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25 Cards in this Set
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Hadith
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Muslim way of life as described by Muhammad. One of the sources of Islamic law.
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Sunnah
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The normative way of life for Muslims, practice and traditions of Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran.
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Hirjah
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Immigration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE
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622 CE
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The beginning of the Islamic calendar.
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Shahada
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The declaration of belief in the unity of God and the prophethood of Muhammad, on eof the five pillars. No god but God.
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Shirk
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Concept of the sin of polytheism, when a person holds something as higher than Allah.
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Kufr
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Arabic word meaning infidel, one who does not recognize Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad.
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Caliph
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Civil and religious leader of Muslim state, representative of Allah on earth
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Shari'ah
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Body of Islamic religious law. "Path" or "way." Outlined in the Koran as stated by Muhammad. The divine law.
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Sunni
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Believe that the first four caliphs were the rightful successors to Muhammad. Most Muslims are Sunni.
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Shi'ite
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Believe that Muhammad's family and Imans have spiritual and political rule over the community. Believe that Ali was the first of the three Imams and was the rightful successor to Muhammad.
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Ali
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Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law. Ruled Caliphate from 656 to 661. Cause of the split between Sunni and Shi'ites.
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Ummah
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The entire muslim world, the muslim congregation
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Imams
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Muslim leaders
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Sufism
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Mystical dimension of Islam
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Medina
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city in western Saudi Arabia, the second holiest city
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Mecca
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The holiest city in Islam, the ultimate destination of the hajj and the location of the Ka'bah
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Zakat
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One of the pillars of Islam, the act of giving a percentage of one's wealth to the poor.
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hajj
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The pilgrimage to Mecca, the fifth pillar of Islam
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Ka'bah
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The most sacred site in Islam. Most believe that is was first built by Adam and then reconstructed by Ishmael.
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Jihad
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A holy war. Also a personal struggle for self-improvement against evil. An effort in God's name.
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Ulama
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Educated class of Muslims, legal scholars. Interpret the laws.
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Black Muslims
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African American muslims, followed Malcolm X in America. Not always accepted as part of the community
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Hijab
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The veiling of women for the sake of modesty
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Ramadan
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Time of fasting, the holiest month in the Islamic faith. The 9th month.
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