Week 3 Flashcards

1
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Muhammad’s Successor

A

Abu Bakr

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2
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The War of Apostasy (Ridda)

A

A series of wars against Bedouin rebels led by Abu Bakr.

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3
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Musaylama

A

A group of people who followed what Muslims believe to be a false prophet.

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4
Q

Second Caliph

A

Umar

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5
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Dhimmi

A

A contract where non-Muslims would not be treated poorly in Muslim conquered lands.

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6
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Jizya

A

A tax for non-muslims who are under Muslim rule in exchange for protection.

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7
Q

Umar’s Legacy

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Umar is known for conquering Byzantine, Sassanids, Egypt, and Iraq. He also established garrison towns.

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8
Q

Madrasa

A

Any Islamic education system.

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9
Q

Ijtihad

A

Individual reasoning of the Qur’an

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10
Q

Third Caliph

A

Uthman

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11
Q

Fourth Caliph

A

Ali

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12
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The Battle of Camel

A

Aisha followers tried to overthrow Ali’s leadership but failed

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13
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Muawiyya

A

Governor of Syria who refused to show loyalty to Ali.

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14
Q

The Battle of Siffin

A

Ali vs Muawiyya

Ended in arbitration

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15
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The Kharijtes

A

Those who once supported Ali but disagreed with Arbitration with Muawiyya.

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16
Q

Fifth Caliph

A

Muawiyya, but told Hasayn he could be caliph following his reign.

17
Q

Sixth Caliph

A

Yazid, son of Muawiyya. This father to son caliph transition was the first in the hereditary monarchy in Islamic history.

18
Q

The Karbala Tragedy

A

With Muhammad’s grandson, Hasayn, was murdered by Yazid troops.

19
Q

Seventh Caliph

A

Muawiyya II (lasted for 40 days)

20
Q

Eighth Caliph

A

Marwan

21
Q

Zubayr

A

A Meccan who tried to declare himself caliph during Marwan’s rule.

22
Q

Revolt of Mukhtar

A

Iraqis who were loyal to Ali. They tried to revolt against Marwan and Zubayr. but failed.

23
Q

Ninth Caliph

A

Abd al-Malik

24
Q

Tenth Caliph

A

al-Walid