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Allah
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God, in Arabic
2
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Mosque
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An Islamic house of worship
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Muhammad
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Prophet of Islam; his followers are called Muslims
4
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Hajj
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A pilgrimage to Mecca performed as a duty by Muslims
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Islam
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A monotheistic religion that developed in Arabia in the seventh century A.D. In Arabic it means submission to the will of Allah.
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Qur’an
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Holy book of Islam
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Five Pillars
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What the duties of Muslims are called. The five pillars are: Faith, Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage, and Charity.
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Mecca
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This city was the original home of Muhammad and became Islam’s most holy city.
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Arabesque
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Designs that are aniconic and look like calligraphic, floral, or tessellations. These designs are easily identified as Islamic art styles.
Ancient Civilization
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