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'''Islam''' is a {{wiki|monotheism|monotheistic}} religion which originated in Arabia and is dominant in the [[Middle East]]. Its adherents are commonly known as '''Muslims''',{{Fact|16 October 2019}} but during the [[Crusades]], they were also conventionally called [[Saracens]] by their [[Crusaders|Christian enemies]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> To the [[Spain|Spaniards]] during the ''[[Reconquista]]'', they were often referred to as [[Moors]] and conflated with Arabs and African peoples alike.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> | '''Islam''' is a {{wiki|monotheism|monotheistic}} religion which originated in Arabia and is dominant in the [[Middle East]]. Its adherents are commonly known as '''Muslims''',{{Fact|16 October 2019}} but during the [[Crusades]], they were also conventionally called [[Saracens]] by their [[Crusaders|Christian enemies]].<ref name="AC1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> To the [[Spain|Spaniards]] during the ''[[Reconquista]]'', they were often referred to as [[Moors]] and conflated with Arabs and African peoples alike.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> | ||
[[Mosque]]s, which are places of worship for this faith, are prominent features in cities which have historically boasted a prominent Islamic presence or which have been influenced by Islamic culture.<ref name="AC1" /><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | [[Mosque]]s, which are places of worship for this faith, are prominent features in cities which have historically boasted a prominent Islamic presence or which have been influenced by Islamic culture.<ref name="AC1" /><ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
==[[War on Terror]]== | |||
The main muslim states in modern times have problems facing the [[Islamic Terrorists|fanatics]] in the [[Middle East]]. Currently, at [[Syria]], a civil war is still existing in the country. The [[United States|Americans]] involved in this conflicts to wipe out all terrorist organizations, as they fought [[Iraq War|a war in Iraq]] against Sadam Hussein. The outcome is still unknown. | |||
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Revision as of 13:33, 27 May 2020
Islam is a monotheistic religion which originated in Arabia and is dominant in the Middle East. Its adherents are commonly known as Muslims, [citation needed] but during the Crusades, they were also conventionally called Saracens by their Christian enemies.[1] To the Spaniards during the Reconquista, they were often referred to as Moors and conflated with Arabs and African peoples alike.[2]
Mosques, which are places of worship for this faith, are prominent features in cities which have historically boasted a prominent Islamic presence or which have been influenced by Islamic culture.[1][3]
War on Terror
The main muslim states in modern times have problems facing the fanatics in the Middle East. Currently, at Syria, a civil war is still existing in the country. The Americans involved in this conflicts to wipe out all terrorist organizations, as they fought a war in Iraq against Sadam Hussein. The outcome is still unknown.