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an assembly called to pick the next Muslim caliph
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council
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the successor to Muhammad as political, civil and religious leader of a Muslim state
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caliph
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the belief that there is only one god
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monotheism
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the sacred book of Islam that is believed to contain the revelations made to Muhhamad by Allah through the visions of Gabriel
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Qur'an
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a small area in the desert watered by springs and wells
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oasis
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any system of social organization made up of villages, bands or other groups with a common ancestry, language, culture, and name
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tribe
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a member of a group who moves from place to place in search of food, water, and grazing land for their herds
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nomad
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a believer in Islam
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Muslim
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every Muslim is required to take this religious journey to Mecca to profess their faith oin Islam.
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pilgrimage
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the branch of Islam that follows the caliphs elected to succeed Muhammad
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Sunni
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a group of people that travel together
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caravan
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an arabian sheik
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tribal elder
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an open air market
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suq
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the ancient shrine called the Ka'bah is located in the city of
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Mecca
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When Mecca surrendered to Muhammad in 630, he
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forgave his enemies
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