Vocab
God in Arabic
Allah
instrumental in publication/distribution of Qu'ran
Caliphs period
there is no God but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God
witnessing
Holiest place for Muslims
Mecca
are both religions Abrahamic religions (yes or no)
yes
sanctuary thats in the middle of the mosk in mecca, most sacred space for muslims
Ka'bah
rise of Islam’s military, political, and religious power in Arabian Peninsula
Classical period
done while facing Mecca
prayer
Second holiest place for Muslims
Medina
how many gods do Muslims believe in
one
term for those who took over after Muhammad died, leaders of Islam after the death of
Muhammad
Caliph
Also called Golden Age
Medieval Period
Muslims are obligated to do this
Almsgiving
site of the Kabah
Mecca
they believe he was a great prophet
the words/teachings of Muhammad
Hadith
erosion of Muslim influence
Classical period
done during the month of Ramadan
fasting
3rd holiest place for Muslims
Jerusalem
who is the only woman mentioned in the Qur'an
Mary
two main types of Muslims
Sunni and Shi'ia
during which Muslim period did Spain become a Christian nation again?
Medieval Period
pilgrimage to Mecca
Hajj
Muslim place of worship
mosque
what is a central interreligious dialogue theme for both Muslims and Christians
Family