| Term | Definition |
|---|
| significance | the quality of being important or of giving meaning |
| Qur'an/Koran | The sacred writings of Islam, Muslims believe these were revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina |
| Sunnah | (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran |
| 5 Pillars of Islam | 1. belief in one God, Allah, and Muhammad his prophet 2. daily prayer; pray 5 times a day facing Mecca 3. charity 4. fasting (sunrise to sunset) during Ramadan (September-October) 5. hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime (and visit Kaaba) |
| normative | giving directives or rules |
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