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7804642985Abbasid DynastyThe third Islamic dynasty succeeding the prophet Muhammad. Took place 556-653 CE.0
7804642986BaghdadThe capital city of Iraq1
7804642987Battle of ToursA battle involving Franks and Burgundian's against Islamic forces in which the Franks were victorious. It was seen by Christianity as a turning point in the fight against Islam. Took place 732 CE2
7804642988BedouinsA nomadic arab of the desert.3
7804642989CaliphThe primary Muslim civil and religious leader. Believed to be a descendant of Muhammad4
7804642990Dar al IslamTranslating as "abode of peace", any place country where Muslim's can practice their religion as a ruling sect.5
7804642991DhimmiTranslating to "protected person", the non-muslim citizens of an Islamic state.6
7804642992Five PillarsShahadah: Reciting the Muslim profession of faith Salat: Performing ritual prayers in the proper way Zakat: Paying a charity tax to benefit the needy Sawm: Fasting north during the month of Ramadon Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca.7
7804642993JizyaA yearly tax historically placed upon the Dhimmi.8
7804646346MamluksA word for slaves, specifically Muslim slave soldiers and Muslim rulers of slave origin9
7804646347MeccaThe holy city of Islam, the birthplace of Muhammed. Only Muslim's are allowed to enter.10
7804646348MuhammadMuhammad is the prophet and founder of Islam. According to Islamic doctrine, he was God's Messenger, sent to confirm the teachings of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets11
7804646349Seljuk TurksA medieval Turko-Persian Sunni Muslim Empire. Originated from the Qynyq branch of Oghuz turks.12
7804646350ShiasOne of the 2 main branches of Islam, followed specifically in Iran. It rejects the first 3 Caliphs and regard the fourth caliph, Ali, as the first true successor to Muhammad13
7804646351SufisAn Islamic mystic, responsible for expansion of Islam.14
7804646352Sultana king, specifically one ruling over a muslim state.15
7804648558SunnisAnother of the two main branches of Islam,16
7804648559Umayyad DynastyThe second of the 4 major caliphates established after the death of Muhammad, started off oppossed to Muhammad but eventually embraced the Islamic faith.17
7804648608ViziersA high official in some Muslim countries, specifically in Turkey during Ottoman rule.18

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