islam Flashcards
Is Islam Monotheistic or Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Founded in?
7th century CE by Muhammad
Pre-Islam period
Jahiliyyah-period
Bedouin- Inhabited Arabia
Originated in
Arabian Peninsula
Bedouin
poor nomadic people and caravan traders-Muhammad.
Burga’ah
Worn by women to cover their hair and face
Mecca
the sacred city
Tawaf
ceremony. ie, seven circumambulations of the shrine following the direction of the sunlight.
Ka’bah
Shrine in Mecca that housed 360 idols of the deities.
Muruwah
courage in battle and patience and endurance for the tribe
Al-lah
God
Quraysh
Powerful Arab clan
how was Muhammad the prophet
Gabriel visited him and told him to begin reciting the word of God
where did Muhammad first live and how old was he when Gabriel visited
Mecca, 40 ish
Why do Muslims believe Muhammad was the final prophet
Muhammad would bring people back to the one true Religion
Who are acknowledged in the Quran as other prophets
Abraham, Moses and Jesus
Characteristics of Qu’ran
less narative like than the Christian bible
5 pillars of Islam
- Shahada: ‘No God but God and Muhammad is God’s prophet.
- Salat: ritual done 5 times a day. dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset and evening.
- Sawm: Ramadan fast
- Zakat: non-poor Muslims give percentage of income to the poor
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca Muslims must try to fulfil at least once in their life.
Hadith
Collection of sayings and stories made about the prophet. Not the most reliable source. 72 virgins not recognised as real by many Muslims.
Sharia law is
forms a part of the Islamic tradition
Umma
Community of believers
Shahadah
There is no god but god and muhammad is gods prophet 1
Salat
Daily 5 prayers
Sawm
Ramadan 3
