Definitions
A provision in shariah law that allows dhimmis to live in Islamic states in exchange for praying the Jizya
Dhimmitude
From the Arabic word for "nation,"it is a collective community of Muslims around the world
Ummah
To maintain unity, Muslim leaders demand this."thinking differently instigates the crumbling of empire."
Uniformity
Muslims believe God graciously sent messages to every nation to teach submission and warn people against false religious teachings and practices.
Source of revelation that Islam draws to
Praying five times per day facing Mecca.
The second pillar of Islam, Salat
A Muslim who embraces the full application of shariah law and who views jihad as a call to conquer non believing nations
Islamist
The largest branch of Islams,this fraction believes that Muhammad's successor should be chosen by a consensus of Muslims.
Sunni Islam
Discussing problems openly is seen as a display of weakness. "Debate brings out fissures. Fissures divide. Thus, debate amounts to division."
Suppression of disagreement
We are created in the image of God, and despite the fall, we continue to bear the image .
what Islam says about humanity
A special time set aside for fasting during the month of Ramadan
The fourth pillar, Sawm
The oral history of Muhammad's teachings, rulings, and the actions of his early companions.
Hadith
the second largest branch of Islam, this fraction believes that Muhammad's successor should be someone from his bloodline.
Shiite Islam
Thinking differently is dangerous in Islam, says Manji. When leaders settled on particular interpretations of Muhammad's teachings,"the very idea of innovation became criminalized."
Elimination of critical thought
When Allah created the world, Muslims say, Adam and Eve were actually Muslim and we make too many mistakes.
what Islam says is wrong with us
The confession of faith:"There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is a prophet."
The first pillar, Shahada
part of the Hadith describing Muhammad's exemplary actions.
Sunnah
A branch of Islam that arose as a protest to the worldliness invading the Muslim faith,this fraction believes that Allah has a personal and mystical nature.
Sufi Islam
the unforgivable sin of Idolatry or polytheism in Islam;in Arabic it means "partner" another with God;i.e.,worship anyone or anything besides Allah.
Shrik
believing in everything you do and live up to the five pillars.
What Islam says about how we should live
The donation of 2.5 percent of a Muslims's annual income.
The third pillar, Zakat
non-Muslims living in Islamic states.
Dhimmis
The central holy book of Islam that Muslims believe to be the literal word of God, recited verbatim from God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.
Quran
The biblical witness being accurate
The Muslim community cannot contrast
How we are to understand other worldviews based on Islam
The fifth pillar, Hajj