Islam Flashcards
What kind of climate did the Bedouins live in?
A scorching desert
Why were Mecca’s political leaders upset with Muhammad?
He taught that there is only one god
What do Muslims believe the Qur’an contains?
Flawless words of Allah (message from God)
What do Muslims believe the Sunna contains?
Record of Muhammad’s words and actions
Why is shari’a important to Muslims?
It is the Islamic system of law
Why was Abu Bakr important to Islam?
He helped the religion survive after Muhammad’s death.
Record of Muhammad’s words and actions
Sunna
Islamic system of law
Shari’a
Muslim house of worship, education, and social work/charity
Mosque
Flawless words of Allah (message from God)
Qu’ran
A religious teacher who leads weekly services and prayers at a mosque
Imam
Trip to Mecca at least once (exception: financial or medical issues)
pilgrimage/hajj
Giving to those in need
Almsgiving/Zakat
Do 5 times a day
prayer
There’s only one god and Muhammad is his messenger
faith
