Islam

Question 1

Ablution

Answer 1

Ritual washing in Islam. The Arabic term is wudu

Question 2

Adalat

Answer 2

The concept of justice in Shi’a Islam

Question 3

Adam

Answer 3

One of the prophets of Allah. The father of human kind. He built the Ka’aba

Question 4

Allah

Answer 4

The Islamic name for God

Question 5

Akhirah

Answer 5

Belief in life after death

Question 6

Angels

Answer 6

They are spiritual beings created from the elements of light. They have Gods messages to the prophets and watch over humans

Question 7

Arafat

Answer 7

A plain near to Makkah where pilgrims gather to worship, pray and ask for forgiveness. This takes place on the ninth day of the Islamic month, the day before Eid ul Adha

Question 8

Ashura

Answer 8

A very important festival in Shi’a Islam, occurring on 10th Muharram. Shi’a muslims commemorate the matyrdom of Hussein. Ashura is observed by Sunni muslims for a different reason, as a day of repentance for sins in the belief that they will be forgiven

Question 9

Authority

Answer 9

As the direct Word of Allah, the Qur’an has supreme authority. This means it’s truths must be believed and its commands obeyed

Question 10

Beneficence

Answer 10

Literally “doing good”. One of the 99 beautiful Names of Allah, it refers to the generosity that Allah shows to humans

Question 11

Day of Judgement

Answer 11

The day when Allah will decide about individual deeds, good and bad, and on reward or punishment

Question 12

Fairness

Answer 12

This refers to Allah’s justice. He treats all humans equally and as they deserve

Question 13

Fasting

Answer 13

Not eating or drinking. It refers especially to sawm, 4th of 5 pillars. During the month or Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset

Question 14

The Five Pillars

Answer 14

The Five Pillars observed by Sunni Muslims which support Islam by encouraging the development of good character, attitude and behaviour. These are: shahadda, salah, zakkah, sawm and hajj