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Islam-The Faith Notes
Islam-Background
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The Arabian Peninsula was sandwiched between the
_____________________________________________ and
_______________________________________ Empires.
Inhabited by __________________________________________, nomadic herders who
traversed the Arabian Desert.
The Bedouins were mainly _____________________________________________________, but
were aware of monotheists like Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians.
Islam-Background
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Each year, Bedouins made a pilgrimage to the city of
_________________________________________________, home of the Black Stone-a shrine
to their gods in the Kaaba (cube).
The ____________________________________________________ tribe, descendants of
Ishmael, were wealthy merchants who controlled the pilgrimage trade.
Muhammad
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Muhammad ibn Abdallah, born __________________ BCE in Mecca.
Father died before he was born, his mother shortly after, his grandfather when he was a young
child-raised by an _____________________________________________.
Born into the Quraysh tribe, met Jews, Christians, and Hanifs-another
____________________________________________________ group.
Revelation
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Muhammad would spend time praying in a cave in Mt. _______________________________.
The angel __________________________________________ appeared to Muhammad.
Revealed that there is one ___________________________, the God of Abraham, and
Muhammad was to be his greatest and final _________________________________________.
Muhammad as Prophet
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Islam
Muslims see Muhammad as the last in a line of “______________________________________”
of Abrahamic religion.
o _________________________________________
o _________________________________________ (not God or son of God)
o Muhammad
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Muhammad’s new religion would be called “_____________________________________”submission to God.
Followers of Islam would be called ___________________________________________servants of God.
The first Muslim was ______________________________________________, Muhammad’s
wife.
The Hijra
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Muhammad’s revelation _______________________________________ the leaders of Mecca,
including his own family members.
He left Mecca in 622-The ________________________________, or journey.
Muhammad was welcomed in the city of Yathrib, which was renamed
______________________________________-the city of the prophet.
Battle of Badr
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Muslims began attacking the _________________________________________ of Mecca.
In the ensuing battle, the Muslims were __________________________________________ and
many of Mecca’s leaders were killed.
_____________________________________________ Muhammad as both a spiritual and
political leader.
An attack by Mecca on Medina called the Battle of the
__________________________________________ was unsuccessful.
Return to Mecca
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In 629, Muhammad returns to Mecca with _______________________________ followers,
peacefully takes over the city.
Removes the idols from the _______________________________________ and prays there.
Islam begins to ______________________________________, Muhammad is looked at as a
leader.
The Five Pillars of Islam
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To become a Muslim, one must accept the Five Pillars of Islam.
o _________________________________________________-The Testimony
o _________________________________________________-Prayer
o _________________________________________________-Fasting
o _________________________________________________-Almsgiving
o _________________________________________________-Pilgramage
Shahada
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Salat
A declaration of the ____________________________________ of Islam.
There is no God but God (_________________________________) and Muhammad is His
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Muslims perform five _______________________________________ daily.
They face ____________________________________________ while they pray.
Sawm
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Muslims fast during _____________________________________________ hours during the
holy month of Ramadan.
Zakat
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Muslims are expected to give ___________________% of their income to the needy.
Hajj
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If possible, Muslims are expected to visit the _______________________________ in Mecca
once during their lifetimes.
Divisions in Islam
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After Muhammad’s death, controversy arose over who should become
_____________________________________ (successor).
The caliph was both a _______________________________________________ and religious
leader.
_____________________________________ (10-15% of Muslims) believe only descendants of
Muhammad’s cousin Ali can be caliph.
_____________________________________ (85-90% of Muslims) believe any devout Muslim
can become caliph.
Holy Texts
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The ________________________________-The sacred text of Islam, contains the revelations
God made to Muhammad.
The Quran is written in _________________________________________.
The _________________________________________-the reports of the teachings, beliefs, and
actions of Muhammad-some more reliable than others.
Worship
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A Muslim house of worship is called a ___________________________________.
_______________________________________-A mosque official who leads prayers.
Many mosques are led by _______________________________-community/religious leaders.
Other Key Beliefs
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There is one God. His wishes are sometimes carried out by ___________________________.
All are equal within the _________________________________________, or community of
believers.
God has spoken through ______________________________________ and handed down holy
books-Muhammad and the Quran are the _____________________________________.
A day of ________________________________________________ will come.
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Many Muslims do not drink ________________________________________, use
___________________________________, or eat _____________________________________.
______________________________________________-A body of religious law used to govern.
_____________________________________________-Struggle.
Holy Places in Islam
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1. Mecca-Home of Masjid al-Haram (the sacred ______________________________________)
and the Kaaba.
2. __________________________________________-Where Muhammad took refuge.
3. Jerusalem-Where Muhammad ascended to ______________________________________.