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Islam Terms
Important terms to know regarding Islam
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/27/2013

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Sufism
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branch of islam focused on mystical experiences of Islam
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Sunnah
Definition
literature containing Muhammad's behavior and sayings
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Muezzin
Definition
person that calls Muslims to pray
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Last Judgement
Definition
belief that world will come to apocalyptic end and all non-muslims will go to hell
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Ummah
Definition
muslim community
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Fativa
Definition
legal opinion
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Ulama
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person that devotes entire life to studying Islamic law
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Jihad
Definition
"striving" (misconceived as "holy war")
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Wakhabism
Definition
discarding of all practices not specifically approved by Qur'an and Sunnah
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Dhimmi
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protected status
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