AP World History Islam Flashcards

5091889845	The Hajj	The holy pilgrimage to Mecca	0
5091889846	Islam	"Submission", signifies the obedience to the rule and will of Allah	1
5091889847	Muslim	"One who has submitted."	2
5091889848	Muhammad	Born into family of merchants, married Khadija, believed that there was only one god Allah, Gabriel brought him the messages, he was Allah's last prophet, his revelations were preserved in the Quran, left Mecca for Medina (Yathrib), later traveled back to Mecca (hajj). The seal of prophets.	3
5091889850	Five Pillars of Islam	Allah as only god. Pray to Allah daily while facing Mecca. Observe a fast during Ramadan. Give to the needy. Undertake the hajj.	4
5091889851	Jihad	Struggle. Imposes spiritual and moral obligations on Muslims by requiring them to combat vice and evil. Also physical struggle.	5
5091889852	The Sharia Law	Provided guidance. Inspiration from Quran. Developed a way of life.	6
5091889853	Caliph	Leader with religious and political power. THe highest person possible. Deputy. Abu Bakr was the first after Muhammad's death.	7
5091889854	The Shia (Shiites)	Tried to return the caliphate to the line of Ali.	8
5091889855	Sunnis	Traditionalists. Accepted the ligitimacy of the early caliphs.	9
5091889856	Sufi	Sought a mystical, ecstatic union with Allah. Passionate singing, spirited dancing.	10
5091889860	Jizya	Special tax paid by non-Muslims in Muslim territory	11