How did the development of Islam lead to changes in Arabia and the Middle East?
3 Economic Impact. Islam, founded in seventh-century Arabia by the prophet Muhammad, altered the Middle East economically. Soon after Muhammad’s death, a new Islamic-Arab civilization spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula. Trade flourished and the Middle East experienced an economic and cultural renaissance.
What is one reason for the spread of Islam throughout the Middle East and northern Africa?
The spread of Islam spans about 1,400 years. Muslim conquests following Muhammad’s death led to the creation of the caliphates, occupying a vast geographical area; conversion to Islam was boosted by Arab Muslim forces conquering vast territories and building imperial structures over time.
Is there more than one version of the Qur’an?
If you recite or read the Qur’an it will be according to one of these. Each one has its own chain of narrators (isnad) like a hadith. There are more versions than those listed above but they are not considered authentic because their chain of narration is considered weak. We will now compare two of them that are considered authentic.
Is it permissible to translate the Quran into another language?
It is a matter of faith in Islam that it is of divine origin, it is inimitable and hence to translate is always to betray. Muslims have always deprecated and at times prohibited any attempt to render it in another language. Anyone who has read it in the original is forced to admit that this caution seems justified.
What is Qira’at (Qurra)?
In the 4th Islamic century, it was decided to have recourse (to return) to “readings” (qira’at) handed down from seven authoritative “readers” (qurra’); in order, moreover, to ensure accuracy of transmission, two “transmitters” (rawi, pl. ruwah) were accorded to each.
Is the Quran inimitable?
If the Quran contains the mind of god, then nothing greater can be produced. Since nothing greater than god exists or can ever exist by definition. Therefore, the Quran is inimitable. However, the Quran is not inimitable.
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