Caliphs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 rightly guided caliphs
A
- Abu Barkr
- Umar
- Uthman
- Ali-ban ul Ilm
2
Q
What are Sunni and shi’a
A
2 main groups of of Islam
Sunni believe the leader can be chosen among any decedents of the Quaraish tribe (Muhammad’s tribe)
Shi’a believe the leader must be in blood line with Muhammad.
3
Q
90% are
A
Sunni
4
Q
10% are
A
Shi’a
5
Q
What is a caliph
A
Term giver for ‘successor’ a prophet of God, messenger e.g. Muhammad’s death meant finding a new successor to keep Islam alive
