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Chapter 2 Part A

Sept 1-4 Vocab

TermDefinition
Mecca A City in Saudi Arabia; where Muhammad grew up and lived for some of his life
Ka'bah Big black structure in Mecca. Originally used for pagan worship but now used by Muslims. Muslims must face the Ka'bah when they pray
Ramadan Holy month Islamic festival when Muslims must fast during daylight hours.
Qur'an Sacred Islamic Book. Contains the teachings and visions of Muhammad
Allah Muslim God Means "the god"
Medina Where Muhammad went when he had to leave Mecca (or he would have been killed)
Hegira When Muhammad fled from Mecca to Medina
Islam The religion started by Muhammad Literally means "submission"
Battle of Badr When the people of Mecca went to fight Muhammad (because he kept stealing from their trade caravans). Muhammad was outnumbered, but won. Muhammad used this victory to tell people that his teachings were correct
Muslim Someone who follows the religion Islam
Caliph Islamic leader
Wars of Apostasy The fighting that happened after Muhammad died. Abu Bak'r fought with anyone who wanted freedom from Islam
Hadith A collection (group) of writings about Muhammads life. Includes what he said, did and approved
Shahadah First Pillar of Islam - to say the creed, "there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah."
Salat Second Pillar of Islam - to pray five times a day, facing the Ka'bah
Zakat Third Pillar of Islam - to give money to the community / poor
Sawm Fourth Pillar of Islam - to fast (not eat or drink) during Ramadan. At night they are allowed to eat.
Hajj To take a pilgrimage (religious trip) to Mecca to worship Allah
Sharia Islamic Law
Jihad Islamic holy war
Infidel Someone who does not believe in Islam
Umayyad Muslim dynasty that moved the capital of the empire to Damascus (from Mecca)
Damascus a city in Syria
Caravan a group of traders, travelling by camels
Dynasty when the authority / power of an area is kept within the family
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