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Christianity, Judaism, and Islam Flashcards

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Covenant

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a formal agreement or contract between God and His people

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Torah

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first 5 books of the Hebrew bible

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Shahadah

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first of the 5 pillars, to bear witness and declare that there is no God, but God and Muhammad and His prophet

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Hajj

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last of the 5 pillars, pilgrimage to Mecca once in one’s life, optional (if possible)

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Talmud

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a collection of writings that explain and expand upon Jewish religious law in greater detail

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Zealots

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one of the 4 main religious parties; violent

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Qur’an

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the words of God

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Bedouin

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nomadic or semi-nomadic desert tribes

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Salat

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2nd of the 5 pillars, prayer 5 times a day

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Umma

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the Muslim community

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Proselytize

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attempt to convert others to another religion (Jews were non-proselytizing)

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Messiah

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savior, what Jesus claimed to be

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Zakat

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3rd of the 5 pillars, payment of alms (charity) in the form of tithe (taxes)

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Saum

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4th of the 5 pillars, fasting and other absentations during the lunar month of Ramadan

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Jihad

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“holy war,” controversial

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Muhammad

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last prophet sent to the humans by God

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Pharisees

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a group of Jewish scholars and experts on Jewish law who had brokered a level of peace with the Romans

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Pontius Pilate

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the prefect who was worried about
maintaining civil order

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Hegira/Hijra

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the flight of Muhammad in 622CE

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Hadith

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book containing Muhammad’s actions & statements in Medina; a more detailed source of Islamic traditions & moral laws

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Abu Bakr

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leader after Muhammad (632-634CE)

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Khalifa/Caliph

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position of power after the prophet, debated after Muhammad died

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Purdah

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separation of women in the house when guests come over

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Veiling

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women covering their hair and faces

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Mecca

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‘holy land,’ where the Ka’ba is

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Hijab

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head covering

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Imam

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someone who leads the prayer in a mosque

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Allah

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Islamic God

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King David

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known for slaying Goliath, king of Israel

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Ali

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most controversial caliph

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Shi’ite

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feel that the successor to Muhammad should stay in his family

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Sunni

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feel that the successor to Muhammad should be chosen by his followers

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Burqa

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full body (even eyes) covering

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Moses

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lead Israelites out of Egypt and helped them free themselves from being slaves

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Old Testament

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Hebrew Bible, written before Jesus

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10 Commandments

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set of rules to follow such as no murder, theft, adultery, etc.

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Prophet

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someone sent by God to teach the people about His will

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Omar

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established an Islamic state, offered protection to Christians while living with Muslims

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Abraham

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was going to sacrifice his son to show his devotion to God, He sent Abraham a lamb to show to him that God was there

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Apostles

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each of Jesus’ 12 disciples

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Gospels

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original Christian message

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Medina

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where Muhammad went in 622AD, the start of the Muslim calendar

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Dhimmis

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non-Muslims living among Muslims with legal protection

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Harem

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the area where wives would go when guests came over (Muslim)

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St. Peter

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one of Jesus’ 12 apostles, the first pope

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Muawiya

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assassinated Ali and established the Umayyad Dynasty

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Umayyad Dynasty

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established by Muawiya

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Ka’ba

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most important mosque in Mecca, where people travel to for their pilgrimage (Hajj)

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Pact of Omar

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saying that Christians must respect Muslims entirely

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Abbasid Dynasty

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‘golden age of Baghdad,’ known for its science, culture, and literature

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Baghdad

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where is Abbasid Dynasty was located, central between Asia and Europe so it was known for its innovative ideas

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