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Islam : A monotheistic religion based on submission to one God - Coggle…
Islam : A monotheistic religion based on submission to one God
Core Beliefs
Muhammad The final prophet who received God’s message
Quran: The holy book believed to be the word of God
Hadith: Recorded sayings and actions of Muhammad
Tawheed: The belief that God is one and has no partners
Shirk :The sin of believing in more than one god or associating partners with God
Five Pillars : The five basic acts of worship in Islam
Shahadah:Declaring belief in one God and Muhammad as His prophet
Salat : Praying five times a day facing Mecca
Zakat: Giving money to help the poor
Sawm: Not eating or drinking during daylight in Ramadan
Hajj :A religious journey to Mecca once in a lifetime if able
Important Places and History
Mecca:The birthplace of Islam and holiest city
Medina: City where Muhammad moved and built the first Muslim community
Abu Bakr: Muhammad’s close companion and the first leader after his death
Law & Society
Sharia: Islamic law based on the Quran and Hadith
Theocracy: A government ruled by religious leaders or based on religious laws
Al-Kitab: Jews and Christians, who share belief in one God
Jihad
Greater Jihad : The personal, internal struggle to be a better Muslim
Lesser Jihad: The external struggle to defend Islam
Groups in Islam
Sunni : Muslims who believe leaders should be chosen by the community
Shi’a :Muslims who believe leaders should be from Muhammad’s family
Sufism : A spiritual mystical branch focused on a personal connection with God
