Islamic Concepts

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Islam

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"Submission" or "surrender" to the will of God (Allah).

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Allah

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The Muslim God.

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Muslim

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One who practices Islam; "one who submits to the will of God."

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Quran (Koran)

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Religious scripture.

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Hadith

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The collection of the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad, which serve as a major source of Islamic law and guidance alongside the Qur'an.

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Tawhid

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The oneness and uniqueness of God; the most fundamental concept in Islam, rejecting polytheism.

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Prophet Muhammad

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The founder of Islam, believed to be the final Messenger of God.

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Shari'ah

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Islamic law, derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah (the way of the Prophet Muhammad).

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Ummah

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The global Muslim community.

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Hijra

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Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, marking the consolidation of the first Muslim community.