Islam Religion
(Text by Duane R. Hurst © 2013)
Brief Description:
| Adam |
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first man on earth and husband of Eve Meaning: many; red earth |
| Ali |
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Ali ibn Abi Talib (Shia sect), son-in-law of Muhammad |
| Allah |
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God of all Meaning: the God |
| Gabriel |
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archangel from God who gave revelations to the prophet Muhammad |
| Hadith |
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deeds and sayings of the prophet
Muhammad Meaning: tradition |
| Ibrahim |
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Hebrew prophet (aka Abraham) Meaning: father of a multitude |
| Kabaa |
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structure to house a sacred black stone; located in Mecca |
| Muhammad |
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prophet and founder of Islam; previous tribal leader in ancient Saudi Arabia |
| Muhammad Tomb |
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located in modern Saudi Arabia |
| Musa |
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Hebrew prophet (aka Moses) Meaning: drawn out; savior |
| Nuh |
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Hebrew prophet (aka Noah) Meaning: comfort; rest |
| Qur'an |
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Islamic holy book (aka Koran) Meaning: the recitation |
| Thuban |
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Pole star in 2700 BC; ancient god of chaos Meaning: Large Snake |
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