Chapter 2 Flashcards
what is the book of Muhammad’s revelations he received during the month of Ramadan written by his followers
Qur’an
Muhammad’s travel to medina
Hegira
Where Muhammad moved with his followers
Medina
Muhammad’s made up religion
Islam
The battle Muhammad won when the caravans attacked him because he would steel money from their boats
Battle of Badr
Followers of Muhammad
Muslims
Word meaning to succeed. The name of the Muslims new leader after Muhammad died. He is one of his first converts
Caliph / imam
The political and religious independence war provoked after Muhammad’s death
Wars of Apostasy
The group that thought Muhammad intended for Ali/ imam ( his cousin ) to be his successor
Shiite
The group that believes Muhammad did not choose a successor
Sunni
The Qur’an and the are at the top of the list of holy books that include the writings of Moses , David , and the gospel chosen by Islam
Hadith
Where was Muhammad born
Mecca
The five requirements for Muhammad died
Five pillars
What is the law developed early in the history of Islam, based on the teachings of Muhammad and of those who have interpreted him
Sharia
What does jihad mean
To strive hard or to become a good Muslim
