islam Flashcards
who is the founder of the Islamic faith
Muhammad
where was the Islamic faith founded
mecca
where do the most Muslims live
Indonesia Pakistan India
what is Islamic law
shariah
what kind of Muslims believe that the leader of the faith should be a close companion to Muhammad
Sunnis
who are the people who think the leader of the faith should be a blood relative of Muhammad
Shiites
are there more Sunnis or Shiites
Sunni
what are the 5 pillars of Islam
principles of the faith
what is the 1st pillar of Islam and what does it state
it is Shahadah and it states that believers believe in one god Allah
what is the 2nd pillar of Islam and what does it state
it is Salat and it states that all Muslims must worship 5 times a day, at sunrise, noon, mid afternoon, twilight, and night
what is the 3rd pillar of Islam and what does it state
it is Zakat and it states that a portion of all Muslims earnings must be given to the poor, the widows, and orphans.
what is the 4th pillar of Islam and what does it state
it is Sawm and it states that during the month of Ramadan, you can not eat from dawn to dusk
what is the 5th pillar of Islam and what does it state
it is Haij and it states that once in every Muslims life they must go to the city of Mecca and pay respects to the Kaaba.
what is Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of fasting in the Islamic faith. Once Ramadan ends, they have a big feast
