Islam test Flashcards
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
When was Muhammad born?
570 AD
Who was the most important prophet? (Islam)
Muhammad
What was the name of the night when Muhammad received his first revelations?
The Night of Power
When did Muhammad received his first revelations?
610
Muhammad was transported to Jerusalem miraculously. What was this called?
The Night Journey
When was Muhammad transported to Jerusalem miraculously?
620
In 622 Muhammad…
Fled from Medina.
In 630 Muhammad and his followers…
Conquered Mecca peacefully
When did Muhammad die?
632 AD
After Muhammad’s death…
The Muslin community separated into two groups.
What are the two groups of Muslims called?
Sunni Muslims & Shia Muslims
What are the six articles of faith?
- Allah (the one God)
- Angels
- Prophets
- Holy Books
- Judgement Day
- Qadar
Which Muslims believe in the six articles of faith?
Sunni Muslims
What is Shahadah?
Shahadah - the declaration of faith
(‘There is no God but Allah, and
Muhammad is his messenger’)
What is Salah?
Salah - prayer five times a day, facing in the direction of the Kabah in Mecca
What is Zakah?
Zakah - giving 2.5% of one’s wealth to the poor
What is Sawm?
Sawm - fasting during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan
What is Hajj?
Hajj - pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim should undertake at least once in their lives (if they are able to).
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
- Shahadah
- Salah
- Zakah
- Sawm
- Hajj
What do the Pillars of Jamraat represent?
The devil
In what month do Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Hajj
What does the Hajj pilgrimage include?
- Tawaf
- Throwing stones at the pillars of Jamraat
- Walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa, where Hagar looked for water.
What is Tawaf?
Walking around the Kabah seven times
How many times do Muslims walk around the Kabah?
Seven
What did Muhammad walk around seven times?
The Kabah
Why do Muslims do Tawaf?
To be more like Muhammad
Why do Muslims walk between the hills of Safa and Marwa?
To be like Hagar when she was looking for water
What do Muslims do at the end of Hajj?
Celebrate Eid ul Adha
Why do Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha?
To remember Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.
What happens in Eid ul Adha?
A sheep or goat is sacrificed by (or on behalf of) each family
What happens to the sacrificed animal’s meat?
One third for the household
One third for friends and family
One third for the poor
Which practices - two of the Five Pillars of Islam - are carried out specifically during Ramadan?
Sawm and Zakah
Which practices - two of the Five Pillars of Islam - are carried out specifically during Ramadan?
Sawm and Zakah
What is Allah
Allah: the Arabic word for God
What does Islam mean?
Islam: submission to Allah
What is a Muslim?
Muslim: someone who has submitted to Allah (a follower of Islam)
What is Qadar
Qadar: the supremacy of God’s will, sometimes translated as ‘fate’ or ‘predestination’
Allah is in control of everything and knows exactly what will happen in the future (however, human beings still have free will) -he just already knows what they will decide.
What is Judgement day?
Judgement Day: the time that each person will be judged based on their deeds
What is Jahannam?
Jahannam (hell)
What is Quran
Quran: the Holy Book of Islam - a collection of all the revelations Muhammad received in his lifetime
What is a Mosque
Mosque (or Masjid): Muslim place of worship
What is Kabah?
Kabah: a holy building, believed to have been built by Ibrahim (Abraham) - now inside Mecca’s Great Mosque
What is Jannah?
Heaven
What are the two hills Hagar ran up and down called?
Safa and Marwa
