Capstone Summary: Mohammed and Charles the Great
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Capstone Summary: Mohammed and Charles the Great
Mohammed was the founder of Islam and the proclaimer of the Quran, the Islamic holy book. From his birth in Mecca about 570 CE through his death in Medina in 632, Muhammad lived his whole life in what is now Saudi Arabia. According to the Islamic religion, he was sent to convey and authenticate the monotheistic doctrines of Abraham, Adam, Jesus, Moses, and other prophets. In all of Islam’s major branches, he is considered the ultimate prophet of God. However, some contemporary faiths disagree. The Quran and Muhammad’s preaching and deeds formed the foundation of Islamic religious belief. Muhammad started preaching to the general population about the year 613. The majority of Meccans derided and disregarded him, but a handful became his disciples. Muslims regard the Quran’s revelation as Muhammad’s greatest miracle and a miracle for all time, as opposed to earlier prophets’ miracles, which were limited to being observed during their lives (Salahi, 2010).
On the other hand, following the death of his father Pepin in 786 CE, Charles the Great, commonly known as Charlemagne, became king. Charlemagne was a brilliant ruler. He was an excellent reader, but he could not understand why he could not write. He was self-taught and inspired others to learn as well. He built a school within the palace, which was a significant achievement for Charlemagne since it was a valuable asset to his administration (Barbero, 2018). To enlarge his empire, he extends it from the Italian peninsula to northern Spain and adds the country of Saxony. He also thought that in order to strengthen his administration, he needed the assistance of the Catholic Church, which acquired respect for his cause.
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Barbero, A. (2018). Charlemagne: Father of a continent. University of California Press.
Salahi, A. (2010). Muhammad: Man and Prophet. Kube Publishing Ltd.
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