Key Practices In islam

Question 1

What is Salah?

Answer 1

This is the Muslim world for prayer. Muslims do this five times a day and have special movements and actions. It is one of the five pillars of Islam

Question 2

What is wudu?

Answer 2

Wudu is when Muslims wash their faces ears, mouth, hands and feet before prayer. they do this to feel physically and mentally ready to stand before Allah. It also symbolises spiritual cleanliness.

Question 3

What is Imam?

Answer 3

This is a Muslim who leads prayer at the mosque and can give advice to fellow Muslims

Question 4

What is Halal?

Answer 4

This means allowed and shows what food Muslims are allowed to eat e.g. Lamb, cheese, fish, fruit and chicken

Question 5

What is Haram?

Answer 5

This means forbidden and shows that Muslims are not allowed to consume e.g. alcohol, shellfish and pork.

Question 6

What is Hajj?

Answer 6

This is when Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca, which they must do once in their lifetimes, unless they are too ill or look after someone else.

Question 7

What is Ramadan?

Answer 7

This is the time of year that Muslims fast for a month during daylight hours.

Question 8

What is Zakah?

Answer 8

This is another of the five pillars, where Muslims give 2.5% of their earnings to charity.

Question 9

What is Shahada?

Answer 9

This is the statement of belief that all Muslims say.

Question 10

What is a mosque?

Answer 10

The mosque is a place of worship.