Sunni and Shiite
title of the political and spiritual leader of the Shiites
What is an imam?
follower of Islam
What is Islam?
not equally true
What is the Bible and Qur'an?
Byzantine weapon
Muslim historians teach that the revelations were later written down by his followers
Muhammad
any worthy Muslim could be selected to lead Islam
What is Sunni?
angel that gave Mohammed revelations
Who is Gabriel?
Islamic Holy book
What is the Hadith?
source of much violence throughout history
Hegira
What is Muhammad's move from Mecca?
title of the political leader of the Sunnis
What is caliph?
forbidden to convert to another religion
Who are followers of Islam?
inconsistent and contradictory
What is the Bible?
Islamic law
jihad
What is Holy war against non-Muslims
rejects the first three caliphs
What is Shiite?
Islam began ??? years after Christ
What is 500?
Allah
What is the Arabic word for "the god?"
does not have Islamic belieft
What is infidel?
Greek Orthodox Christianity
What is spread from the Byzantine Empire to the Balkans and Russia?
cousin of Muhammed
Who is Ali?
Islamic law
What is sharia?
Ramadan
What is the Muslim holy month?
conflicts that began when Muhammad died
What is Wars of Apostasy?
Abbassid caliphate