Key words Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
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Monotheism
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Belief there is only one God
2
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Allah
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The god that Muslims worship
3
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Muslim
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Someone who willingly submits submits to Allah
4
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Muhammad
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Founder of islam
5
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Mecca
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A city in Saudi Arabia where Muhammad was born
6
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The ka’aba
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A holy site in mecca marked by a square block and gold building
7
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Qur’an
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The holy book of Islam containing the words Muhammad received from God
8
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Hadith
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Sayings of Muhammad collected in a separate book
9
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Surahs
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Chapters: the qur’an has 114 surahs in it
10
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Calligraphy
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Decorative writing
11
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5 pillars of Islam
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Should define the basic identity of a Muslim
12
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Shahadah
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Declaration of faith
13
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Salah
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Prayer
14
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Zakat
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Charity
15
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Sawm
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fasting
16
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Hajj
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Pilgrimage
17
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Ramadan
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9th month of the Islamic years when Muslims fast
18
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The Night of Power
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The day the holy qu’ran was revealed to Muhammad
