Islam Flashcards

1
Q

What are the symbols for Islam?

A

Star & Crescent

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2
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What are the sacred writings for Islam?

A

Qu’ran

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3
Q

What is the place of worship in Islam?

A

Mosque

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4
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Where is Islam practiced in the world?

A

Indonesia, India, Middle East, North Africa, is 2nd biggest religion

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5
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What is the Sunni branch?

Islam

A

Anyone can be the leader

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6
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What is the Shia branch?

Islam

A

A descendant of Muhammad can be the leader

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7
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What is the special diet Halal?

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Many Muslims do not eat pork, and the meat is killed without pain. They do not drink alcohol.

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8
Q

What is Hijab?

A

Head covering for women

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9
Q

Who is Muhammad?

A

The founder of Islam

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10
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What is Muhammad’s job?

A

He is a prophet, and the Qu’ran is God’s words to him

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11
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What is Allah?

A

God in Arabic

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12
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How is Allah (God in Islam) connected to Judaism and Christianity?

A

Same God, same prophets

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13
Q

Five Pillars:

  1. Faith
  2. Prayer
  3. Charity
  4. Fast
  5. Pilgrimage
A

Faith: One God and Muhammad is his Prophet
Prayer: Pray 5 times a day towards Mecca
Charity: Give to the poor
Fast: During the month of Ramadan, no food no drink sunrise to sunset
Pilgrimage: Make a journey to Mecca once in a lifetime

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14
Q

What is Ramadan in Islam?

A

Celebrates when Muhammad heard Qu’ran from God

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15
Q

What is Eid in Islam?

A

End of Ramadan

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16
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Where is Mecca?

A

Saudi Arabia, the most Holy City in Islam