| A | B |
|---|
| Koran | Holy book of Islamic religion- written word of God's words |
| Monotheism | Belief in one God |
| Islam | a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad |
| Muslim | a believer in Islam |
| Mosque | a Muslim house of worship |
| Sunna | Islamic law observed by orthodox Muslims and based on the teaching of Muhammad |
| Caliph | Muslim leader- an Arabic word meaning "successor". |
| Sunni | Muslim followers who believe Caliph should be elected and follow orthodox tradition |
| Shiite | Muslim followers who believe the descendants of Muslim should be successor |
| Council | a group called together to pick the next Muslim Caliph |
| Oasis | a small area in the desert watered by springs and wells |
| Nomad | desert wanderers |
| tribe | families joined together for protection |
| idol | sacred images of gods |
| bazaar | large open air market |
| pilgrimage | a journey to a sacred place or shrine |
