Islam Flashcards
What is a “Muslim”
Someone who submits or obeys
How many names are their for “Allah”?
99 beautiful names
Name three other names for “Allah”
The Light
The Judge
The Avenger
Why do you think Allah is given the name “All Powerful”?
Because he is powerful enough to create and erase anything. He is extremely powerful as Muslims believe that he creates The Earth, everything and everyone on Earth (Omnipotent)!
What does the “Declaration of Faith” sum up?
The key beliefs of a Muslim
What is The First Pillar Of Islam?
Shadahah
When do Muslims recite the “Shahadah”
Muslim recite the “Shahadah” every day
When are the main events in life when Muslims hear or recite the “Shahadah”?
Muslims recite or hear the Shadahah as soon as they are born and as they are dying
What is the Second Pillar Of Islam?
Salah
What Is Salah the Arabic word for?
Prayer
What does “Islam” mean?
Submission
How many times should Muslims pray every day?
Five times every day
Why should Muslims pray five times a day?
To show discipline and dedication to Allah
What is the name for the special Call to Prayer?
An Adhan
What does an Adhan remind?
Muslims to pray
Who is the person that does the call to prayer?
The Muezzin
Where will the Call To Prayer take place in Muslim countries?
The roof of the Mosque
Does Prayer have to take place in a Mosque? If not where can it take place?
No, it can take place anywhere as long as the person and the place are clean.
What will Muslims often use to pray and how does this item help?
A prayer at to ensure he place is clean
Where do Muslims face towards?
Mecca/Makkah
What is Makkah to Muslims?
Their Holy City
What is the direction to Makkah named?
The Qibla
If a Muslim is not in a Mosque when praying, what will they use to help them find the right direction?
A compass
What is the special ritual named that Muslims prepare themselves before Prayers?
Wudu or Wuzu
When praying what do Muslims do?
Muslims follow a sequence of movements along with quotations from the Qur’an.
What is the name for each Cycle during prayers?
Raka’at
What happens at the end of each cycle?
A Muslim prostrates himself or herself (lying stretched on the ground)
What does prostrating show?
To show Muslims totally accept the Will of Allah
Why do Muslims perform Wuzu before they pray?
So they can be cleansed of Sin; Muslims have to be respectful and humble as they will be in the presence of Allah
Why do Muslims have a set of actions they go through each time they pray?
So they do not make up and accidentally offend Allah with a bad or fake sequence. They have a set that respects Allah and shows they are part of the Ummah.
What is symbolized by the fact that all Muslims pray at the same time, the sam direction, in the same way and using the same words?
To show Allah their respect at once and to show they their connection with each other around the world, it also shows they all worship one place which i Holy as they connect at the Ka’bah.
Why is Prayer one of the 5 Pillars Of Islam?
Because you need prayer to worship and get closer to Allah, unlike Charity Tax that makes you closer to others.
What are the times of day that Muslims pray?
Dawn, Mid-day, Afternoon, Sunset and Night-time
How many times do Muslims have to visit Makkah?
Once in their whole life (At least)
What do Muslims visit in Makkah?
The Great Mosque, The Mina and camp for three, The Plain Of Arafut, Circle the Ka’bah seven times visit the Muzdalifah and The Mount of Mercy.
What do Muslims pack to go to Makkah?
Two sheets of White Cotton (Ihram), an umbrella to protect themselves from the heat and Sandals
What does the Ihram show?
Respect and equality
What should Muslims NOT show?
Wealth as the Ihram is the clothing that makes everyone equal
Why do Muslims go on the Hajj?
To repent their sins and to show obedience and respect to Allah. It also vanquishes the Devil from their life as Allah’s reward from the Hajjis preventing the Devil from controlling them.
What do Muslims use to live?
Natural resources
What do Muslims additionally do in Makkah?
Visit the Five Pillars Of Islam go to where the Qur’an was presented by Muhammad, avoid the Devil, circle the Ka’bah seven times and maybe even kiss it, moreover going to worship in a Mosque in Saudi Arabia
What do Muslims drink from in Makkah?
The Well Of ZamZam
What are the Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments are the rules that God chose and gave to Moses. The Ten Commandments are kept in The Ark Of The Covenant that Moses placed the two slabs of stone in.
What is Charity Tax in Arabic? What Pillar Of Islam is it?
The third Pillar Of Islam is named Zakat
What is the named for Hajj in English? Which Pillar Of Islam is it?
The fifth Pillar Of Islam is named Pilgrimage
What is the fourth Pillar Of Islam and what is it’s name in Arabic and English?
Fasting = English Saum = Arabic
What is the purpose of Hajj?
To show Allah respect and that you can wishtand the temptation of The Devil. God will reward you by removing your sins.
What do Male Muslims pack?
Ihram, sandals and an umbrella
What do females pack to Makkah?
Head Veils, sandals and simple cloths
What is the prupose of all men and women wearing the same clothes as the same gender?
To show purity, equality and it does not let men or women wear any disrespectful clothing
What must you NOT do during the Hajj?
Trim nails or hair, wear any jewelry, perfume or any scented soap
Why can you not trim you nails or hair etc. on Hajj?
Because you have to present yourself spiritually and not physically.