Dar al Islam and Major World Religions

Flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to Dar al Islam and the major world religions discussed in the lecture.

Dar al Islam

Translated as 'the house of Islam', referring to regions where Islam is the majority religion.

Monotheism

The belief in a single, all-powerful god, a core tenet of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Abbasid Caliphate

An Islamic empire that rose to power in the 8th century, known for the Golden Age of Islam and significant advancements in various fields.

Seljuk Empire

A Turkic empire established in the 11th century, which gained significant power in the Islamic world after the Abbasids.

Mamluk Sultanate

A Turkic Muslim state in Egypt established by enslaved warriors known as Mamluks.

Delhi Sultanate

A Muslim state established by invading Turks in northern India that lasted for 300 years.

Sufism

A mystical branch of Islam that emphasizes personal spiritual experiences and inclusivity regardless of social class or gender.

House of Wisdom

A major intellectual center during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad where significant works of ancient philosophy were preserved and translated into Arabic.

Al Tusi

A prominent Islamic scholar known for inventing trigonometry and contributing to the understanding of astronomy.

Sharia Law

A code of law derived from the Quran that governs the moral and religious conduct of Muslims.