history islam Flashcards
1
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islam
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the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.
2
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muslim
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a follower of the region islam
3
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quran
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Islamic sacred book full of messages from allah
4
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shariah
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religious law based on the teachings of the quran.
5
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mosque
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muslim place of worship
6
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imam
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person who leads the prayers in a mosque
7
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caliph
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political and religious leader
8
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sunni
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larger branch of islam did accept the first three caliphs
9
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shia
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smaller branch of islam did not accept the first three caliphs maybe even four
10
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bazaar
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an important marketplace in muslim cities
11
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patriarchy
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society dominated by men
