islam: empire of faith transcript

This challenge to legitimacy is the basis of the ***'ite-Sunni split. The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad, the second with the early Caliphates, Crusades, and Mongol invasion, and the third with the Ottoman Empire and Safavid dynasty. he took his faithful lbrahim with him to Istanbul. because they believe there's that danger. Islam was the conduit for the intellectual legacies of Greece, Egypt, and Chinaa crucible for mans cultural advancement. So, for the Ottoman Empire, they formed sort of the boundaries. Tags: In a wilderness punished by the elements and bereft of water. The Qur'an is a revelation of spiritual teaching. Islam Empire of Faith Part 3 The Ottomans full PBS Documentary Eddy Misr 3.19K subscribers Subscribe 251 Share 38K views 11 years ago Part 3 of the famous PBS Documentary "Islam: Empire. This is, you know, hundreds of years before. Ibrahim campaigned with his own army, growing in influence and ambition. At a time when Europeans were praying to the bones of their saints. British Indian History, Muslim History, History of Islam, Islam in India, History of Hinduism . who were not connected with any rival Muslim family. where clan and family relationships are your keys to everything is to face what it really feels like to be marginalised. Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. piling up all the dead bodies as an example. It was a furious siege that lasted for nearly a month. talking about the signs of the end of time when the mountains crumble, when the skies are rolled up like scrolls. Their libraries destroyed the wealth plundered, the empty cities stood mute in the aftermath of a devastation. whose mystic origins go back even further, "You have become the best community ever raised up in mankind", "enjoining the right and forbidding the wrong. Muslim doctors were removing cataracts surgically. Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire.It is narrated by Ben Kingsley and is available as three DVDs or two video volumes in NTSC format. Yet for all the imagery of paradise in the Qur'an. still in the hands of the dying but not yet dead Byzantine Empire. An illustration of a heart shape ; Contact; Jobs; Volunteer . Thus Islam means "surrender to the Almighty" and Muslim means "one who is in a state of submission". the Great Mosque was a centre of social services. Mehmet needed to construct a strategically positioned fortress. The monotheism of the Jews and the Christians. They simply couldn't be as insular as before. The central tenet of Islam is the oneness, the indivisible unity of God. the secret world of the Sultan's harem had no equal. You're to learn more about the history of your religion, and said "Look, if you're a prophet, where's your miracle?". It's very, very big. In the course of a single caravan journey. onto a plain between two hills called the Horns of Hattin. Muhammad's uncle taught him the skills he'd need to survive. into, territory controlled by the traditional Christian power in the area. With words alone, the Qur'an delivers its vision to the faithful. The finest were welcomed at a centre of scholarship, It was a magnet for scholars and intellectuals, There were public libraries associated with the palace. because it was from there the army could move further on west. And they had already stood for a thousand years. and the mathematical representation of that physical universe ought to match. the Byzantines strung a massive chain across the strait. and see the other castles that would have been in visual distance. 1. The History Chap . How far Muhammad's followers had come from the life of desert nomads. About; Blog; Projects; Help; Donate. The poems themselves, like the poems of Homer. Empire of Faith Bloom Jonathan M Blair Professor Sheila S. And the first task Sleyman took upon himself. that modern bureaucrats and academicians will fight among themselves. they would hardly have an impact on the larger Islamic culture. THE OTTOMANS He used to go up into the rock hills around Mecca, And at some point he had this extraordinary vision. whose dreams of conquest would not be denied. No Ottoman sultan would ever achieve his greatness again. So, the Safavids developed a rival ideology to the Ottomans. Muhammad himself had been a man of commerce. As the barrier of the language dissolved. it's said Sleyman gazed at it with awe and exclaimed. who called medieval Cordoba "the ornament of the world". whose identity is confirmed astrologically. Business was expedited by a revolutionary concept called the sakk. Uniting north-westem Anatolia into, a single domain. devastating to the Islamic culture and trade. For the first time, they were bound together not by blood. ", So this imply that you have some kind of central bank. And from the house there came out a man who would be his successor, Abu Bakr. and went straight to its most celebrated prize. All over you find schemes for bringing water from the mountains. But the economic backbone of Islam's expanding wealth was textiles. knowing that he would not come back alive. TV Transcripts; News . An angel was said to appear before him in the form of a man. First and foremost, taxation and record keeping. 'The Saracens who were still alive dragged the dead ones out. The Arab-Islamic Empire was based on the Islamic faith, a religion based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. From the Hindus came mathematical concepts that guide us today. In fact, since the life of Muhammad himself. In the 11th year of the Islamic calendar. fortifying the coastline of the Mediterranean. by an oppressive and even sometimes parasitic priesthood, the idea of Islam being a religion essentially free from clergy. Trade was incredibly important in the Islamic world. The terrain is difficult to conquer, difficult to control. Now comes a new empire, a political new configuration. Writing a cheque assumes that someone will cash it at the other end. Sleyman fell deeper into despair, finding solace in his poetry. And that is the beginning of the prophetic career of Muhammad. In 1187, Saladin amassed an army of 12,000 mounted warriors. instructing those in prayer to face in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. At certain times and places people did make images of the Prophet Muhammad. A three-part series, re-creates the spectacular sweep of Islamic power and faith during its first 1,000 years, from Muhammad's birth to the Ottoman Empire under Suleyman the Magnificent. it was the symbol of Christian dominance in the East. To Muslims, the life of Muhammad is a story revered. It came in the person of one of Islam's most celebrated figures. this blog just for information for you, so, have fun reading on this blog. Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. So coming with Islam it was a new order, a new way of life. Islam allowed the Sultan four wives and many concubines. OF POLITICS IN COLONIAL MALAYA. THE INVENTION. At the age of 25, while leading a caravan northward to Syria. It was The City. The Safavids were also Turkic in their ethnic origins. Enlightening it after the islam empire of our life for their own human knowledge that. and they desperately needed a peacemaker. Muhammad is his messenger.". Solving them would take the greatest minds of the day. Muhammad's vision had transformed the spiritual and political map of the world. ". 622 in the Christian calendar marks the Muslim Year 1. Well, surprisingly, there was a fire in the Old Palace. Since every Muslim is enjoined once in his life to visit Mecca. It's said that the goal of laying claim to Constantinople, Every Ottoman ruler since Osman had wanted to, seize the city. Divine unity is more than saying there's only one God. The Crusaders had already wreaked havoc across the region, and helping to reduce the once proud Byzantine Empire. Scattered across the peninsula were countless factions, each defending its precious grazing lands, trade routes. and that a sacred black stone it held within had fallen from the sky. the Crusaders camped on a barren hillside. without being a direct descendant of Muhammed. It was called the Kaaba, the Arabic word for 'cube'. of the way he had behaved in Jerusalem over the conquest. They shocked the Muslim world when they came. They had staggering engineering and logistical problems to contend with. They didn't want him taking over and horning in on their control of the city. to the earlier revealed religions of Judaism and Christianity. But there was also tremendous spiritual value in these things. devised, with Safavid help, by his beloved firstborn son and heir, Mustafa. 'I testify Muhammad is the messenger of God. that a number of the Crusader castles couldn't be taken by siege. Some were Christians, some were Muslims, some were Jews. Page: 532. In the power laden world of the Sultan's household. He inaugurated a classical age in Ottoman architecture, commissioning some of the most spectacular buildings, Sleyman was in a unique position of wealth, and he focused his attention on developing monumental architecture. Constantinople would have to, fend for itself. This was perhaps their most important contribution. clearing them from the eye with a hollow needle. For days, the city was consumed with sorrow and ceremony. Islam: Empire of Faithtells the spectacular story of the great sweep of Islamic power and faith during its first 1,000 yearsfrom the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the peak of the Ottoman Empireunder the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. For good reason, They could not expand to the east or to the south, because those were controlled by their brothers. We have descriptions of it by people coming and saying. by which the people who lived there before. The restless nomads of the steppe would settle down to build an empire. Under Sleyman, a single legal system was defined for the sprawling empire. Now, Islamic power could be held by anyone. In Cairo, a muezzin calls faithful Muslims to prayer. Side by side, the two faiths shared the same building, in peace. One of Sleyman's greatest rivals was to the east. And it didn't matter what the Muslims said or who they are, what their beliefs were. a leader had to be designated by his predecessor, According to the Sunni view, it was not designation that was necessary, and a person could be a leader of the community. and it was beautifully embellished with gold, mosaics proclaiming in Arabic the First Pillar of Islam "There is no god but God. Clan rivalries had become deadly in the town. For Europeans, it was a concomitant diaster. Terror was the Mongols' principal tactic. while he made his wishes known with the slightest nod or gesture. to locate as many ancient texts as possible the first international scientific venture in history. You find that within 50 years it's in Syria. In doing so, they began a new community, a new tribe. ", But what made this the greatest city of its time. Poetry was the sinew that bound the Bedouin together. its crew decapitated and its captain impaled on the castle walls. So the allegiance of individuals was the family, immidiately. Islam: Empire of Faith. It's got all the accoutrements of a good medieval castle. one finds episodes of great generosity often extraordinary acts of kindness and mercy. which I think was the reason why Islam spread so rapidly. A force that was were to this new Islamic empire. And when you look at Isfahan, it is the most beautiful city in the world. unlike the Ottomans who were moving into the West. And hence the acquisition of books must have also become very easy. and then come OUT of you as you speak it and recite it to other people. They came back, for example, with a taste for highly spiced food. A thousand years before the West dared to take up the practice. sliding them over land on greased planks, passed the barrier chain. They were conquered by the Ottomans but they had old grudges to bear. Earlier cannons had been assembled with strips of forged metal bound with hoops. It is they who translated and transformed the writings of the Greeks. that an ordinary person probably was interested in in those days. that so small an army could conquer an area so large, so fast, so easily? because everybody was equal black, white, men, women, children. In fact, a whole industry developed in the Middle East. Topics VHS, islam, mohammad. insisted on checking the work, even commissioned a few things. It may have been cruel, but it worked for the Ottomans. from a nomadic way of life to a settled way of life. And the Qur'an can conjure that up with just a few briefly chosen words. To remove any threat of competition for power. The lesson plans may also be. So they were not only good friends they were also related. Business suffered as pilgrims and traders, worried for their safety, left town. In 1009, the Egyptian ruler al-Hakim broke with that tradition. They were generally nature-oriented spirits sometimes associated with natural features. Before violence could erupt, Muhammad proposed an equitable solution. The symbolism is not only that of empire, but of faith. where all people had to put down their arms. so successful for the Muslims in Medina and Mecca. Where pilgrims trod, traders soon followed. It is understood that this submission is to the Will of God, as is laid down in the Quran. When he assumed the sultanate, he was only 12 years old. The challenge that greeted these scholars was daunting. Islam was a defining force against which the West pushed-in war, trade, and religion. Muhammad had a way with people, and with resolving their disputes. people whose fathers had been camel herders. expanding beyond its own dreams within a period of very short time. Sleyman and lbrahim Pasha dined together, as was their custom. And, very quickly, the Muslim bureaucracy. Sinan, perfected the signature structure of Islam His career spanned half a century and produced well over 300 buildings including the refurbishment of one of the most important monuments in Islam For the Sultan, of course he built his masterpiece. that he was tremendously interested in religious questions. Watch Islam: Empire of Faith online Buy at Amazon Movie details Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. It was they who sowed the seeds of the Renaissance. the Mongols seized the heart of the Islamic empire from the Arabs. Today we'll discuss the time before Islam as we explore the Sasanid Empire. from Spain all the way to the edge of India. Constantinople was surrounded on three sides by water. Here were found Arabian incense, exotic perfumes and Indian spices, But perhaps the greatest treasure to be found at Mecca. It is not surprising to me that the land conquered the conquerors. While Christians considered Aristotle and Plato blasphemous, Muslim scholars studied and admired the Greek philosophers. They told the story of the tribe. in exchange for a safe refuge for his people. he certainly seems to have been a great inspirer of his military followers. When you climb the church tower which used to be a minaret. But Muhammad had a surprise in store for the fallen city. Out of that message would spring a font of knowledge. where verbal expression was the commanding cultural force. But none would evemmatch its size and scope. The palaces of ancient Baghdad have been lost over the centuries. Click the card to flip Definition 1 / 16 They began in the steppes of Asia and moved west when the Mongols started moving west. whose power, like his sorrow seemed limitless. The months to come would bring more revelations more beautiful than the most exquisite Arabic poetry. Sometimes the moving picture media can have a different effect than the static reading media. Succession could become a problem, and it was an acute problem. Muhammad and his message must be removed, permanently. so we can't really reify God and get an image, a physical image of God. Warfare and conflict were the grim realities of a dangerous time. Muhammad's goal among the people of Yathrib. The Muslim army grew and tide began to turn. to propel metal cannonballs with staggering force. scientists, bureaucrats, what have you going and seeking from whatever civilisation. but had said "After I am gone, choose one from among your peers. Category: Religion. But even as the Muslims were praying toward Mecca. They made things very difficult for him, perhaps even plotted his assassination. Muhammad had an experience that would be the defining moment of his life. Search metadata Search text contents Search TV news captions Search radio transcripts Search archived web sites Advanced Search. that the only just representation of God's word was the Qur'an itself. So, water is something that everyone always considers precious. rivalry over a single well could provoke a blood feud for generations. They allowed the Christians and the Jews to maintain their religious law, And so, in many cases, conquered peoples did not feel. which says " There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet", in Arabic. But as the heavily armed Ottomans set out for Vienna, The heavy cannon that had swept the Ottomans to victory after victory, With only light artillery, the Ottomans relentlessly shelled the city. THE MESSENGER For those of us in climates that are more heavily watered, it's difficult to understand the depth and the centrality of the symbol of water, and in which it only rains once or twice a year. Islamic Empires The Hagia Sophia became the inspiration for all Ottoman domed mosques to come. and which Mehmet had specially commissioned for the occasion. Sleyman set his sights on Belgrade, in Hungary. The nexus of world power would move from the Mediterranean Sea, In Istanbul today, the Sufi dervishes still turn. It was not until the Umayyad Dynasty from 661 to 750that Islamic and Arabic culture began to truly spread. Arabic emerges as the language of learning throughout the region. Uzbek empire was named after Muahammad Shaybani Khan (1500 - 1510), the chief of a confederation of Islamized Turko-mongol nomads . The first ship to defy his orders to stop was sunk. Everywhere you look you see green and colour. They're images of Muhammad as a historical figure. The tiny island was a troublesome outpost of Christianity. anyone in Europe ever thought of having running water. They'd heard he had great arbitration skills, and they thought "Let's get him here to help out." News of his triumph sent shock waves around the world. To the poor and unprotected, the prospect was revolutionary. Three months later, Saladin entered Jerusalem. and a strong wind carried the flames into the Christian encampment. We begin the pilgrim journey through Lent with Jesus in the wilderness. going into regions that nobody had been there before. Culture and goods flow freely throughout a large empire. Islam: Empire of Faith may be taped off-air and used for up to a year following broadcast, or you may choose to purchase it through Shop PBS for Teachers. But it doesn't give you the same sense of power. We know that they found out the delights of using soap. Evocative re-enactments and art, artifacts, and architecture combine with scholarly interviews to recount the rise and glory of Islamic civilization. In confessional terms, most scholars were Muslims, but there were also Christians and Jews (Islam Empire of Faith).Islamic civilization's influence spread from the Middle East to Southern Spain, where, in Cordoba, there was a place similar to the House of Wisdom (Islam Empire of Faith). Sleyman was now a sultan to be taken seriously. centred around a particular cluster of deities. never thought about themselves or any harm that could come to the group, But it made the Ottoman Empire almost fearless. That's why Muslims don't like sculpture, for example, traditionally. And I think each artisan group, or each corps, working for the palace, tried to outdo one another to please the Sultan. On the evening of July 3rd, after a long march. Under the new empire now, you're responsible for public hygiene. was the first to call believers to prayer at Muhammad's house. View: 613. But the smallest breach was ferociously defended. "If you worship Muhammad, know that he is dead", "If you worship God, know that he lives forever. So, collectively, the industry of making and transporting textiles. Islam Empire of Faith is about the political side of the religion of Islam. worthy of wrapping the bones of their saints. Sleyman in some ways serves as a sort of epitome, of the 16th-century idea of the wise and just ruler. because the wind will just sear your skin right off your face. Please read our commenting and letters policy before submitting. Sleyman was the supreme monarch of the area. From their ranks emerged a warlord of legendary ambition. And that's why they could go so far and survive so long. I think he was a very intelligent man, very open minded. The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad, the second with the early Caliphates, Crusades, and Mongol . 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