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Islam |
A religion based on the teachings of muhammaded. |
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Sheikh |
A leader of an Arab tribe |
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Quran |
The holy book of Islam |
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Shari'ah |
Islamic code of law |
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Caliph |
A Muslim leader |
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Sunni |
Group of Muslims who accept the rule of the Umayyed caliphs (largest group) |
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Shia |
Groil of Muslims who believed the descendents of Ali should rule (smallest percentage of Muslims) |
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Sultan |
A Seljuk leader. The word sultan means "holder of power." |
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Mosque |
A Muslim house of worship. |
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Bazaar |
A marketplace. |
