Islam Flashcards
1
Q
Salat
A
Daily worship
2
Q
Zakat
A
Almsgiving
3
Q
Siyam
A
Fasting
4
Q
Hajj
A
Pilgrimage
5
Q
Shahadah phrase
A
“There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God”
6
Q
Muslims pray ____ times per day facing toward __________.
A
Five, Mecca
7
Q
What does Ramadan encourage?
A
Generosity, equality, and charity
8
Q
Ka’aba
A
A shrine built by Abraham to honor God
9
Q
Jihad
A
striving (i.e., the struggle against evil)
10
Q
Qur’an
A
The central scripture of Islam; received by Muhammad from Allah through Gabriel
11
Q
Sunna
A
Muhammad’s example
12
Q
Shari’ah
A
Islamic law; based on Qur’an and Shari’ah
13
Q
Imam
A
Worship/prayer leader
14
Q
Muezzin
A
The person who calls Muslims to pray
15
Q
Hijrah
A
Migration of Muhammad and his followers to Medina
