+ Introduction to Vocabulary of Islam To support reading and comprehension of “The Struggle Between Sunni & Shia Muslims Explained”

+ ISLAM A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad

+ Muslim A believer in Islam

+ Quran The sacred book of Islam

+ Caliph Religious leader in Islam (caliphate is territory ruled by a caliph)

+ Arab a major pan-ethnic group. They primarily inhabit South Western Asia, North Africa, parts of the Horn of Africa, and other areas in the Arab world. Arabic-speaking populations in general are a highly heterogeneous collection of peoples, with different ancestral origins, religious views, and identities.

+ Jihad an Islamic term referring to a religious duty of Muslims. In Arabic, the word jihād is a noun meaning "struggle" or "resisting". Many observers—both Muslim[21] and non-Muslim[22]—talk of jihad having two meanings: an inner spiritual struggle—the "greater jihad"; and an outer physical struggle against the enemies of Islam—the "lesser jihad"[3][23]—which may take a violent or non-violent form.[24]Islamic term referring to a religious duty of Muslims. In Arabic, the word jihād is a noun meaning "struggle" or "resisting".

+ Question Formulation Technique Modern Muslims

+ Global Muslim Population 2011

+ Population Density of Muslims