Islamic Empire Flashcards
Quran
the book of sacred writings- revelations to muhammad by allah
Mosque
muslim place of worship
sharia
the path muslims follow to live moral lives
caliph
the ruler of a muslim community
umayyads
first muslim dynasty
abbasids
arabs who established baghdad- golden age
Minaret
tall tower of a mosque summon to prayer is called
kaaba
square building in Mecca draped in silk, it is the holiest shrine
Mecca
holy city of islam, Muhammads birth plce
Medina
the second holiest city where Muhammad is buried
Did the geography of the Arabian Peninsula increase or decrease (circle one) the speed that Islam spread? Justify/explain your choice…
The peninsula was accessible by trade routes, Baghdad brought in many people who became followers of Islam
Shahada
profession of faith
Salat
prayer- five times a day facing the mosque
Zakat
social responsibility, payment provided to the less fortunate
Sawm
fasting, to show respect
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Sunni
Wanted the next leader to be elected
pray in mosque
saudi arabia
Shiite
Wanted leader to be descended from Muhammad
Prayer in Imam Bargah
Egypt
Achievements of the Abbasid Dynasty
Major contributions to science
Advancements in math- algebra
Translation of Greek texts
Baghdad- Golden Age
Dominance over trade
Promoting Commerce
profession of faith
shahada
prayer- five times a day facing the mosque
salat
social responsibility, payment provided to the less fortunate
zakat
fasting, to show respect
sawm
Pilgrimage to Mecca
hajj
