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The chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of Muhammad.

Caliph

A denomination of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad.

Sunni

A denomination of Islam that believes that only descendants of Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali are legitimate leaders.

Shi’a

A term used in Islam to refer to Jews and Christians who are believed to have received earlier revelations from God.

“People of the Book”

A place of worship for Muslims.

Mosque

A monotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, meaning 'submission to the will of God'.

Islam

A follower of Islam.

Muslim

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

prophet

The founder of Islam, considered the last prophet in Islam.

Muhammad

The Arabic word for God in Islam.

Allah

The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Qur’an

The holiest city in Islam, the birthplace of Muhammad, and the site of pilgrimage.

Mecca

A cube-shaped building in Mecca that is the most sacred site in Islam.

Ka’aba

The five basic acts of worship that are considered the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice.

Five Pillars

The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims.

Hajj

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Ramadan

An early form of credit or cheque used in trade, relevant in Islamic banking.

Sakk

The process by which cities grow, and higher population density is established.

Urbanization

A major intellectual center during the Islamic Golden Age, located in Baghdad.

House of Wisdom

Characterized by a mix of cultures, nationalities, and ideas.

Cosmopolitan

A period of great achievements in art, science, and culture, particularly in Islamic history.

Golden age

the 1st pillar in the 5 pillars of islam

Shahada - Profession of Faith

the 2nd pillar in the 5 pillars of islam

Salat - Prayer

the 3rd pillar in the 5 pillars of islam

Zakat - Almsgiving S

the 4th pillar in the 5 pillars of islam

Sawn - Fasting

the 5th pillar in the 5 pillars of islam

Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca