Early Islam Flashcards

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Official start date of Islam

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622 CE

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Founder of Islam

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Muhammad

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Dar al-Islam

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House of Peace; conquered territory that was safe for all Muslims to practice their religion in

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Dar al-Harb

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House of War; place outside of the Islamic controlled territory where Muslims were not protected

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Date of the first revelation to Muhammad

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610 CE

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5 Pillars of Islam

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1. 1. There is only one God and Muhammad is His messenger

2. 2. Ritual Prayer

3. 3. Charity

4. 4. Ritual Fasting

5. 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca

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When did Muhammad's forces take control of Mecca?

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630 CE

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Sunni

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Followers of Muhammad who believed his successor should be someone with good leadership and military skills

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Shi'a

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Group of Muhammad's followers who believed his successor should be someone in his family

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caliph

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successor to Muhammad; controlled a caliphate