 | Term | Definition |
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sheikh |
the ruler of each arabic tribe |
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Quran |
the holy scriptures of Islam about the vision of Mohammed, followers are called Muslims |
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islam |
submission of will to Allah |
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Hegira |
journey Mohammed and followers made to Medina, this year is regarded as the first year of the official Islamic calendar |
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theocracy |
government run by a religous leader |
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hajj |
pillgrimage to mecca |
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five pillars of islam |
the five rules of islam |
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first piller |
belief in allah and muhammad as his prophet |
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second pillar |
standard prayer five times a day and public prayer on Fridays at midday to worship Allah |
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third piller |
The observation of the holy month of Ramadan (the ninth month in the Muslim calendar), including fasting from dawn to sunset |
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fourth piller |
Making a pilgrimage (hajj) if possible, to Mecca in one’s lifetime |
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fifth pillerq |
giving alms to poor and unfortunate |
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