Key Terms of Islam

Question 1

Submission to the will of Allah.

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Islam

Question 2

A city in western Arabia. It was a concentrated trading center in the time of Muhammad.

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Mecca

Question 3

Ornamental writing, important because it is considered a way to reflect the glory of Allah.

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Calligraphy

Question 4

How did Muslim leaders and scholars help preserve European culture after the fall of Rome?

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Translating European Texts on Science and Philosophy

Question 5

One who has submitted.

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Muslim

Question 6

The duties that all Muslims have to carry out are known as the:

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Five Pillars

Question 7

Revelations collected in a book, considered the holy book of the Muslims.

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Qur'an

Question 8

Why did Muhammad's teachings anger some people in Mecca?

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Bad for business, Fear of Abandoning Traditional Gods

Question 9

Meaning "Party of Ali" they opposed Abu Bakr as the true Caliph.

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Shi'a

Question 10

A title meaning "successor" or "deputy."

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Caliph

Question 11

While meditating the voice of the angel Gabriel spoke to him the word of God.

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Muhammad

Question 12

The four caliphs following Muhammad were known as the:

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Rightly Guided Caliphs

Question 13

In Muslim society, Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians were known as:

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People of the Book

Question 14

Considered Muhammad's example and the best model for proper living.

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Sunna

Question 15

The migration from Mecca to Medina by Muslims in 622.

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Hijrah

Question 16

The word for God in Arabic.

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Allah

Question 17

Laws that regulate the family life, moral conduct, and business and community life of Muslims.

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Shari'a

Question 18

Chosen as the Caliph following Muhammad's death.

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Abu Bakr

Questions 18