Islam Expands Flashcards
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Umayyads
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Family that came to power. Moved Muslim capital to Damascus
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Shi’a
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Meaning “party of Ali” believed caliph needed to be a descendant of the prophet.
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Shi’ites
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Members of Shi’a
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Sunni
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Those who did not resist the rule of the Umayyads… Meaning followers of Muhammad’s example
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Sufi
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Rejected the luxurious life of the Umayyads. They pursued a life of poverty and devotion to a spiritual path
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Caliph
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Title that means “successor” or “deputy” …. Given to Abu-Bakr after death of Muhammad
