GLOSSARY: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Краткий словарь новых терминов и понятий, используемых в курсе

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Madinah

Preferred spelling of the city commonly called Medina (in Saudi Arabia); where Muhammad lived and died (622–632 CE) and the earliest Muslim community was formed.

Makka

Preferred spelling of the city commonly called Mecca (in Saudi Arabia); where Muhammad was born and lived (ca. 570–622 CE) and the Ka’bah is located.

Muslim (adj.)

Used in references related to these people (contrast "Islamic," used for things).

Muslim (noun; fem. Muslima)

An adherent of the religion of the religion of Islam; possibly a descendant of Muslims, even if no longer a believer.