Terms
The arabic word representing the one god of Islam
Allah
muslims pray towards this in Mecca, a shrine/house of worship, associated with Abraham, contains the Black Stone
Ka'aba
"Successor"/ "deputy", Spiritual leader of Islamic religion
Caliph
The only true version of the Quran is written in what language?
Arabic
Who was Muhammed's 1st wife and convert to Islam?
Khadijah
Main prophet of Islam who is often regarded as their founder
Muhammad
The name "Islam" comes from the Arabic word for ___________________.
submission
Who was the wealthy family that took control of Islam after the rightly guided caliphs?
Umayyads
In contrast to Greek scholars, Muslims searched for solutions to problems through _____________ rather than logic.
experimentation
What did Muhammad do on his successful return to Mecca?
Destroy all of the idols
Branch of Islam that believe the first four caliphs are the rightful successors to Muhammad.
Shi'a
At the time of his birth, what was the predominant religion in the region which Muhammad lived?
polytheism
This group of people believe that it is not important to have a leader who is a descendant of Muhammad.
Sunni
What is one of the most popular pieces of literature that came from the ancient Muslim culture?
The thousand and one nights
Muslims believe Muhammad was the last in a long line of ________ sent to reveal God's word.
Prophets
a religious pilgrimage to Mecca
Hajj
What is the name of the nomadic people of the Arabian peninsula organized into tribes/clans?
Bedouins
Who are the 4 rightly guided caliphs?
(ALL OR NOTHING)
Abu-Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali
How was the Muslim society structured? What were the social classes they used?
muslim born, converted , people of the book (Protected people), slaves
What is the name given to the Islamic religious community?
Umma
Islamic body of law
Shari'a
How did early Muslims treat Jews & Christians?
With tolerance, "People of The Book"
What were the main reasons for the spilt between the spreading Islam?
dispute over the whether the Caliph needed to relative of Muhammad and over the role spirituality in life in life
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1. Statement of Faith
2. Give alms
3. Pray 5 times a day
4. Fasting
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
Why did Muhammad believe he was a prophet?
The Angel Gabriel came and told him so.