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| 632-660 C.E. Four Rightly Guided Caliphs |
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| Four rightly guided Caliphs: Abu Bakr (632-634 A.D.), Umar ibn al-Khattab (634-644 A.D.), Uthman ibn Affan (644-656 A.D.), and Ali ibn Abi Talib (656-661 A.D.) |
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| 660-750 CE Ummayad Dynasty |
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| Ummayad dynasty lived in Mecca. they are known for their reorganization of the Arab Empire. Borders of the Islamic empire were established. Known for accomplishments in religion, art, and architecture |
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| 750-1258 CE Abbasid Dynasty |
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| The Abbasid Dynasty reigned from Baghdad. This time period is remembered as the pinnacle of the Islamic past because of its philosophical, scientific, and literary glory |
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| 717-801 CE Life of Rabi'a |
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| Rabi'a was a female Sufi mystic. She was a freed slave and a poet. Sufis are known for their intensely personal relationship with God. |
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| 1058-1111 C.E. Life of al-Ghazali |
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| al-Ghazali was a brilliant cholar who embraced Sufism. KNown for his writings on jurisprudence, theology, mysticism and philosophy |
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| Crusaders capture Jerusalem |
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| Saladin Recaptures Jerusalem from the Crusaders |
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| Fall of Granada, last Muslim stronghold in Spain |
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| Creation of Islamic Republic of Iran |
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| Literally, "In the name of God." Used as a spoken preface to action and conversation by devout Muslims. One of the common, devotional ways of calling God to mind (dhikr) at all times. |
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| Literally, "God is greater!" A devotional phrase found throughout Muslim life, but especially in the daily Salat and in the Call to Prayer. The point is that, whatever may at the time be occupying one's attention and may be thought to be important, God is greater! (and should never be permitted to be lowered to a level of "association" in value with whatever that may be) |
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| lived 1058-1111. Regarded by many as the second greatest Muslim after Muhammed. Great philosopher, theologian, interpreter of Shari'a, inspirer of popular piety and devotion, and mystic (sufi), He did more than any other Muslim theologian to defend and gain respect for Sufism among orthodox Muslims |
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