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Page | ? PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT ?1? The Rise of Islam Religion emerged from the Arabian Peninsula Mostly desert Home to many Arab Tribes Most were Nomadic herders called Bedouins Competition for water and grazing led to a lot of warfare between tribes Bedouins traded with settled Arab tribes in Oasis Towns and protected caravan trading routes Muhammad was born in Mecca Mecca was a market town at crossroad of caravan routes Mecca was also a pilgrimage center People came to worship god at Kaaba, an ancient Pagan temple Pilgrimages made merchants wealthy Mecca was a safe place to do business Weapons had to be laid down at the side of the temple The trade and deserts shape Muhammad?s life He was first a shepherd Then he was a caravan leader
