Unit 11.2 - KEY WORDS Flashcards
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Authority
A
The power and right to make demands of others.
2
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Bismillah
A
The words which begin every surah.
3
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Hadith
A
Sayings and actions of the prophet Muhammad as recorded by his family and friends.
4
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Imam
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A person who leads salah prayers.
5
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Masjid
A
Place of prostration.
6
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Qadi
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A judge in Islamic Law.
7
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Shari’ah
A
Islamic law based on the Qur’an and sunnah.
8
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Shi’ah
A
Muslims who believe only the caliph Ali was rightly guided.
9
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Sunnah
A
The says and deeds of the Prophet.
10
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Sunni
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Muslims who believe that the first four caliphs were rightly guided.
11
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Ulama
A
Scholars of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
12
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Ummah
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The worldwide Muslim community.
