FIVE PILLARS Of ISLAM | PEOPLE | Muslim Vocabulary | Empire of the Caliphs |
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What is a declaration of Faith?
"There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God."
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What is Muhammad?
Muslims believe god had other prophets but this man was the last and greatest prophet.
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What is the Quran?
The muslim holy book.
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What is the Umayyad dynasty..
This dynasty ruled the muslim world until 750.
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What is Daily prayer?
Muslims must do this daily.
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Who is Muhammad?
The founder of Islam
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What is a mosque?
The Muslim house of Worship.
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What is Damascus?
This city was the capital of the Umayyad dynasty.
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What is giving Charity to the poor?
This is the third pillar.
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Who are Muslims?
These people were the followers of Islam.
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What is hajj?
The pilgrimage to Mecca.
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What is the Abbassids?
This dynasty was founded in 750 by Abu al-Abbas.
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What is Ramadan?
Muslims must fast from sunrise to sunset during this holy month.
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What are Sunni Muslims?
This branch of Muslim felt the caliph should be chosen by leaders of the Muslim community.
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What is Jihad?
The struggle in God's service.
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What is Baghdad?
The capital city of the Abbassids
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What is Mecca?
Muslim must take a pilgrimage to this city once in a lifetime
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Who are the Shiites Muslims?
This branch of Muslims believed the only true successors to the prophet were descendants of Muhammad.
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What is a Caliph?
A successor to Muhammad.
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