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Introduction to Vocabulary
of Islam
To support reading and comprehension of “The
Struggle Between Sunni & Shia Muslims
Explained”
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ISLAM
A monotheistic
religion based on the
teachings of the
prophet Muhammad
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Muslim
A believer in Islam
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Quran
The sacred book
of Islam
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Caliph
Religious leader in Islam (caliphate is territory ruled
by a caliph)
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Arab
a major pan-ethnic group. They primarily inhabit South
Western Asia, North Africa, parts of the Horn of Africa, and
other areas in the Arab world. Arabic-speaking populations in
general are a highly heterogeneous collection of peoples, with
different ancestral origins , religious views, and identities.
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Jihad
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an Islamic term referring to a religious
duty of Muslims. In Arabic, the word jihād
is a noun meaning "struggle" or
"resisting". Many observers—both
Muslim[21] and non-Muslim[22]—talk
of jihad having two meanings: an inner
spiritual struggle—the "greater jihad";
and an outer physical struggle against
the enemies of Islam—the "lesser
jihad"[3][23]—which may take a violent
or non-violent form.[24]
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Question Formulation
Technique
Modern Muslims
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Global Muslim Population 2011
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Population Density of Muslims