تاجر البحر

Trader of the Arabian Sea

A Journey Through the Islamic Golden Age

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

Experience the rise of Islam as a merchant traversing the historic trade routes of the Arabian Sea. Learn the principles of honest trade, charity, and faith.

How to Play

Learn the ways of the merchant

Your Journey

You are a merchant living during the rise of Islam (610 CE). Travel the Arabian Sea trade routes, buy and sell goods, and make choices that shape your life. Experience history as it unfolds around you.

Turns & Time

The game moves by seasons (Spring → Summer → Autumn → Winter). Each year you age. Trade, travel, and make decisions each season, then click Next Season to advance.

Your Resources

Gold

Buy goods, travel, give charity

Health

If it reaches 0, you die

Reputation

Honest dealings earn respect

Faith

Grows through righteous choices

The Five Pillars of Islam

As Islam emerges during your lifetime, you can embrace its teachings:

Shahada - Declaration of faith
Salat - Five daily prayers
Zakat - Giving charity to purify wealth
Sawm - Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca

Honest Trade

Islam teaches fair economic principles. You will face choices about:

  • Riba (Interest) - Lending money for profit is forbidden
  • Fair Scales - Never cheat in measurements
  • Zakat - Share your wealth with those in need
  • Mudarabah - Fair profit-sharing partnerships

Tips

  • Buy goods where they're cheap, sell where they're expensive
  • Visit the Mosque to pray, give charity, and learn
  • Your choices affect your faith, reputation, and wealth
  • Historical events will unfold as you play - watch for banners!
  • There's no "winning" - live a good life and see how your story ends

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ — In the name of God

Create Your Trader

The year is 610 CE, in the blessed lands of Arabia

Merchant Age: 25
Spring 610 CE
Mecca
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100
50
0

The Five Pillars of Islam

Your Spiritual Journey
Shahada
Faith
Salat
Prayer
Zakat
Charity
Sawm
Fasting
Hajj
Pilgrimage

A New Beginning

The sun rises over the mountains of Mecca. You stand at the crossroads of destiny, a young trader ready to make your mark on the world. The markets are bustling with merchants from distant lands, and the scent of frankincense fills the air.

What will you do this season?

Life Chronicle

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Inventory
0 items
Ship
No Ship
Family
Unmarried
Skills
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Your Journey Has Ended

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

"Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return."

Historical Event