Final Islam Review Flashcards
Islam
to submit
Allah
The God
Ka’ba
- 360 dietes
- mosque
- 60 in. cube
Mecca
- Muhammed conquers in 630
Mt. Hira
Where Muhammed had his first revelation
- Near Mecca
Prohpets
God’s messangers
Sura
Chapters in Quaran
Al Fatiha
- 1st sura: opening
- Emphasizes strict monotheism
Hadith
- Stories of Muhammed
Shari’a
- Means “straight path to water”
- Has come to mean “Islamic law”
Sunni
- 85-90% branch that believes in Abu Bakr
Shahada
No god but Allah and Muhammed is God’s lost messanger
Zakat
charity
Hajj
pilgrimage
Imam
Prayer leader for Sunmi
JIhad
Israel (to struggle)
Hijab
head scarf
Greater Jihad
Inner (right vs wrong)
Lesser Jihad
Holy War
Muslim
one who submits
Quran
recitation messages
Medina
Means “city of prophet”
- Muhammad in 622
Aya
Verses in Quran
Sunnah
the way
People of the Book
Jews
Shi’a
10-15% branch; followers of Ali
Saum
Fasting during the 9th month of Ramadan
Salat
Prayer 5 times a day
5 pillars of Islam
- Shahada
- Salat
- Zakat
- Saum
- Hajj
Caliph
The chief Muslim civil and successor of Muhammad
- Means “successor”
Niqab
Black garment that covers the face of a Muslim woman
Muslim calendar
-Lunar
Asalam alechem
Means “Peace be upon you”
Jum’a
Friday of the muslim calendar and the special noon service that all Muslim men must attend
burqa
Outer garment that covers the whole body of a Muslim woman
hijra
Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina
Muhammed
- Prophet who had his first revelation on Mt. Hira
- No stories of him in Quran
Abu Talib
Muhammad’s uncle
Abu Bakr
Muhammad’s successor
Aisha
Muhammad’s last wife, 18 y/o
Khadija
Muhammad’s first wife
Ali
Abu Talib’s son; becomes adopted by Muhammad
Fatima
Muhammad’s fav daughter