Islam Flashcards

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1
Q

Which city do Islams face while praying?

A

Makkah/Mecca

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2
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What is the holy book in Islam?

A

The Qur’ran

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3
Q

What word is missing from the Shahadah: ‘There is no God but Allah and ____________is his Messenger?

A

Muhammed

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4
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How many times a day are Muslims expected to pray?

A

Five

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5
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What is ‘tahwid’?

A

Belief in the ‘oneness’of God/Allah.

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6
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How much should be given as a charitable donation for Zakah?

A

2.5% of savings.

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7
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Where do Muslims go to pray?

A

Mosque

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8
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How many names does Allah have?

A

99

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9
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What is the main religious activity that happens on a Hajj pilgrimage?

A

Circulating Ka’ba seven times.

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10
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What is Ihram?

A

Muslims dress in two pieces of white cloth, around the waist and shoulder

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11
Q

How many days does Ramadan last for?

A

30

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12
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Why is Mount Arafat significant?

A

Muhammad gave his last sermon there

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13
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How many times does a Muslim have to go on a pilgrimage to Makkah/Mecca?

A

Once in their lifetime

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14
Q

What is a pilgrimage?

A

A religious journey

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15
Q

A benefit of Hajj is…

A

Gaining forgiveness of sins at the Mount of Mercy

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16
Q

What is the name of the angel who spoke to Muhammed in the cave on Mount Hira?

A

Angel Jibril

17
Q

What pillar of Islam is Hajj?

A

The fifth

18
Q

What is the Al-Kiswah?

A

The black cloth that covers the Ka’ba

19
Q

What are the two hills that Muslims walk through called?

A

Safa and Marwa

20
Q

Which of the following describes a headscarf worn by a Muslim women?

A

Hijab