A | B |
Monotheism | belief in one god |
Qu'ran | Muslim's sacred book believed to be written record of God |
Caliph | political leader and successor to Muhammad |
pilgrimage | journey to a sacred place |
Muhammad | prophet of Islam |
Mosque | Muslim house of worship |
Sunna | guiding rules of Islam, based on Muhammad's life |
Battle of Tours | stopped Muslims move into Europe |
Oasis | small area of water in a desert |
Nomad | person who moves from place to place |
Muslim | believers in Islam |
Emir | ruled provinces, appointed by Caliph |
Dissent | disagree with policies of government |
Factions | small groups within a government |