Islam Beliefs and Teachings Key Words Flashcards

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Allah

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The Arabic name for God

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Akhirah

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Everlasting life after death

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Caliph

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A person considered to be a political and religious successor to the prophet Muhammed, and the leader of Sunni Muslim community

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Iblis

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A spiritual being created from fire who was thrown out of paradise

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5
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Imam

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A person who leads communal prayer

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Ka’aba

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Black, cube-shaped building in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca

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Predestintation

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The idea that God knows / determines everything that will happen in the universe

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Prophet

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A person who proclaims the message of God

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Qur’an

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Holy book revealed to Muhammed by the angle Jibril

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Risalah

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The belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans

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Tawhid

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The Oneness and unity of God

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Shi’a

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Muslims who believe in the Imamate, the successorship of Ali

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Sunnah

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The teachingsand deeds of Muhammad

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Sunni

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Muslims who believe in the successhorship to Muhammad of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali

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