Exam 13: Islam

Give a brief overview of Sufism and its relationship to Islam generally.

Which of these was not one of Muhammad's firsour successors, whom all Sunnis find acceptable?

The Sufi mystic Rabi'a Al-Adawiyya was born into opulence in the early twentieth century.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Sufism

What is the Night Journey?

Provide a brief overview of each of the Five Pillars of Islam.

A caliphate is a state governed by a caliph.

The foundation of Islam is belief in ________.

What does mushrik translate to?

Shi'a Muslims believe that the divine authority of Muhammad was passed to his legitimate hereditary successors beginning with Abu Bakr.

Briefly describe the experiences that led to al-Ghazali choosing the Sufi path, and his reasoning for the importance of that path.

Give a brief overview of the hajj and the stories it embodies.

What does the following Key Term mean: -Muhammad

Most of the world's Muslims live in ________, which is home to nearly a billion adherents.

Who became the first leader of the Muslim community after the death of Muhammad?

Muslims affirm that Muhammad is the last in a long line of prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

According to John Esposito, "The struggle of Islam today is between competing voices and visions, between a dangerous and deadly ________ and the vast majority of mainstream Muslims."

Over the course of how many years did Muhammad receive revelations?

The Shi'a comprise 10-15 percent of all Muslims, the Sufi, 85-90 percent.

According to the Quran, Muhammad