Bible IV - Islam Flashcards
Islam Means…? Which makes it…?
Islam means Submission to God which makes it Monotheistic
3 islamic prophets
Abraham, Jesus, Muhamad
Allah
God
Submission to God means:
It is a way of life to submit to Allah
4 important characteristics to describe Islam:
- Submission
- Monotheistic
- Abraham
- Way off life
5 Pillars of Islam:
- Faith
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Almsgiving
- Hajj - Pilgrimage
Kaaba
Box in Mecca that contains a rock that turned black by taking the sins of pilgrims
Holiest city in all of Islam
Mecca
Only people allowed in Mecca
Muslims
Where is Mecca Located
Saudi Arabia
2 trips to Mecca:
- Umrah
- Hajj
Umrah
islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can happen at any time of the year
Hajj
mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca that is mandatory to be carried out at least once during a Muslim’s lifetime by those physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home.
Insh’Allah
God Willing
Ramadan
Muslim Month of fasting
What happens during the last 10 days of Ramadan
All night Prayer Vigils
Eid ul-fitr
Festival of breaking the fast
How long does Eid ul-fitr last?
3 days
Eid ul-Adha
Festival of sacrifice
How long does Eid ul-Adha last?
4 days
Mosque
Muslim Temple
Qur’an
central religious text of Islam
Who does the angel Gabriel speak to and for how long?
talked to the prophet Muhammad for 23 years