Muhammad 622 CE Muh Flight from Mecca to

Muhammad 622 CE Muh. Flight from Mecca to Medina in 622; beg. of Muslim calendar Qu’ran Koran (old spelling) Submission to Allah One who submits Name for God in Islam Shahadah: Profession of faith…There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet Community of believers Muslim place of congregational worship Towers attached to a mosque; muezzin calls the faithful to worship Islamic law code Salat: Pray 5 times daily facing Mecca Exact words and deeds of Muhammad a member of an ascetic, mystical Muslim sect. Zakat: Pay alms to poor (charity) 2% of income Sawn: Fast during the day light hours of Ramadan (9 th lunar month) Trade Jihad -”holy war” Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca (means & health provided) Feb. Hajji Large black stone in Mecca, alter built by Abraham Spiritual capital Political capital Muh. ascended into heaven in Jerusalem, where Abraham went to sacrifice Isaac 85%--follow Muh. Example 12 %--caliph should be blood relative of Muh.

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