Key words Flashcards
1
Q
Monotheism
A
Belief there is only one God
2
Q
Allah
A
The god that Muslims worship
3
Q
Muslim
A
Someone who willingly submits submits to Allah
4
Q
Muhammad
A
Founder of islam
5
Q
Mecca
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A city in Saudi Arabia where Muhammad was born
6
Q
The ka’aba
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A holy site in mecca marked by a square block and gold building
7
Q
Qur’an
A
The holy book of Islam containing the words Muhammad received from God
8
Q
Hadith
A
Sayings of Muhammad collected in a separate book
9
Q
Surahs
A
Chapters: the qur’an has 114 surahs in it
10
Q
Calligraphy
A
Decorative writing
11
Q
5 pillars of Islam
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Should define the basic identity of a Muslim
12
Q
Shahadah
A
Declaration of faith
13
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Salah
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Prayer
14
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Zakat
A
Charity
15
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Sawm
A
fasting
