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(Mooresville) Islam

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Arabic word for God Allah
Holy shrine in Mecca. Was supposedly built by Ishmael and Abraham. Visited by Muslims every year who are completing their 5th pillar. Kaaba
Holiest city in Islam. Where the prophet Muhammad was born Mecca
Angel who brought prophetic messages from Allah to Muhammad Gabriel
Muslims believe in these people who have received messages from God. Examples are Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad Prophets
Means "peace through the submission to Allah's will" Islam
Where the divine messages were written that were given to Muhammad. It is the holiest text in Islam Qur'an
City where Muhammad and his followers fled to because he was being persecuted. Medina
The name of the journey that Muhammad and his followers made to Medina. It marks year 1 on the Islamic calendar. Hijrah
Pillar that is a declaration of faith in one god, Allah First
Pillar that requires Muslims pray Second
How many times Muslims are supposed to pray every day. Five
Pillar that promotes giving to the poor Third
Pillar that requires Muslims to fast during Ramadan Fourth
Pillar that says all Muslims should make a pilgrimage to Mecca Fifth
Name given the the journey to Mecca that all Muslims should make at least once in their life Hajj
According to Muslims, they have this ancestor in common with the Christians and the Jews Abraham
Means "holy war" Fair and defensive war permitted by the Qur'an Jihad
The fine art of handwriting developed by the Muslims Calligraphy
Library where the Muslims stored translations of Greek and Roman literature, saving it for future generations House of Wisdom
Muslims house of worship Mosque
Series of holy wars fought for control of sacred cites, such as Jerusalem Crusades
The opponents of the Muslims in the Crusades Christians
Beautiful palace built by a Muslim ruler as a tomb for his wife in India. Best example of Muslim architecture. Taj Mahal
Instrument that was invented by Muslims and used by sailors to find direction in the middle of the ocean Astrolabe
Known as the City of Peace at its height Baghdad
Muslim conquerors who attempted to invade the Byzantine Empire, starting holy wars with the Christians. Seljuk Turks
Sacred Language of Islam Arabic
Time of fasting that celebrates when Muhammad received the revelations that would someday become the Qur'an Ramadan
Holy book of Islam that contains stories of the prophet's life Hadiths
Final prophet according to Islam Muhammad
City where Muhammad supposedly ascended into heaven. Location of the Dome of the Rock temple Jerusalem
Muslims believe that they descended from this son of Abraham Ishmael
Muslims laws compiled by scholars who interpret the Qur'an and teachings of Muhammad Sharia
What Muslims call Christians and Jews People of the Book
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