RELI 1710 Study Guide - Final Guide: Old Testament, Fide, Toleration
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Abbasid empire: began in 750 ce, golden age of the muslim empire lasts till 950 ce, height of the empire was seen in 800 ce, baghdad was the capital, they were defeated in 1258 ce by the mongols. Abubakr: first caliph, became caliph in 632 ce, establishes islam in arabia, died in 634 ce. Abu-talib: uncle of the prophet, died in 619 bce. Abraham: the first patriarch, 1900-1700 bce, part of biblical legend in genesis chapter 12, left ur and settled in canaan. Al-baqir: 5th imam of the shia sect, had a confusion who is the imam zayd or al-baqir. Al-ghazali: sufi, 11th ce, four stages of mystical progression. Ali: 4th caliph, becomes caliph in 656 ce, battle with aisha in 656 ce known as battle of camel, battle with muawiyah in 657 at siffin, assassinated by kharijites in 661 ce. Anglicans: all churches that follow the church of england or have similar beliefs.
