HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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creation of democratic governments
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increased participation of women in government
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restriction of trade and commerce
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toleration of several other religions
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Detailed explanation-1: -Islamic civilisation is committed to two basic principles: oneness of God and oneness of humanity. Islam does not allow any racial, linguistic or ethnic discrimination; it stands for universal humanism. Besides Islam have some peculiar features that distinguish it form other cotemporary civilisations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Baghdad was centrally located between Europe and Asia and was an important area for trade and exchanges of ideas. Scholars living in Baghdad translated Greek texts and made scientific discoveries-which is why this era, from the seventh to thirteenth centuries CE, is named the Golden Age of Islam.
Detailed explanation-3: -Religious tolerance in Islam is expressed by the acceptance of religious pluralism, which gives legitimacy to the existence of religious differences in society. Islam rejects compelling anyone to adopt or leave a religion; it explicitly allows non-Muslims to express, practice and teach their religious beliefs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam. This phrase, written in Arabic, is often prominently featured in architecture and a range of objects, including the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book of divine revelations.