islam knowledge check Flashcards
1
Q
The city that all Muslims face when they pray
A
mecca
2
Q
Fasting (4th Pillar)
A
Sawm,
3
Q
The tower on the mosque traditionally used for the call to prayer
A
minaret
4
Q
Ritual washing before prayer
A
wudhu
5
Q
The declaration of faith (1st Pillar)
A
shahadah
6
Q
The pilgrimage made once in a lifetime (5th Pillar)
A
hajj
7
Q
The niche in the wall of the mosque that shows the direction of prayer
A
mihrab
8
Q
Praying five times a day (2nd Pillar)
A
salat
9
Q
The steps where the prayer leader stands to speak at Friday prayers in the mosque
A
minbar
10
Q
Giving to charity (3rd pillar)
A
zakah
11
Q
The leader of the prayers in the mosque
A
imam
12
Q
Bowing low with your head on the floor in prayer
A
prostration
13
Q
The word meaning “direction of prayer”
A
qiblah
14
Q
a complete cycle of prayers
A
rak’ah
15
Q
The man who calls worshippers to
prayer
A
muezzin
