Islam Flashcards
Muhammad
Prophet of Islam revelation from Angel Gabriel born in Mecca (570-632)
Arabian Peninsula
SW Asia. harsh desert. Conquered by Muslim Arabs after the birth of Islam there
Mecca
City in W Saudi Arabia. Holy/make pilgrimage there
Medina
2nd most holy city. Islam gained most followers. Tomb of Muhammad.
Qur’an
Holy book contained guidelines Muslims/Allah followers lived by
Gabriel
Angel who gave Muhammad revelation from god
Allah
Monotheistic god. Creator of everything
Bedouin
Muslim nomadic groups who are pastoral and herd camel in the desert
Sheikh
Title given to a royal male @ birth. Bedouin chief
Ka’aba
Sacred shrine in great mosque @ Mecca. Black stone that they walk in circles around
Khadija
Muhammad’s wealthy wife. Fist follower of Muslim
Caliph
Leaders of Islam succeeding death of Muhammad
Five pillars
Ethical code. Shahada (faith) Salaah (prayer) Sawm (Ramadan) Hajj (pilgrimage) Zakaat (charity)
Ramadan
Holy month, fast from dawn to sunset
Hegira
Flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, where they founded 1st Islam community FIRST DATE ON ISLAM CALENDAR