Unit 7: Islam Vocabulary

Front

Followers of Islam; in Arabic, one who has submitted.

Back

Muslims

Front

Arabic word for god. The same god as the Christian and Jewish god. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Allah

Front

The holy book of Islam, revealed to Muhammad. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Qu’ran

Front

People who speak to, and for, god.

Back

Prophets

Front

Houses of worship for Muslims.

Back

Mosques

Front

Successors to Muhammad as religious and political leader of Islam. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Caliphs

Front

A specific group within a religion, such as Shi’a Muslims or Baptists. Fill in the blank: ________

Back

Sect

Front

Egalitarian religious community of all Muslims.

Back

Umma

Front

Journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later renamed Medina). What is this journey called?

Back

Hijrah

Front

A holy war waged on behalf of Islam as a religious duty.

Back

Jihad