Social Studies Grade 7 Unit 2

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Caliph

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the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of Muhammad.

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Suni

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A Sunni is a member of the largest branch of Islam. A Sunni is a Muslim who believes that the caliph Abu Bakr was the rightful successor to Muhammad after his death.

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Muhammad

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The founder of the Muslim religion. He was a prophet and leader who unified much of the Arabian Peninsula.

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Qu’ran (Koran)

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The Islamic holy book.

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Mosque

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An Islamic place of worship

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The Five Pillars of Islam

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A set of duties Muslims must apply to their daily lives

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Imam

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The person who leads the prayers in the Mosque.

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Shari’a

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The religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition.

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Monotheism

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A belief in a single god

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Polytheism

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A belief in multiple gods