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Foy Islamic World
Term | Definition |
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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 |