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Islam Review

TermDefinition
Moors Muslims who crossed over into and lived in Spain
Shari'a Muslim law combining Sunna and the teachings of the Qur’an
Bedouins Arabic nomadic herders organized into tribes
Muhammed Born into a small clan. Angel Gabriel revealed to him verses to recite. He was a prophet
Hajj Pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca
Hijrah Journey from Mecca to Medina made by Muhammad in 622AD
Qur'an Holy book of Islam, revealed to Muhammad by God
Mosque Holy house of worship for Muslims. No furnishings or pictures, only prayer mats
Jihad Struggle to defend the faith. If you die in this struggle you will go to heaven
Sunna Muhammad’s example of proper living. Known as the “way of the prophet”.
Allah The Muslim/Arabic word for God
Muslims Followers of Islam
Dome of the Rock Site in Jerusalem, where Muhammad is believed to have gone up into heaven.
Caliph “Successor of the Prophet”
Sufi Muslim mystics that lead a simple life devoted to God
Ramadan Holy month in Islam when God revealed to Muhammad the Koran
Astrolabe Allowed observers to chart the position of the stars and calculate their own position on earth
Imams Muslim religious leaders. Leaders of the community and mosque for Shiite
Minaret Tower attached to the mosque that would have a crier call out to Muslims to come and worship
Thousand and One Arabian Nights Collection of Muslim Folktales including Sinbad and Aladdin
Sultan Ruler of the Turks. Claimed to serve the Caliph
Sunni Muslims who accepted Mu’awiyah as caliph. Muslim leaders could pick the next caliph
Shi’ah (Shi’ite) Believed that only descendants of Ali could be caliph
Ka'aba Place in Mecca where Muslims face to pray
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