Islamic Empire notes

Who started the religion of Islam?

The prophet Muhammad.

What is the religious text of Islam?

The Koran and Quiran.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

Faith (Shahadah), Prayer (Salat), Charity (Zakah), Fasting (Sawm), and Pilgrimage (Hajj).

What does the Shahadah represent?

The declaration of faith stating that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.

What is Salat?

The ritual prayer performed five times a day that establishes a direct connection with Allah.

What is Zakah?

The practice of giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need.

What is Sawm?

The abstention from food, drink, and other physical needs during the month of Ramadan.

What is Hajj?

The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime.

How did the religion of Islam spread?

Muhammad persuaded people, and early followers spread it further.

Who or what is worshipped in Islam?

Allah.

How did the empire of Islam expand through military conquest?

Led by the successors of Muhammad, known as the Caliphs, who unified and expanded territories.

What territories did the empire of Islam expand to?

Central Asia, North India, Spain, North America, Persia, Mediterranean Sea.

What is a similarity between early Islamic leadership ideas?

Their religion wasn’t forced.

What is the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims?

Shia’s believed that Ali, muhammads cousin and in law should have been the first leadership, while Sunni’s believed that Abu Bakr a close companion of Muhammad is the right leader.

Describe the geography of the Arabian Peninsula.

A hot and dry region with temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, various deserts, and mountain ranges.

What are caliphs?

Leaders of the Muslim community who are successors of the Prophet Muhammad.