Islam Flashcards
commitment
Being dedicated to a cause or an activity
Muslim
A follower of the religion of Islam
Allah
The Arabic name for Muslims use for God
Salah
The 5 daily prayers of Islam
Adhan
The call to prayer
wudu
A ritual washing performed in preparation for Prayer
Makkah
City where Muhammed was born. Also spelt Mecca.
prostrating
In Islam, kneeling with forehead, hands, knees and feet, touching the floor.
Ramadan
The month of fasting and prayer in Islam
ihram
Simple clothing made from 2 pieces of white cloth for men, and for women, normal clothing with face and hands covered
Ka’bah
The cube-shaped building in the centre of Makkah, which is the most sacred site in Islam
Eid Al-Adha
annual pilgrimage to Mecca which celebrates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son
Muhammad
a man, a messenger of God, born in 570ce, Angel Gabriel visited him
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
shahada - Profession of Faith
salat - prayer
zakat - alms to the poor
sawm - fasting
hajj - pilgrimage
