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Islam Day - 2
Jodie Lyon Class
12
Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
04/04/2013

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What are the two main groups of Islam?
Definition
Sunni and Shia
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What is a Caliph
Definition
The ruler/leader of Islam
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Who were the first 4 Caliphs after Muhammad?
Definition
  1. Abu Bakr
  2. Umar
  3. Uthman
  4. Ali
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Who was the first Caliph after Muhammad? When did he rule?
Definition
Abu Bakr; 632-634
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Who follows Abu Bakr as Caliph? When does he rule? How does he die?
Definition

Umar

  • 634-644
  • Assassinated
Term
Who follows Umar? When does he rule? How does he die?
Definition

Uthman

  • 644-661
  • Assassinated
Term
How followed Uthman? When did he rule? How he his rule end?
Definition

Ali

  • 656-661
  • Was overthrown by a powerful ruler
Term
80% of Muslims are Sunni or Shi'a?
Definition
Sunni
Term
How do Sunni's select a leader?
Definition
Selecting a Caliph
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Who believes in Imam-possessor of special knowledge?
Definition
Shi'a Muslims
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How do Shi'a Muslims select a leader?
Definition
Handed down from Ali and to his male line
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What is Sufism?
Definition
  • Mystical tradition tradition of Islam
  • Believe in pursing God in the present world through prayer and devotion
  • Seek union with God through personal disciplines
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