A | B |
Muhammed | the most important messenger of God for Muslims |
Jesus | the Messiah according to Christians |
Abraham | Founder of Judaism |
Khadjia | Muhammed's wife |
Gabriel | the angel who appeared before Muhammad |
Moses | recieved the 10 commandments and led the Hebrews from slavery |
Allah | God for Muslims |
Bible | Christain holy book |
Koran | Muslim holy book |
Torah | Jewish holy book |
Hijra | Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina |
Rabbi | Jewish religious leader |
Kaaba | Located in Mecca, a sacred shrine for Muslims |
Mecca | Holy city where Muhammad's beliefs were finally accepted |
Medina | The city of the prophet/ where Muhammad first successfully preached his message |
Synagogue | Jewish house of worship |
Mosque | Muslim house of worship |
Caliph | successor of Muhammad |
Shiite | 1 of 2 sects of Muslims; minority worldwide, believe Caliph is a descendent of Muhammad |
Sunni | 1 of 2 sects of Muslims; majority worldwide; believe caliph is person with best understanding of the Quran |