Islam Vocabulary
Saudi Arabia A country in the Middle East where the religion of Islam began
Islam A monotheistic religion that started in the early 600s in Arabia
Muslims People who believe in/follow the religion of Islam
Muhammad The most important prophet in the religion of Islam
5 Pillars of Islam Faith – There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet Prayer (5xs) Giving charity Fasting during Ramadan Pilgrimage – travel to Mecca
Mecca and Medina Two holy cities in Islam where it began
mosque Holy building where Muslims worship and pray
Qur’an (Koran) Islamic holy book believed to hold the message of Muhammad from the angel Gabriel
Ottoman Empire Islamic empire which took a lot of European territory and controlled the Silk Road (1300 CE – 1920 CE)