Southwest Asia & North Africa Vocabulary

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Quran

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The sacred text of Islam

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Philosopher

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A person who seeks wisdom and enlightenment; studies philosophy

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Polytheistic

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Belief in many gods

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Monotheistic

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Belief in only one god

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Sultan

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Leader or sovereign of an Islamic nation; Islamic ruler

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Muslims

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Followers of Islam

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Philosophy

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The study of general and fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, existence, reason, values.

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Islam

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A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the belief of one God (Allah).

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Five Pillars

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The core beliefs and practices of Muslim life: Faith, Prayer, Alms (Giving), Fasting, and Pilgrimage to Mecca; foundation of Muslim life

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Calligraphy

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The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a brush or pen