Islamic key terminology Flashcards
What is the hadith?
Traditional accounts of what what Muhammed has said and done.
Define Hadud
limit and restriction. Going against it is punishable.
Define hafiz
A Muslim who knows the whole Qur’an by memory.
What is one of the five pillars, Hajj?
It is an important, spiritual journey which Muslims should go at least once in their lifetime.
Define halal
Allowed
Define Haram
Forbidden
Define Ibadah
Obedience, submission and devotion to Allah alone with ultimate love for him
What is Jannah?
Heaven
What is Jahannam?
Hell
Define Khalifah
successor or steward
Define Khamr
Intoxicants
Define Madrassah
Educational institution
What is the Qur’an?
Islamic sacred book believed to be the word of Allah.
What is Ramadan?
The ninth month of the Muslim year during which strict fasting from sunrise to sunset
Define riba(usury)
Banking interest which is forbidden under the Shariah law.
Define Sadaqah
Charity
What is one of the five pillars, Salah?
A reminder of Allah where they prey 5 times a day.
What is taqwa?
staying close to Allah
What is Id-Ul-Fitra?
the celebration after ramadan where everyone must eat
What is Id-Ul-Adha?
a three day festival of pilgrimage and sacrificing an animal to Allah
