Islam Flashcards
(26 cards)
the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity, with about 1.8 billion
Islam
The word Islam means
“submission” or “surrender,”
The word “Islam” means
“submission to the will of God.”
Followers of Islam are called
Muslims
places where Muslims worship
Mosques
The major holy text of Islam
Quran (or Koran)
A central idea in Islam is “jihad,”
“struggle.”
He was the final prophet sent by God to reveal their faith to mankind.
Muhammad
Muhammad traveled from Mecca to Medina with his supporters. This journey became known as
the Hijra (also spelled Hegira or Hijrah)
A series of leaders, known as
Caliphs
The first caliph was “ “, Muhammad’s father-in-law and close friend.
Abu Bakr
The 2nd Father-in-law of Muhammad
Caliph Umar
When Umar was assassinated six years after being named caliph, “ “, Muhammad’s son-in-law, took the role
Uthman
Uthman was also killed, and “ “, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law, was selected as the next caliph.
Ali
Accept that the first four caliphs were the true successors to Muhammad
Sunnis
Muslims believe that only the caliph Ali and his descendants are the real successors to Muhammad
Shiite
Considered the most important holy book among Muslims
The Quran (sometimes spelled Qur’an or Koran)
A symbol of Islam
crescent moon and star
Declare one’s faith in God and belief in Muhammad
Shahada
pray five times a day (at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening)
Salat
To give to those in need
Zakat
fast duringRamadan
Sawm
make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once during a person’s lifetime if the person is able
Hajj
Islam’s legal system
Sharia Law
