Range in Western Iran, with many peaks higher than 3,000 meters.

Married to the prophet Muhammad from 626 CE (4 H) until his death in 632 CE (10 H).

Wife of Muhammad for a period of two or eight months in 626 CE (4 H).

Daughter of Muhammad and Khadija. She had two children, Ali, who died as a child, and Umama, who married Ali after Fatima died.

Obligatory alms, about 1/40 of a person's income in Islam, given by a Muslim to the needy inside their own society.

Sacred well in Mecca, situated a few meters to the east of the Ka'ba. Depth is thirty-five meters.

Iranian prophet, founder of the religion Zoroastrianism.

Shrine found in North Africa. The zawiyya is built around the residence or the grave of a holy man, waliy or woman, waliya.

Shi'i group, that diverged from the dominant Shi'i Islam in the years following the death of Zayd in 740.

President of Algeria (1994- 1999). (1932- )

Jewish ideology that has focused on establishing a homeland. The name is derived from the hill Zion, on which the Temple of Jerusalem was situated.

Religion which originated in ancient Iran. Includes details of the cult and theology.

Central town in northern Mauritania, with about 25,000 inhabitants. Economy is based on mining and related activities.

Sect inside the Zoroastrian tradition, belonging to the time of the Sassanids (226- 651 CE).