Islam in the middle east
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Ramadan: 1 month in which Muslims don't eat or drink, as well as conducting special needs throughout the days
Hajj: The quest of going to Mecca, this must be done at-least once in a lifetime by all adult Muslims Mecca:Islam's holiest city (told to be the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad) Theocracy: A government run by religion Monotheism: Belief of only 1 god Muslim Prayer: Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca Sacred Book/Place of worship: Quran/Mosque Jerusalem (christianity): Holiest city as it was where Jesus Christ was said to be born
Jerusalem (Judaism): Serves as the catalyst for the start of the Jewish people looking for "the promise land" Sacred Book/Place of worship: Bible(Christians) Torah(Jews)/ Church/Synagogue Goal: To achieve salvation |
The importance of Mecca in Muslim history
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