FA3 Flashcards
Define Reconciliation
The act of coming back together after a conflict
Define Usury
Giving money with a high interest rate
Define Revelation
A divine message to humans from a messenger
What did the prophet(PBUH) establish in Al-Madina?
An Islamic state
Define Al-Jihad
A holy war to defend from the enemies of islam
Define allegiance
Giving loyalty to a government or ruler
Define Kinship
The relationship in a family, especially blood relatives
Describe the life of the Bedouin tribes
The Bedouin tribes are nomads who move from one place to another with their sheep, camels, and goats. They also grew crops by the Oasis
Describe the location of Mecca and its importance as a trading centre
1-Mecca is located between: Yemen, Mesopotamia, Lebanon, and Syria
2-The trade route from Yemen to the north was by caravans
3-Mecca has been regarded as a resting place for travelers
Why did the prophet(PBUH) migrate from Mecca?
1-Rich merchants of Mecca including Quraish did not convert to Islam
2-They forced the Prophet to leave and they beat his followers
Why was the conquest of Mecca so important?
1- the Muslims had adopted it as a center of their faith
2-All the prayers were conducted while facing Mecca
What happened in the Holy battle of Tabuk?
Many tribes adopted Islam, and sent their leaders to pledge their loyalty to the prophet(PBUH)
When did the prophet(PBUH) die in the Muslim calendar?
on Monday 12th Rabi al aw-al 10 AH (632AD)
What goods were transported to Mecca and from where?
-Dates from Oman
-Leather, Textiles, Precious stones, etc. from India and China
-Olive oil, wood, corn from Damascus
-Clothes and textiles from Egypt
What does Islam mean?
It means the Submission to the will of Allah(SWT)
Who is called a Muslim?
A person who has converted to Islam/Born following Islam, is called a Muslim.
What are the key events in the life of Prophet Muhammed(PBUH)
-Building the Mosque in Medina
-Establishing peaceful relations between tribes
-Forming the Islamic constitution
