Life in Arabia Before Muhammad

The city Makkah, was very wealthy and it had many trade routes around the western area of Arabia.  Being a merchant at that time was a good job because it provided a good living. Since there was so much trading going on they made much money.  For the Arabs they pledged loyalty to their clan memebers. Though, the Arabs were not a united nation before Muhammad was born. There was no central government in Arabia. Tribes would occasionally launch raids to capture territories of others, to catch their animals, goods,wires & watering places. A honoring was done when someone was killed during a raid, they honored-bound to avenge that death. 


The Arabs  were on the peninsula, even though they were not a united nation, they still shared languages & culture. Arab people celebrated many ties with poetry.  Celebrating their life. At markets & pilgrimages often held  competitions. This is where poets and singings would perform.