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Islam is a monotheistic and Abramic religion stating the Quran as it's religious text being stated verbatim from God, it is also lead by the teachings of Mohammad the last prophet of God. An adherent to Islam is called a Muslim.

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Ihram

Religion; Islam

The name for the white cloth worn during the hajj, or pilgrimmage to Mecca.

Id

Religion; Islam

Meaning "festival" in Aramaic or Syriac. The two major Islamic festivals are 'Id al-Adha and 'Id al-Fitr.

Id al-Adha

Religion; Islam

One of the two major Islamic festivals, 'Id al-Adha means "Feast of the Sacrifice," which signifies the hajj's end.

Hijira

Religion; Islam

Hijira is the flight Muhammad took to Medina in 622 AD; the beginning of the Muslim calendar.

Hajj

Religion; Islam

One of the Five Pillars, hajj means "pilgrimmage," representing the requirement that every able Muslim must make a pilgrimmage to Mecca at least once during his/her lifetime.

Islam

Religion; Islam

The religion that was founded by Muhammad, "islam" means "to surrender", in the context of surrendering one's will to God.

Jihad

Religion; Islam

Jihad means "striving," describing the holy war Muslims undertake to defend Islam against its enemies.

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