Islam

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 6. Almsgiving, required to give 2.5% of their annual capital to the poor, either directly or through Muslim charitable organizations.
  4. 7. The first pillar of Islam, the confession of faith.
  5. 8. The oral history of Muhammad's teachings, rulings, and the actions of his early companions.
  6. 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.
  7. 11. Pilgrimage to Mecca where they partake in many rituals.
  8. 12. A place in which Christians and Jews may live in peace without converting to Islam, however they are considered second class citizens.
  9. 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.
  10. 15. Fasting during the month of Ramadan
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  1. 1. Prayer that happens five times a day in hopes that systematic praying will help to avoid temptation.
  2. 2. A tax imposed on dhimmis living in the Islamic state.
  3. 5. From the Arabic word for "nation", the collective community of Muslims around the world.
  4. 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.
  5. 9. The second largest branch of Islam, this faction believed that Muhammad's successor should be someone from his bloodline.
  6. 13. A Muslim who embraces the full application of Shariah law and who views jihad as a call to conquer nonbeliving nations.