Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
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oasis
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A wet, fertile area in a desert
2
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caravan
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A group of traders that travel together
3
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Muhammad
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A man who brought a new religion to Arabia
4
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Islam
A
The religion Muhammad brought to Arabia
5
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Muslim
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A follower of Islam
6
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Qur’an
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The holy book of Islam
7
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pilgrimage
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A journey to a sacred place
8
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mosque
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Building for Muslim prayer
9
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jihad
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A saying which means, “to make an effort, or to struggle”
10
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Sunnah
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It refers to the way the Muhammad lives, which provides a model for the duties and the way of life expected of Muslims
11
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Five Pillars of Islam
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Five acts of worship required of all Muslims
12
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Abu Bakr
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One of Muhammads first converts
13
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caliph
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The highest leader of Islam
14
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tolerance
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Acceptance
15
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Janissaries
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Slave soldiers
