Islam
In which nations do Muslims account for the highest percentage of the total population
Morocco and Iran
Hijrah
Muhammad's migration from Mecca to (Yathrib) Medina
The rebirth of learning in Europe was influenced by Muhammad's encouragement of the pursuit of knowledge
Renaissance
Why does he want people to study the life of Muhammad
To learn to be like Muhammad
Muhammad
Was born into the clan of a powerful Meccan family raised by his grandfather and uncle
House of wisdom
a center of learning established in Baghdad in the 800s
Sufi
A Muslim who seeks to achieve direct contact with God through mystical means
Shari'a
A body of law governing the lives of Muslims
Islam
A monotheistic religion that developed in Arabia in the seventh century A.D.
Allah
Arabic word for God used mainly in islam
Why does al-Latif advocate studying history?
Because history provides insight into the lives of past people
