Islam- world history

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Islam إسلام

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A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah).

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What does Islam teach?

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That Christians and Jews are people who follow sacred writings.

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Allah الله

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Arabic word for God.

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Hijrah الهجرة

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622, flight of Muhammad and his followers for Mecca to Medina. Year 1 on Islamic calendar

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Muslim مسلم

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A follower of Islam, means "one who has submitted"

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Who is Muhammad?

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Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.

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Muhammad began his teachings after he heard...

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a voice.

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Ka’aba كعبة

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The most sacred temple of Islam, located at Mecca.

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Persian and Arab scholars borrow Arabic numbers from which culture and passed them on to Europeans?

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Hindu

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Pilgrimage الحج

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A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.