Islam

Question 1

The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.

Answer 1

Islam.

Question 2

“The God” in Arabic.

Answer 2

Allah

Question 3

The belief in the oneness of God.

Answer 3

Tawhid

Question 4

A message from God to human beings.

Answer 4

Revelation

Question 5

An Arab religious, social, and political leader and the founder of Islam.

Answer 5

Prophet Muhammad

Question 6

The central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the final revelation from God.

Answer 6

Qur’an

Question 7

Holy city for Muslims established by Ibrahim and Ishmael.

Answer 7

Mecca

Question 8

The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.

Answer 8

Hijrah

Question 9

The worldwide Muslim community.

Answer 9

Ummah

Question 10

The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Answer 10

Hadith

Question 11

The traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad.

Answer 11

Sunnah

Question 12

The branch of Islam with the majority of followers, Sunni meaning followers of the Sunnah.

Answer 12

Sunni

Question 13

The branch of Islam with the minority of followers, Shi’a meaning ‘House of Ali’.

Answer 13

Shia

Question 14

A division in Islam which occurred after the death of the Prophet Muhammad on who should lead the Ummah.

Answer 14

Sunni/ Shia Split

Question 15

An area ruled by a Muslim leader.

Answer 15

Caliphate

Question 16

The basic acts in Islam, considered mandatory by believers, and are the foundation of Muslim life.

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The Five Pillars

Question 17

The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.

Answer 17

Hajj

Question 18

The spiritual struggle within oneself against sin.

Answer 18

Greater Jihad

Question 19

Defending Islam from threat but must meet a range of strict conditions to be declared.

Answer 19

Lesser Jihad

Question 20

Dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims.

Answer 20

Islamophobia