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AP World History - Islam Flashcards

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8173660273SunniBranch of Islam who allow caliphs to rule in military, religious, and political positions0
8173660274ShiaBranch of Islam that believes only the descendants of Ali himself are the rightful leaders (Imams)1
8173660275Caliph/Caliphate(area)Associated with the Sunni; established after Muhammad's death. Claim to be the rightful heir to Muhammad2
8173660276ShariaLaw that regulates every aspect of life3
8173660277SufiUses mystical means to seek a direct and personal experience of the Divine4
8173660278MullahTeachers/leaders in Islamic philosophy. Experts in Islamic belief.5
8173660279Pillars of IslamThe five requirements for believers. The core message of the Quran (the remembrance of God)6
8173660280ImamPrayer leader in the Shia division7
8173660281JihadA powerful religious journey that is the main priority of the individual8
8173660282AyatollahEducated Islamic leader9
8173660283Quran (Koran)Sacred text of the Islamic faith; conveys nothing less than the very presence of the Divine. Core message: the remebrance of God summarized in the Pillars of Islam10

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