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- 3. A theistic worldview centered on the life of the prophet Muhammad that derives its understanding of the world through the teachings of the Quran, Hadtih, and Sunnah
- 4. A branch of Islam that arose as a protest to the worldliness invading the Muslim faith, believes that Allah has a personal and mystical nature.
- 6. Almsgiving, required to give 2.5% of their annual capital to the poor, either directly or through Muslim charitable organizations.
- 7. The first pillar of Islam, the confession of faith.
- 8. The oral history of Muhammad's teachings, rulings, and the actions of his early companions.
- 10. The central holy book of Islam that Muslims believe to be the literal word of God, is recited verbatim from God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.
- 11. Pilgrimage to Mecca where they partake in many rituals.
- 12. A place in which Christians and Jews may live in peace without converting to Islam, however they are considered second class citizens.
- 14. From the Arabic word translated as "struggle", both inner spiritual battle of every Muslim to fulfill his or her religious duties and the outer, physical struggle against enemies.
- 15. Fasting during the month of Ramadan
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- 1. Prayer that happens five times a day in hopes that systematic praying will help to avoid temptation.
- 2. A tax imposed on dhimmis living in the Islamic state.
- 5. From the Arabic word for "nation", the collective community of Muslims around the world.
- 7. Derived primarily from the Quran and Sunnah, the moral and legal code that governs the lives of Muslims. Also addresses a wide variety of subjects, such as diet, hygiene, prayer, contracts, business, crime, and punishment.
- 9. The second largest branch of Islam, this faction believed that Muhammad's successor should be someone from his bloodline.
- 13. A Muslim who embraces the full application of Shariah law and who views jihad as a call to conquer nonbeliving nations.
