Islam
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Created by:
MsUlmer on September 26, 2012
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Description:
vocabulary for Islam unit
Classes:
8th Period S.S., 9th Period S.S.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Koran | the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina |
| Mosque | (Islam) a Muslim place of worship |
| monotheism | the belief that there is only one God |
| polytheism | Belief in many gods |
| Mecca | the holiest city of Islam; Muhammad's birthplace |
| pilgrimage | A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes. Muslims must do this once in their lives. |
| oasis | A small area in the desert watered by springs and wells |
| Muslim | One who follows the way s and customs of Muhammad, specifically those who accept that authority was passed down through consensus of the Muslim community |
| Islam | A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad |
| Muhammad | Founder of Islam, prophet of God |
| Allah | Arabic word for "god" |
| Kaaba | (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine |
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