Quiz 1 - Biographies Flashcards
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Ishmael
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Son of Abraham and wife Sarah’s maid, Hagar. Driven away. Traditional ancestor of Muhammad and the Arabic people.
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Abraham
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The first Prophet of God’s will; first monotheist.
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Hagar
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Mother of Ishmael, son of Abraham.
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Khadija
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Widow and then first wife of Muhammad. First convert to Islam.
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Muhammad
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Arab prophet and “reformer” of Islam.
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Aisha
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Last and only virgin wife of Muhammad.
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Fatima
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Youngest daughter of the prophet Muhammad; married the fourth Caliph, Ali.
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Abu Bakr
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Muhammad’s father-in-law and his successor as Caliph.
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Ali
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The fourth Caliph; husband to prophet’s daughter Fatima; regarded as first true successor by Shiites.
