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islam
submission to will of God~ the religion
Muslim
a person who practices islam
mosque
a muslim temple
ummah
the community of all muslims in the world
Dhimmi
Jews and Christians made agreements to follow certain rules in exchange for protection
Jizya
Tax paid in order to be allowed to practice religions other than islam
infidel
non muslims
people of the book
jews and christians
sharia
Islamic law
ulama
a scholar of sharia law
Who founded Islam? In what City? In what year? To preach to what people?
Founded by Muhammad, in the city of Mecca, in year 610ce, and preached to Arabs.
Name the five Pillars of islam
Beleive there is no God but God (Allah) and Muhammad his prophet
Pray five times a day
Give Charity
Fast-don’t eat during ramadan
On on pilgrimage to mecca (haji)
how does going on a pilgrimage to mecca bind muslims as a community
It binds them because they come together (all at least one in there life)
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