ibrahim Flashcards
What is the kaba?
A small building in the centre of the Masjid al-Haram Mosque in Mecca
Considered the House of God and the holiest place in Islam.
Who is believed to have originally built the kaba?
Adam
It was built as a way of asking for forgiveness from Allah.
What event led to the destruction of the kaba?
The flood of Noah
Also known as Noah’s Ark.
Who rebuilt the kaba after its destruction?
Ibrahim and his son, Ishmael
They rebuilt it on the same site.
What significant event is remembered during the festival of Id-Ul-Adha?
Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son
Muslims slaughter an animal to commemorate this event.
What is the pilgrimage to Hajj a way of remembering?
The perfection of Ibrahim’s faith
It symbolizes a return to the faith of Ibrahim.
What do pilgrims do at Mina during Hajj?
Throw stones at the pillars
This mimics Ibrahim’s act of throwing stones at the devil.
What is the significance of running between the hills of Marwa and Safa?
To remember Hagar’s search for water
Hagar is Ibrahim’s wife, and God rewarded her with the well of Zamzam.
What is Mecca sometimes referred to as?
The city of Ibrahim
Reflects Ibrahim’s significance in the Islamic tradition.
What do pilgrims do around the Ka’aba during Hajj?
Circumambulate the Ka’aba
This act is a central part of the Hajj pilgrimage.
