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In Islam, the supreme central focus and authority is
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Allah
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The word "Islam" means
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surrender to God
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When Muhammad was _____ years old, he began receiving revelations from God.
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40
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Muslims calculate time from the migration of Muslims to Medina, called the hijrah, which took place in _______ CE.
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622
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The Qur'an acknowledges prophets from Judaism and Christianity, including
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The Qur'an.
The Five Pillars of Islam.
the Teachings of Muhammad.
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The Shi'a faction of Islam claims ______, Muhammad's cousin and husband to his daughter Fatima, as the legitimate Islamic leader after Muhammad's death.
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'Ali
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The largest group within Islam is the _______, making up about 80 percent of all Muslims.
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Sunni
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Shi'ites seek leadership from
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Imams
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The mystic tradition within Islam is called
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Sufism
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The Mevlevi Dervish Order in Turkey famous for its ecstatic dancing was founded by the poet
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Jalal al-Din Rumi
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The specific patterns for Muslim worship set forth in the Shari'ah are commonly known as
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The Five Pillars of Islam
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The Five Pillars of Islam consist of the profession of belief in God and messengership of Muhammad, prayer five times a day, tithing, fasting, and
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pilgrimage to Mecca
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Although fasting is strongly recommended as an Islamic practice, it is only required during the month of ___________, a celebration that commemorates the beginning of the revelations to Muhammad.
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Ramadan
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The Muslim community has often been particularly tolerant of other monotheistic religions, especially
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Judaism and Christianity
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In the United States, the movement started by Elijah Muhammad and now led by his son, Warith Deen Muhammad, is called the
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Nation of Islam
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