Teachings

=The Sunnah, Sharia, Qu'ran, and Jihad=

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 * Sunnah is the teachings of how to treat other people in the Islamic community. Information from www.britannica.com.


 * Sharia is the religious law that rules religious rituals and every day things in Islam life. It literally means "the way." Information fromimiddleworldhistory.wikispaces.com

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 * The Qur'an is the record of the teachings of Muhammad. This may not be exact since it was finished several years after Muhammad died. Muslims believe this holy book is the exact word of God. It is the main source of Muslim's faith and how they practice their religion. Information from www.discoverislam.com.


 * The Jihad is a system of "checks and balances" so that other Muslims can make sure others are doing what they are supposed to. Information from islam.about.com.