The Rise of Islam Vocabulary – Section 1 Islam and Muhammad
clans – groups of people who share an ancestor
pilgrimage – journey to a sacred place or shrine
Islam – monotheistic religion based upon submission to God’s will and the teachings of the
Qur’an, the Muslim holy book
Muslims – followers of Islam
Hijah – move of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib in A.D. 622
Qur’an - Muslim holy book
Sunnah – teachings and practices of Muhammad used as guides for living
mosque – Muslim house of worship