Key Terms Flashcards
Tawhid
The oneness of God
Theist
Someone who believes in God
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Principle of Utility
The idea of having one leader with one plan
Retribution
Revenge
Shahadah
Pillar of Faith
Sawm
Fasting during Ramadan to remember Moses
Salat
Ritual prayer
Zakat
Charity to the poor
Akhirah
Islamic term referring to after life
Caliph
Chief Muslim
Imam
Islamic leadership position
Mika’il
Archangel
Prophet
Someone who has been spoken to by God
Shi’a Muslims leadership belief
Bloodline of Muhammad should be leader
Sunni Muslims leadership belief
Have an elected leader
Khums
20% of your income should be paid to help the religion of Islam
Greater Jihad
The inner struggle
Lesser Jihad
The outer struggle to be a better Muslim
Salah
Praying 5 times a day or 3 times if your Shi’a
Mihrab
Indicates the direction of Mecca
Rak’ah
Prescribed movements during prayer
Zakah
Form of giving money (Alms or Khums)
Ka’bah
Large cube in Mecca