Muslim Civilizations Flashcards
1
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Hijra
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a journey to Medina.
2
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Kaaba
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the temple Abraham had built to worship the one true God in Mecca.
3
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Quran
A
the sacred text of Islam
4
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Mosque
A
houses of worship lead by a muezzin.
5
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Hajj
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Pilgrimage to Mecca. All Muslims
6
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Jihad
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struggle in God`s service.
7
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Sharia
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a body of law= Quran, Muhammad`s life, Muslim Traditions.
8
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Sunni
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successor= Muhammad`s tribe. Anyone in the community.
9
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Shiite
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followers of Ali, Muhammad`s son in law.
10
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Sultan
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ruler of sultanate. Muslim ruler
11
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caliph
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successor. Followed Muhammad
12
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rajah
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local Hindu rulers
13
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Sikhism
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the teachings of Nanak
14
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Janizary
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elite force of Ottoman army.
15
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Muhammad
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born in Mecca 570 AD, orphan called by God
