Tag: Bedouin
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A TIME RIPE FOR CHANGE ON THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (part 2)
Here’s part two of an essay on the historical emergence of Islam. Part I HERE The Bedouin lifestyle, the pre-Islamic religious make-up of the peninsula, and the Bedouin penchant for language all helped to pave the way for the message of Muhammad. The close societal bonds of Islam cemented support around the cause of Allah. This…
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A TIME RIPE FOR CHANGE ON THE ARABIAN PENINSULA (part 1)
Here’s part I of an essay which explores the historical conditions on the Arabian peninsula which led to the rise and spread of Islam. A quick perusal of history reveals a plethora of individuals who have impacted the historical narrative in profound ways. The underlying question that remains concerning these great persons of history is…
