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The Quran

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arranges its chapters by length

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The Hijira (622) is a significant event in Islam because

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It makes the official start of the religion

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During the holy month of Ramadan

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a and c only:
children may eat beef during the day
fasting is observed during the daylight hours

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The Shahada

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distinguishes Muslims from other monotheistic religions

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One of the Muhammad’s closest associates, Ali

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is recognized as a Caliph by Sunnis and an Imam by Shiites

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The Aranyakas

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a and c only
belong to the Shruti category
are the “Forest Books”

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Advaita Vedanta

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is teaching of Non-Dualism

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Shiva, the deity of creation and destruction

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all of the above:

  • is responsible for Ganesha’s elephant head
  • is worshipped in the form of a lingam
  • is responsible for transforming the universe through his cosmic dance
  • is associated with forms of ascetic practices
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Raja yoga empasizes

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physical and mental discipline to achieve spiritual insight

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Holi

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is a time when social mores, customs, and the statues quo are reversed

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Hadith

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refers to the collections of stories and saying that preserve the traditions of the early Muslim leaders

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Rama

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husband of Sita and beloved hero who is the champion of the Dharma

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Eid-al-Adhi

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is a festival that commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail

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Divali

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festival of lights and celebrated as a new year festival in parts of India

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Ulama

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refers to Muslim scholars

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Avatar

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incarnation of a deity associated with Krishna, Buddha, and Kalkin

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Jinn

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are spirits created from fire that may be helpful or mischievous and also judged by Allah

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Jnana yoga

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focuses on a path of study, especially in regards to the Upanishads

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Hajj

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incorporates various rites, including the Standing Ceremony at Arafat

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Vahana

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refers to the “vehicle” of the gods

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