Islam Flashcards

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1
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What is a Muslim

A

An Islamic person

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2
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Allah is what?

A

God

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3
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Muslim means what?

A

One who surrenders

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Sharan means what? What does it talk about?

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Faith - No God but God and Muhammad is his prophet

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5
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Salat means what? What does it talk about?

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Prayer - Pray 5x a day, bow on a rug

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Zakat is what? What does it talk about?

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Charity - Donate 2.5% of income (can’t go to heaven if you don’t help)

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Sawm is what? What does it talk about?

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Fasting - Teaches patience and compassion (fast during Ramadan)

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What is Hajj? What does it talk about?

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Pilgrimage - Travel to Mecca once per lifetime, walk around Kaaba 7x in white, 10 days

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What is an Imam?

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Islam spiritual leader - leads prayer in mosque

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10
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Is Jerusalem a sacred place?

A

Yes

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11
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Where is the black stone located?

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At the Kaaba

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12
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How long do you fast during Ramadan

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30 days

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13
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What does Jihad mean?

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Struggle or Strive ( Holy War )

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14
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How do Non-Violent Fundamentalists see Jihad?

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Spiritual struggle - concentrate on passages about justice, personal struggle, peace and freedom

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How do Violent Extreme Fundamentalists see Jihad?

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Holy war - concentrate on passages regarding conflict, war, and acts of terrorism is encouraged

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16
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What does the Greatest Jihad talk about?

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The fight against one’s evil desires - fight against yourself

17
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Wudu refers to what?

A

Washing your hands before prayer

18
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What day do Muslims worship in a mosque?

A

Friday

19
Q

How long did Muhammad receive messages from the angel Gabriel?

A

23 years

20
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What is the Muezzin?

A

The thing used to start prayers in the streets

21
Q

A common decor in a mosque is…

A

Calligraphy

22
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Where did Muhammad receive his first message from the angel Gabriel?

A

Mount Hira

23
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Sawm is fasting during the _____th month of Ramadan

A

9

24
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What is Eid-Al-Fitr

A

Festival that marks the end of Ramadan

25
Q

The Ceremony where a baby is washed is…

A

Ceremony of Adhan

26
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How many wives can they have?

A

4

27
Q

What is Day of Hijrah?

A

Islamic New Year

28
Q

Eid-Al-Adha

A

More serious than Fitr - sacrifices lamb and has to do with Abraham

29
Q

Millad ul-Nabi

A

Muhammad’s Birthday

30
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Mi’raj

A

27th fay if Rajab - 7 month