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| The inner mystical aspect/dimension of Islam |
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| Imam (according to Shi’ism) |
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| must be from family of the Prophet. Infallible and sinless. |
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| leader of prayer/ political leader |
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| Imam (according to Sunnism) |
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| supported Abu Bakr as first successor of the Prophet and first four Caliphs. Imam is a divinely gifted. Prayer leader |
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| divine revelations of God in the Qur’an and Sunna; not law |
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| Recording/ recording of the prophetic Sunna (sunna is acts, deeds, approvals, sayings of Prophet Muhammad. Legal, ethical, and moral source) |
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| Islamic Holy book., “to recite” |
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| Judge, rules in accordance with islamic law (shari’a) |
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| Lawyer, expert on Islamic law |
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| ,Independent reasoning. Exertion; through examination of legal source; exerting one’s utmost efforts to find a legal solution for an issue not present in the Qur’an and Sunna. |
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| Islamic scholar that is competent in interpreting Sharia through ijtihad; exercises legal reasoning. For Sunnis= any trained jurist can be a mujtahid For Shi’ites= a mujtahid is a high ranking jurist whose teachings must be adhered to |
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-claiming rights with understanding/recognition of Islamic traditions and laws; involves direct engagement with the Qur’an; an attitude to seek justice and citizenship.
-Is a form of feminism concerned with the role of women in Islam. It aims for the full equality of all Muslims, regardless of gender, in public and private life. Islamic feminists advocate women's rights, gender equality, and social justice grounded in an Islamic framework. |
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| started by Elijah Muhammad; goals are to improve spiritual, mental, social, and economic condition of Muslims in US and of humanity. |
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