Cities of Light Parts 4 and 5

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taifa

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an independent Muslim state in medieval Spain

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efflorescence

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a period of flowering or great achievement

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interfaith

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involving people of different religions

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paradox

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a statement that seems contradictory but may be true

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vizier

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a high-ranking official or minister in Muslim countries

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interaction

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communication or direct involvement between people

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coalescing

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coming together to form one mass or whole

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fructify

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to bear fruit or become productive

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coreligionist

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a person who practices the same religion as another

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purification

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the process of making something pure or clean