Islamic Terms and Concepts

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Caliph

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A leader in the Muslim world, both politically and religiously.

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Quran

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The holy book of Islam, containing the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Mosque

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A place where Muslims gather for worship and prayer.

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Imam

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A religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque.

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Sharia

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Islamic law based on the teachings of the Quran and Hadith.

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Mecca

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A holy city in Islam, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Hadith

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A collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Sunni

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The largest branch of Islam, believing that the community should choose the caliph.

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Shia

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A branch of Islam believing that only descendants of Muhammad's family can be caliphs.

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Jihad

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An Islamic term meaning 'struggle' or 'striving,' often used to refer to a spiritual or physical struggle for the faith.