an Arabian oasis city believed to be the birth place of Muhammad

Founder of Islam whose words are recorded in the Quran

the most holy book of Islam, believed to contain the teachings of Allah, or God, to Muhammad

the religion of Muslims based on the teaching of the prophet Muhammad in the AD 600's

followers of Islam

desert dweller

Capital and cultural center of the Muslim caliphate from AD 762 to 1100; present day capital of Iraq

the five basic duties of all Muslims

a group of people and animals traveling together for safety especially through the desert

a large peninsula in southwestern Asia

an Arabian oasis town to which, according to Muslim writings, Muhammad migrated in AD 622

a person who wanders in search of food and shelter

a Muslim place of worship

the science of making maps

a religious temple in Mecca that became sacred to the Muslims

a journey for religious purposes

a well watered area in a desert

a person who makes maps

for Muslims, a holy month of fasting