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Chapter 18 Islam means “submission” Simplest and most readily understood Salvation – moral\ethical code Monotheistic = 1 god ◦ “Allah” Prophet = Muhammad Holy book = Koran/Quran Worship place = Mosque Followers = Muslims ◦ Imam – male prayer leader New leader called Caliph ◦ “Successor of Muhammad” New Caliphs expanded Islamic Empire ◦ India, N. Africa, and Spain Problem… ◦ Arguments o/ Caliph Led to division of Islam 3 branches Sunni 1. Majority sect – 90% Believe followers of Islam chose Caliph ◦ ◦ Shiite/Shiah 2. Minority sect – 10% Believe Muhammad selected successor, his son-inlaw Ali ◦ ◦ Only descendents Ali rightful Caliphs Sufi 3. ◦ ◦ Very, very small % Believe experience god directly & live very simply
