Islam Flashcards
one who submits
Muslim
the holy scriptures
Qur’an
migration to Yathrib
Hijra
translates to “custom”, collection of Muhammed’s teachings
Sunna
God
Allah
community of all Muslims
Umma
rules that unite all Muslims
Sharia
statement of faith
Shahada
place of worship
Mosque
like a pastor/priest who organizes & gives services
Iman
annual fast for all Muslims
Ramadan
pilgrimage to Mecca
Hajj
the black box at Mecca that Muslims pilgrimage to
Ka’ba
holy war for the sake of Islam
Jihad
military & political leaders of Muslim community
Caliph
practiced by most Muslims- people who follow the custom
Sunni
dominant in Iraq & Iran- favored Ali as successor of Muhammed
Shi’i
Islam mysticism
Sufi
final prophet
Muhammed
fundamentally good but we are forgetful
human nature
5 categories of Shar’ia
obligatory, recommended, indifferent, discouraged, & forbidden
the Shahada
one God is Allah & Muhammed is his prophet
number of prayers per day
5
points to Mecca
Mihrab
signature feature of a Mosque, calls followers to pray
Minaret
Ramadan
annual fast sunup to sundown that follows lunar calendar
benefits of fasting
compassion for poor, appreciation for what you have, awareness of own mortality, & spiritual growth
wealth sharing
Muslim-required, 2.5%, all possessions
Christian- not required, 10%, only income
significance of Ka’ba
naval of the Earth
2 requirements to attend hajj
Muslim and letter from iman
Sunni vs. Shi’ia
Sunnis are opposed to political succession based on Muhammed’s bloodline & Shiites believe Ali & descendants are part of a divine order
2 possible meanings of Jihad
holy war or daily personal struggle
