Rise of Islam
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Muhammad | an Arabian merchant turned prophet whose teachings became the basis for a new religion |
| Islam | religion based on messages Muhammad received from God/angel |
| Muslim | a person who follows Islam |
| Quran | the holy book of Islam |
| shrine | a place where people worship a saint or a god |
| pilgrimage | journey to a sacred place |
| mosque | a building for Muslim prayer |
| Muhammad's teachings | only one God-Allah, Muhammad was a prophet, rich & poor were equal, rich should share with the poor |
| Muhammad's first military conquest | converted tribes attacked Mecca's caravans until Mecca gave in & accepted Islam |
| jihad | literally means "to make and effort, or to struggle" can be translated "holy war" |
| Sunnah | refers to the way Muhammad lived, which provides a model for Muslims |
| Five Pillars of Islam | the five acts of worship required of all Muslims |
| Shariah | islamic law, based on interpritations of the Koran and the Sunnah; makes no distinction between religious & secular life; very influential in daily life |
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