What are the five pillars of Islam and how do the help to unite Muslims?
Faith that there is one God and Muhammad is his messenger, daily prayer, charity to the poor, observance of Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. These bind Muslims together through common beliefs and practices. 4. How do the Quran and Sharia guide the lives of Muslim men and women? The Quran is the final word on all matters. It addresses many ethical matters and explains proper behavior for Muslim men and women. The Sharia is a body of law that applies teachings of the Quran to the daily life of Muslims and regulates many aspects of Muslim society. 5. Define: minaret slender tower of a mosque, from which Muslims are called to prayer sultan Muslim ruler 6. What areas did Arab armies conquer? Arab armies conquered Syria, Palestine, the Persian Empire, Egypt, North Africa, Spain, and Sicily. 7. Give three reasons for the rapid success of the Arab conquests. Three reasons are the weakness of the nearby empires, bold, efficient fighting methods and unity under one faith. 8. What issues divided
