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5091889845The HajjThe holy pilgrimage to Mecca0
5091889846Islam"Submission", signifies the obedience to the rule and will of Allah1
5091889847Muslim"One who has submitted."2
5091889848MuhammadBorn into family of merchants, married Khadija, believed that there was only one god Allah, Gabriel brought him the messages, he was Allah's last prophet, his revelations were preserved in the Quran, left Mecca for Medina (Yathrib), later traveled back to Mecca (hajj). The seal of prophets.3
5091889850Five Pillars of IslamAllah as only god. Pray to Allah daily while facing Mecca. Observe a fast during Ramadan. Give to the needy. Undertake the hajj.4
5091889851JihadStruggle. Imposes spiritual and moral obligations on Muslims by requiring them to combat vice and evil. Also physical struggle.5
5091889852The Sharia LawProvided guidance. Inspiration from Quran. Developed a way of life.6
5091889853CaliphLeader with religious and political power. THe highest person possible. Deputy. Abu Bakr was the first after Muhammad's death.7
5091889854The Shia (Shiites)Tried to return the caliphate to the line of Ali.8
5091889855SunnisTraditionalists. Accepted the ligitimacy of the early caliphs.9
5091889856SufiSought a mystical, ecstatic union with Allah. Passionate singing, spirited dancing.10
5091889860JizyaSpecial tax paid by non-Muslims in Muslim territory11

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