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Foy Islamic World
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| oasis | A wet, fertile area within a desert |
| caravan | A group of traders that travel together |
| Islam | A religion based on the messages Muhammad is believed to have received from God |
| Muslim | A follower of Islam |
| Q'uran | The Holy book of Islam |
| Pilgrimage | A journey to a sacred place |
| Mosque | A building for Muslim prayer |
| Jihad | To make an effort or struggle; also been interpreted to mean Holy War |
| Sunnah | A collection of writings about the way Muhammad lived that provides a model for Muslims to follow |
| Caliph | A title that Muslims use for the highest leader of Islam |
| Tolerance | Acceptance |
| Shia | A member of the second-largest branch of Islam |
| Patron | A sponser |
| Minaret | A narrow tower from which Muslims are called to pray |
| Caligraphy | Decorative Writing |