World Of Islam Flashcards
Imam
Religious leader.
Pilgrims
Travelers to a religious shrine.
Caliph
Successor (of Muhammad)
Pillars of Faith.
5 duties all Muslims must fulfill.
Zakah
Charity.
Vizier.
Chief adviser.
Mosque.
Muslim house of worship.
Hajj
Travel every Muslim must complete. Going to Mecca 2 months after Ramadan.
Hijab
Covers head and neck.
Burqa
Veil & hat that completely covers face and body.
Quran
Muslim scriptures
Kaaba
Arabia’s holiest shrine.
Who is Muhammad?
Muhammad was God’s prophet, founder of Islam.
What were the basic teachings of Islam? What are the five pillars of Islam?
Basic teachings are that everyone is equal in the eye of God.
5 pillars: confession of faith, praying, charity, fasting, pilgrimage.
Why did Islam spread rapidly?
Islam spread rapidly because after the Heijra, Muhammad spread the word and people converted. It promised Paradise, equality, and one God (Allah).
What were some of the achievements of hone Islamic civilization?
Some achievements were having an empire going from the Indus River to the Pacific Ocean, and a religion that spread throughout the world.
What issue divided the Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
The dispute was over who would become successor.
What is the Koran?
The Koran is the Quran (Muslim scriptures).
Who was Saladin?
Saladin was the noble leader that led Muslims to be leaders of Jerusalem again.
How do you think centuries of invasion by outsiders contributed to the cultural diffusion in the Middle East?
Each invader left behind part dog their culture spreading new religions/traditions.
What roles did women have in Islam?
Women seemed knowledge, and we’re subordinate to men.
Why did Muhammad begin to spend time alone in a cave outside of Mecca?
To pray, fast, and spend time away from the sinning in Mecca.
Why did Meccas leaders persecute Muhammad and his followers?
They were afraid to lose business.
What is the Islamic Creed?
There is No God but Allah, Muhammad is the prophet.
In what direction do the Muslims gave to pray?
They face in the direction of the Kaaba.
What does the Quran promise all believers who fulfill their duties?
They are promised to go to Paradise in the afterlife.
What role did religion play in Arab life?
Religion was the most important factor in Arab life.
Which Arab contribution do you think has most affected other civilizations? Explain your choice.
Their idea of creating a currency was very unique and useful. It allowed trade to become much more quicker and easier for the and the other surrounding civilizations.
What parts of life in the Arab Empire would you have liked? What parts would you have disliked?
I like how they pray 7 times daily and are constantly intact with their faith. I would have disliked how they treated women poorly.
