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Muslims & Arabs

All Arabs aren’t Muslims.

All Muslims aren’t Arabs.

Allah = God in Arabic.

Allah akbar. = God is great.

Arab = a person who comes from an Arabic speaking country.

As-Salamu Alaykum. = Peace be upon you, said as a greeting.

Farsi = a language spoken primarily in Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, parts of India, and parts of Pakistan, also called Persian.

Hajj = the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

Hijab = the veil worn by Muslim women to cover their hair.

Imam = prayer leader.

Islam = the religion followed by Muslims.

Jihad = working to achieve what God wants for you.

Madrasa = school in Arabic.

Masjid = mosque in Arabic.

Mecca = the birthplace of Muhammad.

Mosque = Muslim place of worship.

Muhammad = the founder of Islam.

Muslim = a follower of Islam.

Persia = the former name of the area that’s now Iran.

Qur’an = The Muslim holy book.

Ramadan = the holy month in the Islamic calendar, observant Muslims fast during the day, it’s considered an opportunity to learn patience and humility and to help others.

Salam = peace.

Wa Alaikum as-Salam. = And peace be upon you, the response to As-Salamu Alaykum.


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