The Rise Of Islam Flashcards
Umayyads
Family that came to power moves Muslim capital to Damascus
Shi’a
The party of Ali shi’ites resisted rule of Umayyad
Sunni
Followers of Muhammad’s example. Didn’t outwardly resist Umayyad rule
Sufi
Rejected luxurious life of Umayyads
Abbasides
Rebel group helped overthrow Umayyad and took control of empire moved capitol to Baghdad
Al-andalus
Spain land southern Berber armies conquered and settled, extraordinary Muslim state
Fatimid
Caliphate. Formed in shi’a. Claimed descent from Muhammad’s daughter
Caliph
Successor or deputy. In 632 Abu-bakr became first Muslim caliph
Allah
The concept of belief in one God in Arabic. The God of Islam
Muhammad
Arabic man born to powerful family, orphaned, traveled with uncle(trader) businesses manager for Khadijah(later married) the voice of Gabriel told him he was the messenger of Allah. Later began preaching w/ wife and friends. Met w: hostility moved from Mecca to Yathrib(hijrah) took Mecca back, died
Islam
Submission to the will of allah. Muslim religion
Muslim
One who has submitted people who believed in the principals of Islam
Mosque
Islamic house of worship, church
Hajj
Pilgrimage every capable Muslim makes to Mecca at least once wearing identical clothing
Hijrah
Pilgrimage Muhammad made to Yathrib 200 miles
Quran
Holy book of Muslims.
Sunna
Muhammad’s example, mode for proper living
Sharia
Body of law regulating family life, moral conduct, business and community. Combination of Sunna and Quran
House of wisdom
Library, academy, translation center opened by caliph al-Ma’mun in 800s allowed different ethnic and religious people to work together developing science and techniques still used today
Calligraphy
The art of beautiful writing. Created because depicting living things discouraged. W/ Arabic
