Islam Vocabulary

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Is one of Islam's two holiest cities, making it a key destination for millions of pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah

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Medina

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is a Semitic language that first emerged in the 1st to 4th centuries

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Arabic

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is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community

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Ramadan

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A title of local Muslim worship leaders

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Imam

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Founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Qu'ran

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Muhammad

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The Pilgrimage of the Holy City of Mecca required in Islam

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Hajj

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Head covering worn by Muslim Women covering the hair and leaving the face visible

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Hijab

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The holy Book of Islam

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Qu'ran

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Is revered in Islam as the birthplace of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad

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Mecca

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A Religion based on the messages that Muhammad is believed to have received from Allah

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Islam