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Muslim Civilization
Muslim Civ.
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History
10th Grade
02/17/2015

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Sharia
Definition
Legal system of rules.
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Jihad
Definition
"Struggle for faith"
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Caligraphy

 

 

 

Definition
Beautifully styled writing that is a distinctive feature of Islamic art.
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Minarets
Definition
Tall Towers in Mosques to which the Muslim faithful are called to prayer.
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Qu'ran
Definition
Sacred text of Islam.
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Astrolabe
Definition
Finds the position of stars and planets
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Hajj
Definition
Journey to Mecca
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Hadith
Definition
Idividual report to the Sunna on Muhammad's actions.
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Hegira
Definition
Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina.
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Sunna
Definition
A record of Muhammad's behavior and teaching, provides Muslims with guidence in daily life.
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