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	hadith hadith , a tradition or the collection of the traditions of Muhammad , the Prophet of Islam, including his sayings and deeds, and his tacit approval of what was said or done in his presence. The term, which literally refers to an individual tradition, is also used as a synonym of sunna, the... Read more
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	Islamic art and architecture Islamic art and architecture works of art and architecture created in countries where Islam has been dominant and embodying Muslim precepts in its themes. Background In the century after the death (AD 632) of the prophet Muhammad, his Arab followers spread his teachings through Egypt and N Africa,... Read more
	Muslim scholars ULAMA Muslim religious scholars. The term ulama literally means those who possess knowledge (ilm ), particularly of Islam. The ulama emerged as the first interpreters of the Qur Read more
	sharia sharia the religious law of Islam. As Islam makes no distinction between religion and life, Islamic law covers not only ritual but many aspects of life. The actual codification of canonic law is the result of the concurrent evolution of jurisprudence proper and the so-called science of the roots of... Read more
	Dhimmis DHIMMA The legal status of monotheistic non-Muslims and Zoroastrians under Islamic rule which they, collectively or individually, expressly accept. Dhimma is based on verse 9:29 of the Qur Read more
	Hud Hud , a pre-Qur'anic prophet of Islam. Hud unsuccessfully exhorted his South Arabian people, the Ad, to worship the One God. The Qur'an mentions that their incredulity was punished by a decimating "sterilizing wind" ( ar-rih al-aqim ). While some traditions support the etymological... Read more
	Zakat zakat [Arab.,=purification], Islamic religious tax, one of the five basic requirements ( arkan or "pillars" ) of Islam. All adult Muslims of sound mind and body with a set level of income and assets are expected to pay zakat. Zakat is due yearly on certain types of property and is... Read more
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