Islam emerged as a monotheistic faith in the Arabian Peninsula from "summary" of A History of God by Karen Armstrong
Islam's emergence as a monotheistic faith in the Arabian Peninsula was a significant development in the history of religion. Before the advent of Islam, the Arabian Peninsula was a region characterized by tribal rivalries, polytheism, and idol worship. The tribes of Arabia worshipped a multitude of gods and goddesses, each associated with different aspects of life such as fertility, warfare, and commerce. The monotheistic message of Islam, proclaimed by the Prophet Muhammad, challenged the existing religious beliefs and practices of the Arabian tribes. Muhammad preached the worship of one God, Allah, who was seen as the creator and sustainer of the universe. This message was revolutionary in a society where the worship of multiple deities was the norm. The concept of monotheism was not entirely new to the Arabian Peninsula, as there were small communities of Jews and Christians living in the region. However, the monotheism of Islam differed from that of Judaism and Christianity in significant wa...
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