distinctive hallmark of Islamic architecture is the
domes, minarets, and Arabic calligraphy with
scriptures from the Koran.

Clothing: visually recognizable through styles such

as the hijab, abaya, thobe, and shalwar kameez.

Why is a global culture?

Wide presence on all
continents and its
impact in various areas,
such as science,
mathematics,
philosophy, art, and
literature.

Muhammad
Lands brought into
Islam by alliance,
agreement or
conquest
 Clothing meaning

Modesty as a Virtue:
Islamic clothing reflects
the virtue of modesty,
highlighting a
commitment to
dressing with humility
and faith.

How does Islamic culture spread

globally?

Trade Routes: Silk Road, Indian Ocean trade routes, and Trans-Saharan trade routes
Conquest and Expansion: The Arab conquests in the 7th and 8th centuries brought Islam to regions in
the Middle East, North Africa, Persia, and parts of Europe.
Migration: for economic opportunities or forced migration due to political conflicts or persecution.
Education and Scholarship: learning centers. Mosques, madrasas, and universities. Teachers teach Islamic
knowledge, including theology, philosophy, science, and literature.

Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange

MAP

common era (CE)

HISTORY
Muhammad ‘s Spiritual Abu Bakr is selected as 1st
570 CE Transformation 622 CE Caliph 633 - 651 CE

Muhammad is 610 CE The Hijra (migration) of Prophet 633 CE Muslims topple the
born Muhammad and his followers from Mecca Sasanid Dynasty
to Medina

Battle of The Ottoman conquest of Decline of the Ottoman

632 - 750 CE 750 - 1258 CE Egypt and the Levant 1096-1291 CE Empire
tours

The Islamic Golden 732 CE Abbasid 1517 CE The Crusades (religious Late 19th - Early
Age, Dynasty wars) by the Latin Church in 20th Century
the medieval period,.
Emergence of
European Christians aimed modern nation-
to recapture the Holy Land states in the
from Muslim rule. Muslim world

ACCULTURATION
Marginalization: In some Muslim-majority countries, processes of modernization have led to the
marginalization of Islamic culture. Regimes may seek to minimize the influence of religion in public life.

Assimilation: Islamic culture has often assimilated elements from other cultures and civilizations with which
it has come into contact. In regions such as Spain, India, and Southeast Asia, Islamic culture has blended with
local customs, languages, and artistic traditions. Islamic literature, including religious texts, poetry, and
philosophical works, has been translated and adapted into various languages, influencing local literary
traditions.

By: Hannia Carrasco

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