Muhammad’s Successor
Who is Muhammad’s successor?
Abu-Bakr
Which family came to power?
Umayyads
What was the name of the prince who escaped from slaughter of his family?
Abd al-Rahman
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
5
What is the statement of faith?
There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
What does Caliph mean?
Successor or deputy
What does Shi’a mean?
The party of Ali
How long did the Abbasid caliphate last?
750-1258
How do Muslims view Jesus?
As a prophet of god instead of his son.
Where do Muslims gather to pray?
A mosque
What does Jihad mean?
It means striving.
What led to divide in the Muslim community?
The Umayyads abandoned simple life and surrounded themselves in wealth.
Who was the Fatimid caliphate formed by?
Shi’a Muslims who claimed they descended from Muhammad’s daughter.
How do Muslims view Christians and Jews?
They view them as people of the book.
What is almsgiving?
Giving to the poor.
What happened after Muhammad died?
Some tribes left Islam and a few declared themselves prophets.
Why did many Muslims accept the Umayyad’s rule?
For the interest of peace.
What were the two sea-trading networks?
Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean
What is Muhammad’s example?
Sunna
What is pilgrimage in Arabic?
Hajj
Who were the other three elected caliphs?
Umar, Uthman, and Ali
Which powerful group took control in 750?
Abbasids
What did Muslims do to encourage flow of trade?
Set up banks in cities throughout the empire
What is the body of law?
Shari’a
What is the holiday in which Muslims fast?
Ramadan