Arabian Glossary
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RUB AL-KHAli:
Definition: The Rub' al Khali is the largest contiguous sand desert in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula
Pronunciation: "roo b al kah lee"
Sentence: It was really hot as the Arabians traveled over the Rub Al-Khali.
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KA’ABA:
Definition: A small stone building in the court of the Great Mosque at Mecca that contains a sacred black stone and is the goal of Islamic pilgrimage and the point toward which Muslims turn in praying.
Pronunciation: "kaa ba"
Sentence: Many people flocked to the Kaaba to pray.
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YATHRIB:
Definition: A city of western Saudi Arabia north of Mecca. The Mosque of the Prophet, containing Muhammad's tomb, is a holy site for Muslim pilgrims.
Pronunciation: "ya th rib"
Sentence: Muhammad was buried in Yathrib because it is a holy sight for Muslim Pilgrims.
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SUNNAH:
Definition: Muhammad’s words and deeds, which serve Muslims as a guide for proper living.
Pronunciation: "soo n-uh"
Sentence: Sarah followed the Sunnah as a guideline for life.
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Abu Bakr:
Definition: Companion of 1st Muslim leader after Muhammad, regarded by Sunni's as the 1st caliph and rightful successor.
Pronunciation: "uh boo bak er"
Sentence: Muhammad's rightful successor named Abu Bakr smiled at the Sunni people.
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Hijrah:
Definition: The move of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to the city of Yathrib in AD 622
Pronunciation: "hij ruh"
Sentence: During the Hijrah, Muhammad had to leave Mecca.
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SHI’A:
Definition: A Muslim group that resisted the Umayyads’ rule, believing that the caliph should be a relative of the prophet Muhammad.
Pronunciation: "shee uh"
Sentence: Maya in the Shi'a group refused to follow the Umayyad's rule.
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MEDINA:
Definition: A city in W Saudi Arabia, where Muhammad was first accepted as the supreme Prophet from Allah and where his tomb is located.
Pronunciation: "muh dee nuh"
Sentence: Finally, Muhammad was accepted into Medina where he could start teaching about Allah.
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CALIPH:
Definition: A ruler of the Muslim community, viewed as a successor of Muhammad.
Pronunciation: "Kal if"
Sentence: When Muhammad died, caliph took his place as the ruler of the Muslim Community.
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