Ghist 101 1st Edition Lecture 30Outline of Last Lecture Doctrines of Islam The Qur’an Five Pillars of Islam Two Choices Military Conquests o Caliphates Abu Bakr Umayyad Dynastyo Religious Groups in Islam Shi’ites Sunniso Abbasid EmpireOutline of Current Lecture II. Islam a. Societyi. Shariaii. Government1. Amir2. Shariaiii. Womeniv. Sufism Current LectureThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Islam o Society Sharia (“sacred law”)- Based on the words of the Qu’ran and the example of the Prophet Muhammad- Bases of all practices- Embraced by the ulama (religious scholars) Government- Central government: state councilo Headed by a vizier, prime ministero Eunuchs as officials Local government- Amir, governor Sharia (“sacred law”)- Based on the words of the Qu’ran and the example of the Prophet Muhammad- Bases of all practices- Embraced by the ulama (religious scholars) Government- Central government: state councilo Headed by a vizier, prime ministero Eunuchs as officials Local governmento Amir, governor Status of women- Inferior to men- Marriageo Four wives in a family—reason & ruleso Concubines- Clothingo “To dress modestly”o Veil (hijab)- Economic power Intellectual Development- Authority of the Ulama Sufism- Mysticism- Belief of a direct, personal
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