Key Words

Question 1

Allah

Answer 1

.The Arabic name for god used in Islam
. Muslims believe that they worship the same god that spoke through Moses and Jesus

Question 2

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Answer 2

.the last and greatest prophet sent by allah
. He lived a moral and prayerful life

Question 3

Five pillars

Answer 3

. Five obligations or duties e.g charity
. A way for Muslim people to show their obedience to the will of Allah

Question 4

Qur’an 

Answer 4

. The Muslim holy book
. Means reading or recitation as it was dictated to Muhammad by the archangel jibril

Question 5

Mosque

Answer 5

. Islamic place of worship
. Usually a building with a large open prayer space

Question 6

Abraham

Answer 6

. An important prophet to Jews Christians and Muslims
. He is believed by many to be the first pilgrim after God sent him on a special journey

Question 7

Pilgrimage

Answer 7

. A journey to a place of religious importance
. A chance to reflect and connect with God

Question 8

Hajj

Answer 8

. The Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
. One of the five pillars of Islam

Question 9

Jerusalem

Answer 9

. A holy place to Jews Christians and Muslims
. Christians believe this is where Jesus spent the last week of his life

Question 10

Lourdes

Answer 10

. A town in France where Saint Bernadette had visions of Mary
. Catholics visit to pray at the grotto and collect holy water from the stream there