As the Dark Ages came to a close the ideas of the Renaissance started to take hold, and the church's power gradually began to dwindle. ... From the very beginning of Islam, Muhammad had indoctri-nated a sense of brotherhood and a bond of faith among his followers. ...

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During the beginning of Islam, the faithful peoples did not eat for one month while in the desert, this is done to remember them. ... This was essentially a renaissance of Platonic and Aristotelian studies in the Arab world. ...

• Word Count: 1815
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School