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Islam In Europe

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ISLAM IN EUROPE

Photo by Ed from Ohio

THE SPREADING OF ISLAM

  • In 652, 20 years after Muhammed died, the first Muslims arrived in Europe.
  • They were not missionaries or traders...they were pirates from Syria.
  • Portions of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 capture Constantinople.
  • Establishing Islam as the state religion.

CULTURAL INTERACTIONS AND INFLUENCES

  • European architecture
  • Use of currency
  • Better ships
  • Use of compass'
  • Political power to the church.
Photo by marcp_dmoz

LASTING IMPACT

  • French words have Arabic background.
  • Spain, and some of France are ruled by Muslims.
  • Brought political power to the church and king through the crusades.

CURRENT STATE OF ISLAM

  • Islam in Europe is on the rise
  • Islam might be the Europe's religion
Photo by estebandid

IS ISLAM MISUNDERSTOOD

  • No, Islam is not misunderstood in Europe
Photo by Werner Kunz