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9 Cards in this Set
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Muhammad
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did not like that people worshipped idols
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Angel Jibril
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spoke to Muhammad in a cave
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Muhammad's History:
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-fled to Medina in 622 (beginning of Islamic calendar)
- Conquered Mecca in 628-632 |
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5 basic beliefs of Islams
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1. There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet
2. Pray 5 times 5 times a day during Mecca 3. Give 2.5% to the poor 4. Fast during Ramadan 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca |
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Goal
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Unite people to worship one god
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Different from Christianity
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-Allah is not a personal god
-men can have up to four wives -women have to obey their husbands (they can be beaten or harmed) |
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Worship Services
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Fridays for one hour (men have to go, women are optional)
pray 5 times a day |
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Geographic Center
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Mecca, Arabia
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Trick
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Allah is not personal, therefore what is the incentive for following him?
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