2/2 Mon: Mecca, Medina and the leadership of Muhammad
Map Assignment Due in class
2/4 Wed: Conquest, consolidation and the caliphate
2/6 Fri: Factions, partisanship and the diversification of the umma
Readings:
• Kennedy, The Prophet… Chapter 2 and 3
• Peters, F. E. A Reader on Classical Islam. Ch. 2 “The Life and Work of the Prophet” #s 8, 12, 16, 17, 21, 28, 30
• al-Baladhuri. The Opening up of the Lands. Selections
• Video Recording: R. Gardener (dir.) 2001 Islam: Empire of Faith
A useful resource on the life of Muhammad can be found here
Class 6 - Mecca, Medina and Muhammad.pdf