Mini Islam Quiz Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Allah
A
One (only) God
2
Q
Qur’an
A
Holy book
3
Q
Arabic
A
Language of Islam
4
Q
Sunna
A
Muhammad’s example
5
Q
Shari’a
A
Islamic law
6
Q
Abraham
A
(Born in Ur around 2,500) patriarch to whom Muslims, Christians, and Jews trace their descent
7
Q
Caliph
A
Highest political and religious leader in a Muslim government
8
Q
Umayyads
A
Dynasty that ruled the Muslim Empire from AD 661 to 750=Shi’a
9
Q
Shi’a
A
Branch of Islam whose members believe the first four caliphs are the rightful successors of Muhammad
10
Q
Sunni
A
Branch of Islam whose members believe Ali and his descendants are the rightful successors of Muhammad
