World History – chapter 10 Section 2

first caliph of the Muslim empire (632-634). Ascending to power after the death of his son-in-law Muhammad. He made Islam a political and military force throughout Arabia.

successor to Muhammad. A political and religious leader of the Muslims

a member of one of the largest Muslim sects who believe that inspiration comes from the example of Muhammad as recorded by his early followers

a member of one of the two major Muslim sects. Believe that the descendants of Muhammad's daughter and son-in-law Ali are the true Muslim leaders

Muslim mystics who seek communion with God through meditation, fasting and other rituals

members of the Sunni dynasty of caliphs and ruled a Muslim empire from 661 to 750

dynasty that ruled in Baghdad from 750 - 1258

capital city of present day Iraq. Capital of the Muslim empire during Islam's golden age

slender tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer

Muslim ruler