Middle East and Islam

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Middle East

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Area of land that includes SouthWest Asia + North Africa

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Islam

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A monotheistic religion founded in the Middle East and spread to Asia, Africa, and Europe with the help of Muslims.

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Mecca

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Birthplace of Islam (city) located on Red Sea.

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Muhammad

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A Muslim prophet.

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5 Pillars of Islam

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Shahada (Profession of Faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Almsgiving), Sawm (Fasting), Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Quran

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Sacred Islamic text.

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Sunni Muslims

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Believe that the first four Caliphs could be selected from among the Quraysh tribe, which was the clan of Prophet Muhammad, and part of the Islamic community.

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Shia Muslims

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Felt Ali (leader after Muhammad) should be blood related to Muhammad.

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Sufi Muslims

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Spread a type of Islam that looks at feelings, emotional/personal connection with Allah.

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Abbasid Empire

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Known for the Golden Age of the family that ruled.