Islam in the Middle East
Islam, one of the world's major religions, has its roots deeply embedded in the Middle East, where it began over fourteen centuries ago.
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Islam, one of the world's major religions, has its roots deeply embedded in the Middle East, where it began over fourteen centuries ago.
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