How Quraysh Arabs influenced Muhammad to accept Hajj Pilgrimage | James Howard-Johnston | Skepsislamica

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In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back to the channel the eminent Mr. James Howard-Johnston to discuss the contents of his recent article “The Qur’an as a Historical

Source.” A link to which you will find below.

James Howard Johnston is a Lecturer in Byzantine Studies at the University of Oxford, whose seminal book “Witnesses to a World Crisis: Historians and Histories of the Middle East in the Seventh Century“ is a monumental example of in-depth source analysis, examining the formative phase of Islam through the lens of both non-Islamic and Islamic sources.

In this discussion, we focus on why he considers the Qur’an to be such a key historical source and what a chronological reading of the text alongside other sources can reveal about the development of the Prophet’s career as both a spiritual and political leader of a religion that transformed history.

Link to the article:
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jiqsa-2024-0006/html

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Overview & Key Concepts

Who is James Howard-Johnston?

James Howard-Johnston (born 1942) is an English historian of the Byzantine Empire. He was University Lecturer in Byzantine studies at the University

of Oxford. He is an emeritus fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. His approach to Byzantium follows that of Edward Gibbon and concentrates on comparisons between the Byzantine state and its Western counterparts. Howard-Johnston has also done research on Late Antiquity, especially the Roman-Persian Wars and the early history of Islam.

Who are Skepsislamica?

We spotlight perspectives in Islamic history that often go unnoticed, keeping you informed on the latest academic research and discussions. Our

content is non-sectarian and grounded in rigorous academic approaches to Islamic studies, offering deep and thoughtful analysis.

Who were the Quraysh?

Quraysh are an Arab tribe who controlled Mecca before the rise of Islam. Their members were divided into ten main clans, most notably the Banu Hashim

into which Islam's founder prophet Muhammad was born. By the 7th century, they had become wealthy merchants, dominating trade between the Indian Ocean, East Africa, and the Mediterranean. The tribe ran caravans to Gaza and Damascus in summer and to Yemen in winter, while also mining and pursuing other enterprises on these routes.

When Muhammad began preaching Islam in Mecca, the Quraysh initially showed little concern. However, their opposition to his activities quickly grew as he increasingly challenged the polytheism prevalent throughout pre-Islamic Arabia.

Who are Arabs?

Arabs are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the Arab world in West Asia and North Africa. A significant Arab diaspora is present in various parts of

the world.

Arabs from Morocco to Iraq share a common bond based on ethnicity, language, culture, history, identity, ancestry, nationalism, geography, unity, and politics which give the region a distinct identity and distinguish it from other parts of the Muslim world. They also have their own customs, literature, music, dance, media, food, clothing, society, sports, architecture, art and, mythology. Arabs have significantly influenced and contributed to human progress in many fields, including science, technology, philosophy, ethics, literature, politics, business, art, music, comedy, theatre, cinema, architecture, food, medicine, and religion. Before Islam, most Arabs followed polytheistic Semitic religion, while some tribes adopted Judaism or Christianity and a few individuals, known as the hanifs, followed a form of monotheism.

What is Hajj?

The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. It is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must

be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to Kaaba, the "House of God", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The rites of Hajj are performed over 5 or 6 days. It is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to God (Allah).

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