Islam Flashcards

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1
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What is the name of the black cloth that covers the Kab’ah?

A

Kiswa

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2
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What are the two main Islamic sects?

A

Shi’ah and Sunni

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3
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What event marks year zero on the Islamic calender?

A

Muhammad’s Hijra (His Journey from one city to another)

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4
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Who is Jibil?

A

The Angel Gabriel

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5
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Which sect of Islam believes Abu Bakr was the next leader of Islam?

A

Sunni

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6
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What is the name of a person who stands in a Minaret and calls Muslims to prayer?

A

Meuzzin

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7
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Who was the final prophet sent from Allah?

A

Muhammad

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8
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What was the name of the jinn who disobeyed Allah, and vowed to steer Adam away from God?

A

Iblis

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9
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What is the holiest day of the week for Muslims?

A

Friday

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10
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Which sect of Islam has the most members worldwide?

A

Sunni

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11
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Which is the most sacred site in Jerusalem for Muslims?

A

Dome of the Rock

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12
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Who took Muhammad on the ‘Night Journey’ through the seven kingdoms of heaven?

A

Jibril

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13
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Who do Muslims worship?

A

Allah

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14
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When did Muhammad receive revelation?

A

610

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15
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Who originally built the Kab’ah

A

Ibrahim and Ishmael

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16
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What is the name of the elevated platform in a mosque where an Imam speaks during prayer service?

A

Minbar

17
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What is the goal of Sufi Worship?

A

Develop internal and external spirituality

18
Q

What is the name of that hat that kind of looks like a beer bottle cap?

A

Kufi

19
Q

What is the name for the clothing that completely covers EVERYTHING

A

Burka

20
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What is the name of the cotton robe that Muslim Men wear, (In the exam it will be coloured white)

A

Thobe

21
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What is the name of the scarf worn around a Muslim man’s head or neck?

A

Keffiyeh

22
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What is the name of the article of clothing for Muslim woman that is like a scarf (scrunched up) around their head, leaving face exposed

A

Hijab

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