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Abraham's Three Sons - Coggle Diagram
Abraham's Three Sons
Abrahamic religions are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which are all named after Abraham, who is considered their first prophet.
People of the Book Referring to Jews and Christians, who are considered to have received earlier revelations from God in the form of the Torah and the Bible. Islamic culture holds Judaism and Christianity in higher regards than other religions.
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Quran The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Mohammad by the angel Gabriel.
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Al-Kitab Arabic for "the Book," referring to the Quran or sometimes to the scriptures of the People of the Book.
Jihad Translated as "struggle" or "striving." It has two main interpretations: the greater jihad, which is the personal spiritual struggle against sin, and the lesser jihad, which is the physical struggle or warfare in defense of Islam.
Hadith (of Gabriel) Collections of sayings, actions, and approvals of Mohammad, which provide guidance on various aspects of life and Islamic law.
Sharia Islamic religious law derived from the Quran and the Hadith, covering all aspects of a Muslim's life.
Five Pillars The five basic acts of worship that are considered the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice, seen in the Quran as well as the Hadith
- Shahadah: Confession of faith, declaring belief in the oneness of God and Mohammad as his prophet.
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca, which every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are able.
- Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan.
- Zakat: Giving charity to those in need.
- Salat: Daily prayers performed five times a day.
Mecca The holiest city in Islam, birthplace of Mohammad, and site of the Kaaba. It is the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Medina The second holiest city in Islam, where Mohammad migrated and established the Muslim community after facing persecution in Mecca.
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