Islam test Flashcards
What does Sunnah mean?
Sunnah refers to the practices and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad.
What does Umma mean?
Umma means the community of Muslims worldwide.
What are the five Pillars of Islam?
The five Pillars of Islam are: 1) Shahada (Faith), 2) Salah (Prayer), 3) Zakat (Charity), 4) Sawm (Fasting), 5) Hajj (Pilgrimage).
What happens with each of the five Pillars of Islam?
Each Pillar represents a fundamental act of worship and practice in Islam.
How many stops are on the Hajj?
There are 7 on the Hajj pilgrimage
What are the different stops and actions to perform during Hajj?
The stops include: 1) Ihram (state of purity), 2) Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba), 3) Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah), 4) Arafat (standing), 5) Muzdalifah (collecting pebbles), 6) Mina (stoning the devil).
Who was Muhammad?
Muhammad was the founder of Islam, known for his early life in Mecca and later actions as a prophet.
What was the Qur’an?
The Qur’an is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
In which direction do Muslims pray?
Muslims pray facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
What used to be inside and around the Kaaba before Islam?
Before Islam, the Kaaba housed various idols and was a site of polytheistic worship.
What are the differences between Sunni and Shia?
Sunni believe Abu Bakr should be the successor of Muhammad also pray with arms crossed over chest
Shia pray with their arms at side and believe Ali, Muhammad’s son in law should’ve succeeded him
What are the names of the two Caliphates?
The two Caliphates are the Umayyad Caliphate and the Abbasid Caliphate.
What happened to the first Caliphate?
The Ummayad Caliphate were assassinated
