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Islam Vocabulary

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a nomadic tribal people who live in the desert regions
a group of people and their camels that travel together in the desert (often for safety)
the pilgramage to Mecca made in life of a Muslim, one of the 5 pillars
the headscarf worn by some Muslim women
religious leader of prayer in a Mosque
the most sacred shrine in Islam, focal point for prayer in Islam
the most sacred place in Islam; location of the Ka'bah
the wall niche or alcove that is a facing Mecca inside a mosque
the stair or pulpit-like place from which the Imam leads prayer
the man that calls the worshippers to pray from a minaret tower
the tower from which a Muezzin calls worshippers to pray 5x/day
the building for worship for the Islamic faith
the prophet and God's messenger, founded the faith of Islam
the written word of God as shared with Muhammad
The 40 days that are reserved for fasting during the daylight hours
the ritual washing done by followers of Islam before entering the mosque
A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 AD undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
Mosque in Jerusalem where Muhammad ascended to heaven
the Semitic language of the Arabs
A city in the Holy Land, regarded as sacred by Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.
marks the end of Ramadan and the fasting. Very festive time. Eid al- fitr means recurring happiness
a believer or follower of Islam
Muslim name for the one and only God
a fertile place in a desert where there is water and vegetation
belief in one God

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