9.1 islam Flashcards
1
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shahadah
A
first pillar of islam: the statement of faith
2
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seal
A
Muhammad’s title to identify him as the last and greatest prophet
3
Q
sunni
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largest group of islam makes up 85% of all islams
4
Q
shi’a
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Muslims who base their teachings on the imamate
5
Q
caliph
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leaders in sunni islam considered to be religious successors of muhammad
6
Q
imamate
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divine appointment of the imams
7
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Abu bakr
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Muhammad’s father in law and closest friend and the first caliph
8
Q
Ali
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muhammads right successors shi’a islam
9
Q
six articles of faith
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six core beliefs of sunni islam
10
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five roots of usual ad-din
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five core beliefs of shi’a isam
11
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ummah
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a community of muslims
12
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ashura
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Islamic festival and day of commemoration
