Islam key words Flashcards
Salah
The duty to pray 5 times a day
(Sunrise,Midday,Afternoon,Evening,Night)
Sawm
The duty for muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan
Zakat
The duty requiring muslims to donate for those in need
Hajj
The duty for muslims to visit mecca and the holy sites once in their life time if they can
Halal
Foods and actions that are allowed in Islam
Haram
Foods and actions that are forbidden in Islam
(Pork and Alcohol)
Ummah
The world-wide muslim communtity
Shahada
Belief that there is one god and that is Allah
Islamophobia
Prejudice or discrimation targeted aganist muslims
Hijab
Headscarf worn by muslim women so they can cover their hair
Body
Physical structure of a person, which islam teaches that clothing should be appropriately covered to maitian modesty
Niqab
Veil worn by musilm women that covers their face, leaving only the eyes visible
Modesty
A way that avoids unnecessary attention or being indecent, particularly regarding clothing
Submission
A religion (Islam) that recognises God’s authority
Qur’an
The holy book of Islam