islam key words Flashcards
1
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what is the hadith?
A
the teachings of muhammad
2
Q
what is risalah?
A
prophethood and messenger ship, reflects various ways allah communicates with humanity
3
Q
ummah
A
the brotherhood/community of islam
4
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zakah
A
one of the five pillars, giving 2.5% of savings each year to the poor
5
Q
wudu
A
ritual washing before prayer
6
Q
surah
A
chapters of the qur’an
7
Q
tawhid
A
the oneness of god
8
Q
shari’ah
A
islamic law based on the qur’an, hadith and sunnah
9
Q
sunnah
A
the teachings and deeds of muhammad
10
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sawm
A
one of the five pillars, fasting
11
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salah
A
one of the five pillars, worship/praying
12
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masjid
A
arabic word for mosque
13
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madinah
A
holy city in saudi arabia where muhammad set up the 1st islam community, where he’s buried
14
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shahadah
A
the muslim declaration of faith
