Chapter 3 Test Flashcards
Shirk
The unforgivable sin of idolatry or polytheism
Kalam cosmological argument
An argument for God’s existence that begins with the premise that something caused the universe to exist and ends with the conclusion that God is the best explanation for that cause
Cosmology
The study of the structure, origin, and design of the universe
Hadith
Describes the stuff Muhammad did
The oral history of Muhammad’s teachings and rulings, and the actions of his early companions
Sunnah
Part of the Hadith that describes Muhammad’s exemplary actions
Applying what Muhammad said to daily practice
Jizya
Tax on non Muslims living in Muslim countries
Dhimmitude
Allows non Muslims to live in Islamic states
Moral code
Shariah law
5 pillars
Shahada
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Hajj
(Jihad)
Shahada
Confession of faith
Salat
Prayers said five times a day facing Mecca
Zakat
Almsgiving
2.5% of annual income
Sawm
Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Most muslims are
Moderates
Sunni