Roots of Islam
a wet fertile area in the desert
Oasis
to make an effort or to struggle, also a Holy war
Jihad
a title used by Muslims for the highest leader of Islam
caliph
spiritualist view that one can find God's love by having a personal relationship with God
Sufism
the holy book of Islam
Qur'an
a group of traders that travel together
Caravan
a model for the duties and the way of life expected of Muslims
Sunnah
Muslim Turkish warriors
Ottomans
famous Islamic explorer that help geographers correctly map Middle East region
Ibn Battutah
going without food for an extended period of time.
Fasting
received messages from an angel while meditating in a cave, became the prophet of Islam
Muhammad
"There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet" is a statement of
Faith
slave soldiers converted to Islam, who became fierce warriors
Janissaries
decorative writing also known as
calligraphy
important character trait, that is the cornerstone of Islamic religion
tolerance
a journey to a sacred place
pilgrimage
a gift to help people in need is called
charity
Muslims who thought only Muhammad's descendants could become Caliph
Shia's
a narrow tower where Muslims are called to prayer
minaret
name the two of the three Islamic empires discussed in class and on EDgenuity
Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal
a building for Muslim prayer
mosque
five acts of worship required of all Muslims
Five Pillars of Islam
Muslims who believed caliph's didn't have to be related to Muhammad
Sunnis
famous Islamic poet
Omar Khayyam
If 5x = 30, then x =?
6