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Bedouins
Arab nomads, means "desert dweller" in Arabic, often known for their military prowess and fierce independence
suq
An Arab marketplace or bazaar
Shia
"party of Ali", minority, found mostly in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and India
Largest branch is Twelver Shia
Sunni
supporters of Abu Baker, the father in law of Muhammad, majority, "orthodox" Islam
wajh
group honor, "face"
mosque
Muslim place of worship, center of religious but also political life due to Islam's ties between religion and civic life
shahada
profession of faith in Islam, Allah is the only god and Muhammad is his profit, 1st Pillar of Islam
Kaaba
black cube building at the center of the mosque at Mecca, formerly housed idols of various tribes in pre-Islamic times
imam
Islamic leadership position, most commonly the leader of worship at a mosque for Sunnis; in Shia Imam is a leader anointed by God and free of sin
5 Pillars of Islam
1) shahada: profession of faith
2) salat: prayer 5 times a day
3) zakat: alms-giving
4) swam: fasting during Ramadan
5) hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca
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