Islam-PRE Spring Term Test Flashcards
Night of Power
Falls on the last 10 days of Ramadan. The night when Angel Jibril appeared to Prophet Muhammed and the first verses of the Holy Qur’an were revealed.
5 pillars of islam
Shahada, salah, zakat, sawm, hajj. 5 rules you have to follow and complete in your lifetime
Shahadah
Declaration of faith. There is only one god (Allah) and Muhammed is his messenger
Salah
Perform a set of prayers 5x a day at specific times
Sawm
To fast during the month of ramadan. Only for muslims who have reached maturity and are in good health
Zakah
Give 2.5% of your income to charity for those in need
Hajj
Go on annual pilgrimage to Mecca once in there lives
Ramadan
9th month of islamic calendar in which muslims fast
Qur’an
Holy book of islam. Has 114 chapters
Hadith
Record of words actions and silent approval of Muhammad
Islam
The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God.” Followers of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims are monotheistic and worship one, all-knowing God, who in Arabic is known as Allah. Followers of Islam aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah.