Muslims And The Arabian Peninsula Flashcards
What is Islam?
A religion based on the teachings of the prophet, Muhammad.
Who is Muhammad?
The founder of Islam and the prophet of Allah.
Who are Muslims?
Followers of Islam.
Who is Allah?
The Arabic word for God.
What is the Qu’ran?
The holy book of Islam.
What is Mecca?
Muslim’s most holy city and the birthplace of Muhammad.
What is medina and why is it important?
Muslims’ second most holy city where Muhammad’s body is entombed.
What are nomads?
A group that has no fixed home and moves from place to place.
What is a clan?
A group of various families.
What is a tribe?
A group of families and clans.
What is the Kaaba?
A sacred shrine in Mecca which formerly housed statues of polytheistic gods.
What is an idol?
An image used as an object of worship.
What is shari’ah?
Islamic laws that prohibit certain behavior such as drinking alcohol, eating pork, gambling, and dress guidelines for women.
What is a sunnah?
A book for Muslims revealing Muhammad’s teachings, practices, and deeds.
What is a Ramadan?
Muslims’ holy month for fasting.
What is a hajj?
A journey (pilgrimage) to Mecca.
What is almsgiving?
Muslims’ obligation to give to charity to help the needy.
What is a mosque?
A place of worship for Muslims.
What and who is a muezzin?
A Muslim who calls other Muslims to prayer.
Who is a caliph?
Religious leader of a Muslim empire/region.
Who is a Shi’a Muslim?
A Muslim who believes that a caliph should be a blood relative of Muhammad.
Who is a Sunni Muslim?
A Muslim who believes that a caliph doesn’t have to be a blood relative of Muhammad.
What is a sedentary?
A permanent settler, no longer a nomad.
What is monotheism?
The belief that there is only one god.
