UAE Social Studies Unit 3 Lesson 1

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What does 'al-Haram al-Sharif' mean?

  • The marble colonnades
  • The sacred enclosure (correct)
  • The night journey
  • The golden dome

During what period did Arab merchants trade with empires surrounding the Arabian Peninsula?

  • The early Islamic period
  • During the Caliphate of Abu Bakr
  • The Jahaliyya (correct)
  • After the Prophet Muhammad's death

The Dome of the Rock was built to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's birth.

False (B)

The Sasanian Governor on the coast of Eastern Arabia accepted the message of Islam when it was first presented.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Ahmed bin Majid's book?

<p>Kitab al-Fawa’id fi usul al-bahr wa’l-qawa’id</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who all did the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) send letters to, to accept the message of Islam?

<p>the Sasanian Governor and the leaders of the Al Julanda tribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

The oldest mosque in continuous use in the UAE is the Al-Bidiya Mosque located in ______.

<p>Fujairah</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Islamic faith reached the area now known as the UAE during the lifetime of the Prophet ______.

<p>Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the correct locations or names:

<p>Dome of the Rock = Built by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik Al-Bidiya Mosque = Oldest mosque in continuous use in the UAE Ahmed bin Majid = Arab navigator Jumeirah Archaeology Site = Preserves the foundations of a mosque in Dubai</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following places with their relevance to the spread of Islam:

<p>Mecca = Place from where Prophet Muhammad started teaching Islam Medina = City that served as refuge for early Muslims after leaving Mecca Dibba = Site of a final battle leading to the acceptance of Islam Suhar = Location of the Al Julanda tribe who accepted Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the qibla wall niche in a mosque?

<p>It indicates the direction of prayer toward Mecca. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hypostyle mosques have closed courtyards.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Muslims leave Mecca for safety in Medina?

<p>622 CE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The spread of Islam was limited to the Arabian Peninsula during the first century of Islamic history.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Dome of the Rock completed?

<p>691 AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who dispatched a force of soldiers to reinforce the Al Julanda in a battle at Dibba?

<p>Caliph Abu Bakr</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Jahaliyya

The pre-Islamic era in Arabia, where Arab traders interacted with neighboring empires. This period was marked by a lack of a unified belief system, often referred to as the "Age of Ignorance" in Arab history.

Hijra

The journey Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This marked the beginning of the Islamic calendar and the migration of Muslims to Medina.

Spread of Islam (after Hijra)

The spread of Islam and its teachings across different regions, including the Arabian Peninsula, Ethiopia, Egypt, Syria, and beyond.

Caliphs

The early Islamic rulers who followed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and led the expansion of the Islamic empire across Arabia, Africa, and Asia.

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First Century of Islamic History

The period of rapid expansion of the Islamic empire, encompassing almost a hundred years after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This period witnessed the spread of Islamic civilization, knowledge, and culture to new territories.

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Hypostyle mosque

A type of mosque with an open courtyard and walled enclosures in front of the entrance.

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Dome of the Rock

A mosque built in Jerusalem by the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik in 691 AD. It commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension to the sky.

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Isra’ wa al-Miraj

A holy day in the Islamic calendar commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's night journey to Jerusalem and his ascension to the sky.

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Al Ain Mosque

The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE, located in Al Ain. It's located very near to the Al Ain Grand Mosque.

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Al-Bidiya Mosque

The oldest mosque in continuous use in the UAE. Located in Fujairah.

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Ahmed bin Majid

A famous Arab navigator born in Julfar (now Ras al Khaimah) in 1432 AD. Known for his expertise in celestial navigation using the astrolabe.

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Kitab al-Fawa’id fi usul al-bahr wa’l-qawa’id

A book written by Ahmed bin Majid, describing the lands, oceans, and seas as seen in 1490.

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Lowest form of navigator

Navigators who may make both good and bad decisions, leading to safe and unsafe journeys.

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Study Notes

UAE Social Studies - Unit 3 Lesson 1: The Rise of Islamic Civilization

  • Lesson Objectives: Explain the spread of Islam and Islamic civilization in the lower Gulf region of Arabia; understand how towns and ports developed along the Arabian Gulf coast and interior trade routes; analyze the life of Ahmed bin Majid as a navigator.

Islamic Civilization Arrives in the Arabian Gulf

  • Pre-Islamic Period (Jahaliyya): Arab merchants traded with empires surrounding the Arabian Peninsula.

  • Prophet Muhammad's Role: A merchant, he traveled to Damascus and back before receiving the message of Islam. After receiving the revelation of Islam, he taught its principles to the Muslim community.

  • Migration to Medina (622 CE): Islam spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula after the Muslims left Mecca for Medina for safety.

  • Spread of Islam: Followers traveled from Mecca and Medina to other parts of Arabia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Syria, and beyond.

  • Islamic Arrival in the UAE: Islam reached the area now known as the UAE during Prophet Muhammad's lifetime.

  • Early Attempts to Spread Islam 630 CE/9 AH: Prophet Muhammad sent a letter to the Sasanian Governor in Eastern Arabia (rejected). Another letter to the Al Julanda tribe in the area of Suhar, Oman (accepted Islam).

  • Establishment in the UAE: Islam was quickly accepted by coastal communities in the UAE.

Life of Ahmed bin Majid

  • Famous Arab Navigator: Born in Julfar (modern Ras Al Khaimah) in 1432 AD.

  • Celestial Navigation Expertise: Specialized in celestial navigation, using astrolabes for accurate calculations of latitude.

  • Book on Navigation: Wrote "Kitab al-Fawa'id fi usul al-bahr wa'l-qawa'id" (Book on the Rules of Sea Navigation) describing lands, oceans, and seas in 1490.

Types of Navigators

  • Three Types: There are three types of navigators.
    • The first navigator comes and goes, sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing.
    • The second is known for wisdom, travels widely, and gathers experience but is not remembered after death.
    • The third navigators are renowned for their high knowledge and extensive seafaring accomplishments, writing notable books from which others benefit.

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