G6 History Islam KA Flashcards
Monotheism
The belief that there is only
one god
Polytheism
The belief that there are many
gods (more than one)
Allah
The name of the one and only God in Islam.
Islam
A monotheistic religion centered around the Qur’an and the teachings
of the Prophet Muhammad.
Muslim
A person who follows the religion of Islam.
Qur’an
The holy book of Islam, which is a record of what Gabriel revealed to
Muhammad.
Muhammad
The founder of Islam and Allah’s prophet (messenger).
Khadijah
Khadijah
Muhammad’s wife.
Mecca
The birthplace of Islam, where Muhammad
grew up; Islamic holy city
Medina
The city which Muhammad and his followers
fled to and settled in after being driven away
from Mecca
Hijrah
When Mohammad and his followers fled from Mecca to Medina to
escape attacks on Muslims
Shahada
pillar: A declaration of faith
Salat
Mandatory prayers performed 5 times a day:
* dawn
* noon
* late afternoon
* sunset
* before going to bed
Z Wash before praying (Wudu)
Z Face the Kaaba in Mecca and use a prayer rug.
Zakat
What is it?
Z Giving to charity – 2.5%
Why do Muslims practice this?
Z Muslims believe that all things belong to God.
What does Zakat mean?
Z “purification” and “growth”
Sawm
What is it? How do Muslims practice it?
Z Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan
Z No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during
Ramadan
Why do Muslims practice this?
Z A method of self-purification
Z A way to remember Allah and
what he has provided
