islamic stuff I should know Flashcards
1
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Koran
A
sacred book of Islam
2
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Hijrah
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The Muslims leaving Mecca to go to Yathrib to be safe
3
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Hajj
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the pilgrimage to Mecca, One of the five pillars of Islam
4
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Mosque
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Muslim place of Worship
5
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Caliph
A
leader of Islam
6
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Sunni
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Of of the two parties of Islam that were created when Muhamud died. Means followers of Mohamad’s example
7
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Shia (Shiite)
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Of of the two parties of Islam that were created when Muhamud died. Means party of Ali. Thinks the Caliph should be blood relatives.
8
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Five Pillars
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things all Muslims must do
9
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Medina
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Means city of the prophet, used to be Yathrib
10
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Kaaba
A
big box in Mecca
