Islam Flashcards
What is a hijab
Means “cover” A scarf that covers most of or all of a woman’s hair. It is mandatory yet cannot be forced therefore is a huge decision for Muslim woman
What is haram
Examples include: pork, alcohol, or any blood
What are the needs for halal meat
Must be slaughtered with one blade swipe, no suffering, no sight of blade, no stress, and must be blessed. All fish is halal
Explain Tawhid
Means “The unity of God” highlights that Allah is known through 99 attributes and is not material therefore you should avoid distractions from Allah’s unity such as money
Who is Isa
Jesus: it is thought that he did not die but was brought to heaven by god not by himself. He “did miracles and was the messiah but 0% god
What is Mary’s name
Maryam
Who is Dajjal
A false prophet that will appear but be slain by isa on judgement day
What is Sufism
Islam asterism, less popular, means “wool”
What is Dhikr
A form of worship in Sufism
What is the Qur’an
Scripture: means “sent down” revelation of Allah’s words to PBUH over 23 years to instruct one how to worship and behave
What is Surah and the 2 types of it
Chapters in Qur’an and they can be Medina” legislative” or Mecca “creation, Allah, and heaven/hell
What are the 3 themes in the Qur’an
Submit to Allah, Pray, and Allah is beyond human comprehension.
What is a Hafiz
Means “memorizer” someone who memorizes the entire Qur’an
What are the other 2 sources that compliment the Qur’an?
The Sunnah and Hadith
What is the Sunnah
Means” trodden path”. Highlights the things that Mohammad did and did not do
What is the Hadith
Means “prophetic tradition” highlights Mohammad’s words about current other religions
What is the Shari’ah
Means “ path to water” The Law all 3 books together(Qur’an, Sunnah, and Hadith)
What are inspired books
Books such as the Torah, Gospels, and book of Psalms : non Islam scripture that is recongzined as revelations of gods will.
What is the Mihrab
An alcove or recessed area in a mosque that shows the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca
What is Adhan
The call to prey that occurs 5 times per day
What is the Muezzin
A man with a loud and clear voice that preforms Adhan
What is the Minaret
An area off a mosque where the Muezzin resides
What is D’ua
Personal prayer
What is the Iman
Person who delivers the sermon on Jummah
What is Jummah
Mean” day of congregation” (Friday) Most important day of the week where everyone is encouraged to gather for prayer. Not considered sabbath but everyone should participate in the Jummah sermon
What is the Masjid
Known as a mosque: place of prostration and prayer. First built in Uma by Mohammad after Hijra in Mecca
What is the Mosque of the prophet
The mosque that Mohammad built and it is the 2nd holiest site after the Kaaba
What is Sujood
A posture to show complete humility to Allah, embodies the meaning of the word muslim(humble toward god)
What is fanous
Means “latern” and symbolizes the light of the world in Ramadan since festivals where originally celebrated before eectricity
Whaybis Ihram
Whitcloths worn during Hajj
What are the 5 pillars
Shahadah= proclatamion
Salat= prey 5c per day facing Mecca
Zakat= almgiving 2.5% of wealth
Sawm= fast from sex, and food during light hours during Ramadan
Hajj= pillgramage to Mecca
What is the Kaaba
A black cube in Mecca placed in the middle of “the sacred mosques” also the house of Allah
What is done in Hajj
Walk around kaaba 7 times at least once in life
What does Islam mean
Submission
What does Muslim mean?
To submit
What is Jihad
The path taken to sum it to god’s will and avoid evil or temptation
