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Islamic Leadership and Religious Practices: Sunni vs Shia, Quizzes of World Religions

Islamic LawIslamic HistoryComparative ReligionIslamic Theology

Definitions of key terms related to islamic leadership and religious practices in both sunni and shia traditions. Topics include the roles of caliphs and imams, the concept of the mahdi, and the sources of authority in sunni and shia islam. Additionally, the document covers the concepts of halal and haram, and the significance of the kaaba as a shrine to allah.

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  • What is the significance of the Mahdi in Islam?
  • What is the role of caliphs in Sunni Islam?
  • What is the role of imams in Shia Islam?

Typology: Quizzes

2014/2015

Uploaded on 05/04/2015

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Download Islamic Leadership and Religious Practices: Sunni vs Shia and more Quizzes World Religions in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Sunni DEFINITION 1 -Elect Leaders that will hand down succession-Rashidun- ABU,UMAR,UTHRAM, AND ALI TERM 2 Shia DEFINITION 2 -Rejects the first 3 Caliphs-Ali is the true successor TERM 3 Imam in Sunni DEFINITION 3 -Minor religious leaders-can be scholars// authorities of religion TERM 4 Imam in Shia DEFINITION 4 -Religious political leaders of the community-Dont SIN TERM 5 Mahdi DEFINITION 5 Guided one-Messianic like figure-Will purify earth, ride of evil and reign 10-20 year-Ismali's son TERM 6 Source of Authority Sunni DEFINITION 6 Qur'an=sacred text, many interpretations, allegory vs literalsunnah= examples of prophet's life and teachings, valid collection of 6 authoritative Books TERM 7 Sharia DEFINITION 7 The pathdivine/religious law code TERM 8 Wealth Practices of Hallal DEFINITION 8 none TERM 9 Haram (hawrong) DEFINITION 9 Sinful/forbidden things-not slaughtered in the name of god- EXCEPTION= STARVATION TERM 10 Halal (halright) DEFINITION 10 -Allowed-iTS NOT HARAM
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