Terms of the Day for September 26

• Islam – a monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur'an.  The religion is based on submission to a single, indivisible God (Allah), whose Prophet, Mohammad, lived in the 6th and 7th centuries AD.
• Qur’an – meaning “the recitation” the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be the verbatim word of Allah. It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language.
• Mosque – a place of worship for followers of Islam.
• Batik – a technique of decorating textiles by applying wax to resist dye.
• Barung –  a thick, leaf-shaped, single-edged blade sword. It is a weapon used by Islamic tribes in the Southern Philippines.
• Keris – an asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia and Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is famous for its distinctive wavy blade and elaborate decoration.