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Islam Flashcards

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one who submits

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Muslim

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the holy scriptures

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Qur’an

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migration to Yathrib

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Hijra

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translates to “custom”, collection of Muhammed’s teachings

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Sunna

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God

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Allah

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community of all Muslims

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Umma

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rules that unite all Muslims

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Sharia

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statement of faith

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Shahada

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place of worship

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Mosque

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like a pastor/priest who organizes & gives services

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Iman

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annual fast for all Muslims

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Ramadan

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pilgrimage to Mecca

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Hajj

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the black box at Mecca that Muslims pilgrimage to

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Ka’ba

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holy war for the sake of Islam

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Jihad

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military & political leaders of Muslim community

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Caliph

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practiced by most Muslims- people who follow the custom

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Sunni

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dominant in Iraq & Iran- favored Ali as successor of Muhammed

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Shi’i

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Islam mysticism

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Sufi

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final prophet

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Muhammed

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fundamentally good but we are forgetful

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human nature

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5 categories of Shar’ia

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obligatory, recommended, indifferent, discouraged, & forbidden

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the Shahada

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one God is Allah & Muhammed is his prophet

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number of prayers per day

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5

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points to Mecca

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Mihrab

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signature feature of a Mosque, calls followers to pray

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Minaret

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Ramadan

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annual fast sunup to sundown that follows lunar calendar

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benefits of fasting

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compassion for poor, appreciation for what you have, awareness of own mortality, & spiritual growth

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wealth sharing

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Muslim-required, 2.5%, all possessions
Christian- not required, 10%, only income

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significance of Ka’ba

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naval of the Earth

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2 requirements to attend hajj

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Muslim and letter from iman

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Sunni vs. Shi’ia

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Sunnis are opposed to political succession based on Muhammed’s bloodline & Shiites believe Ali & descendants are part of a divine order

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2 possible meanings of Jihad

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holy war or daily personal struggle

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