Islam

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Allah

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God (lit. “the God”)

Question 1

Ahl-al-kitab

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the people of the book (Jews and Christians)

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Allah Akbar

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“God is Great”

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Ayat

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verse

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Caliph

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a leader of the worldwide Muslim community

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Fatwa

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a published decree or ruling regarding theology or legislation

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Hajj

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the annual pilgrimage to Mecca

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Hijab

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the seclusion or concealment of women; also used to refer to the head covering

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Imam

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the leader of a mosque

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Isa

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Arabic for Jesus

Question 10

Islam

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“submission”

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Jihad

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literally means “struggle” and can be used to mean “war.” Fundamentalists generally believe this to be an additional pillar of faith

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Kaaba

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the shrine of Mecca

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Kafir

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infidel; unbeliever (all Christians and Jews)

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Mujahed

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an Islamic warrior (mujaheddin is plural)

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Nabi

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prophet

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Qur’an

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the principle holy book of Islam

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Ramadan

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The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the month of the fast

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Salam

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Peace–used in greeting

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Salat

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The daily ritual prayers

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Sawm

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The act of fasting

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Shahada

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The testimony/creed; Statement of Faith (“there is no god but Allah. Muhammed is the messenger of Allah”)

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Sharia

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Islamic law

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Sheikh

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Leader, chief

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Shia (or Shi'ite)

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A sect of Islam that believes you must be a direct descendent of Muhammad to be caliph. Believe that Ali was the rightful successor to Muhammad. (10% of Muslims)

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Shirk

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The unforgivable sin--to credit anyone to God's status.

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Sufi

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A Muslim mystic

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Sunni

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"One of the pathway," orthodox Islam. Does not believe the caliph needs to be related to Muhammad. After Muhammed's death, they followed Abu Bakr. (90% of Muslims)

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Surah

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A chapter in the Qur'an

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Zakat

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Almsgiving (must give 2.5% of their wealth)