Islamic art Flashcards
1
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calligraphy
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ornamental writing
2
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madrasa
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islamic theological college, often incorporating a mosque
3
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mosaic tile work
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the most difficult of all varieties islamic artisans practiced
4
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Pyxis
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a cyndrilical box with a hemisphere lid
5
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shahnama
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book of kings, Persian national epic poem recounts the history of Iran from creation until the muslim conquest
6
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islam
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submission to gods will
7
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muslims
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followers of islam
8
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allah
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arabic for the god
9
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Qur’an
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scripture
10
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Jibra’il
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angel that met with Muhammed for 23 yrs (Gabriel)
11
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Muhammed
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religious, social, and political leader
12
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Medina
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Muhammed and followers went there to escape persecution
13
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Hijrah
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migration
14
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Mecca
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spiritual center with the Kaaba, also where Muhammed was born
15
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Pillars of Islam
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- Profession of faith (Shahada)
- Daily prayers (salat) five times a day
- Alms to the needy (zakat)
- fasting during Ramadan (sawm)
- Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)
