Islam Flashcards
What are the symbols for Islam?
Star & Crescent
What are the sacred writings for Islam?
Qu’ran
What is the place of worship in Islam?
Mosque
Where is Islam practiced in the world?
Indonesia, India, Middle East, North Africa, is 2nd biggest religion
What is the Sunni branch?
Islam
Anyone can be the leader
What is the Shia branch?
Islam
A descendant of Muhammad can be the leader
What is the special diet Halal?
Many Muslims do not eat pork, and the meat is killed without pain. They do not drink alcohol.
What is Hijab?
Head covering for women
Who is Muhammad?
The founder of Islam
What is Muhammad’s job?
He is a prophet, and the Qu’ran is God’s words to him
What is Allah?
God in Arabic
How is Allah (God in Islam) connected to Judaism and Christianity?
Same God, same prophets
Five Pillars:
- Faith
- Prayer
- Charity
- Fast
- Pilgrimage
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
What is Ramadan in Islam?
Celebrates when Muhammad heard Qu’ran from God
What is Eid in Islam?
End of Ramadan