Chapter 2 Terms (Islam)

Question 1

Islam

Answer 1

A monotheistic (one god) faith. Means surrender or obedience to the will of God

Question 2

Muslim or Moslem

Answer 2

A follower of Islam

Question 3

Muhammed or Mohammed

Answer 3

The prophet and founder of Islam

Question 4

Quran or Koram

Answer 4

Sacred book of Islam. It has 30 parts, contained in 114 chapters. A central message is that submission to one god results in peace. The primary act of faith is to perform/obey the will of Allah in both public and private life.

Question 5

Mecca

Answer 5

The principal city of Muslims.

Question 6

Salat

Answer 6

Prayer. Muslim pray 5 times during the day

Question 7

Zakat or the alms tax

Answer 7

Donate a percentage of their wages to help and support the poor and needy

Question 8

Sawn

Answer 8

Fasting during Ramadan.

Question 9

Ramadan

Answer 9

no food or drink from sunrise to sundown. It is 9th month of the lunar calendar.

Question 10

Hajj

Answer 10

Pilgrimage to Mecca.

Question 11

Spinster

Answer 11

A label given to single women over the age of 30

Question 12

Hijab

Answer 12

Scarf

Question 13

Burqa

Answer 13

Full body and face covering clothing

Question 14

Imam

Answer 14

Religious leader from a local mosque