Islam Flashcards

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Muhammad

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Prophet of Islam revelation from Angel Gabriel born in Mecca (570-632)

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Arabian Peninsula

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SW Asia. harsh desert. Conquered by Muslim Arabs after the birth of Islam there

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Mecca

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City in W Saudi Arabia. Holy/make pilgrimage there

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Medina

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2nd most holy city. Islam gained most followers. Tomb of Muhammad.

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5
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Qur’an

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Holy book contained guidelines Muslims/Allah followers lived by

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6
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Gabriel

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Angel who gave Muhammad revelation from god

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7
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Allah

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Monotheistic god. Creator of everything

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8
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Bedouin

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Muslim nomadic groups who are pastoral and herd camel in the desert

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Sheikh

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Title given to a royal male @ birth. Bedouin chief

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10
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Ka’aba

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Sacred shrine in great mosque @ Mecca. Black stone that they walk in circles around

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11
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Khadija

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Muhammad’s wealthy wife. Fist follower of Muslim

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12
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Caliph

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Leaders of Islam succeeding death of Muhammad

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13
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Five pillars

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Ethical code. Shahada (faith) Salaah (prayer) Sawm (Ramadan) Hajj (pilgrimage) Zakaat (charity)

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14
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Ramadan

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Holy month, fast from dawn to sunset

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15
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Hegira

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Flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, where they founded 1st Islam community FIRST DATE ON ISLAM CALENDAR

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16
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Hajj

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

17
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Almsgiving

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Giving up something to charity/zakaat

18
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People of the Book

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Belief based on scripture like Jews, Muslims, and Christians