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a desert land sorely lacking in rivers and lakes
Arabian Peninsula
those who practice the religion of Islam
Muslims
each tribe was ruled by a Sheikh who was chosen from one of the leading families by a council of elders
Sheikh
the journey to Madinah
Hijrah
is Arabic for “God” and the Arabs recognized this as their supreme god
Allah
all Muslims are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Makkah known as this
Hajj
Born in Makkah to a merchant family, he was orphaned at five.
Muhammad
belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage
Five Pillars of Islam
the holy book of the religion of Islam
Quran
it provides believers with a set of practical laws to regulate their daily lives
shari’ah