Islam vocab words Flashcards
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Islam
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A religion based on the teachings of Muhammad
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Oasis
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A green area in the desert fed by underground water
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Sheikh
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A leader of a Arab tribe usually a loyal member
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Caravan
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A group of traveling merchants and animals
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Quaran
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The holy book of Islam
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Shari’ah
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Islamic code of law
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Sunni
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A group of Muslims who accepted the rule of the Umayyad caliphs
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Shia
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A group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule
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Sultan
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Seljuk leader
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Astrolabe
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A tool that helps sailors navigate by the position of the stars
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Minaret
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The tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer
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Caliph
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A Muslim leader
