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18 Cards in this Set
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Qur'an |
The fundamental and sacred text of Islam upon which the entire religion is based. Also served as a source for developing shari'a law. |
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Sura |
A Qur'anic "chapter", or one section out of 115 into which the Qur'an is divided. |
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Shar'ia |
Islamic law |
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Hadith |
Known as the "traditions". A series of stories and sayings about the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) |
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Fatwa |
The legal religious opinion of a mufti, or Muslim lawyer. |
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Patriarchy |
System in which men have socioeconomic, moral, legal, and political power. They also have power over property and the ability to be heirs. |
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Misogyny |
Dislike for or inherent prejudice against women. |
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Harem |
Literally, a sacred space. Also a private or familial space for women. |
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Fundamentalism |
Belief that the Qur'an should be interpreted at face value without context and followed exactly. |
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Sunnis and Shi'is |
Two different sects of Islam. Have the same core beliefs about the prophet, but vary on other points. Sunnis believe in the caliph as a political leader. Shi'is believe in the Imam as a political and religious leader who should also be a descendant of the prophet. |
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Sufis |
Mystics. A Sufi can be a Sunni or Shi'i. They emphasize spirituality, purification of the heart and God. Considered to be more lenient. |
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Secularism |
Separation of state from religion. |
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Demography |
Composition of a human population (based on race, religion, etc.) |
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Hijab |
In the Qur'an, literally means curtain, separation of heaven/hell, cover of the heart, or shield from divine light. In modern context, refers to a range of coverings for women. Hijab can refer to a head covering or to a full-body covering, including the eyes. |
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Sartorial |
Relating to clothes or style of dress. |
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Polygamy |
Practice of having more than one wife or husband at one time. |
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Seclusion |
State of private or sheltered from others. |
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Gender |
The concept of sexes such as male and female, but with social context or meaning attached. |
