Key words Flashcards
What does the word ‘Islam’ mean?
Peace / submission
What do you call the Islamic Holy Book?
The Qur’an
What do you call the Islamic place of worship?
Mosque
What is the name of the leader of the Mosque?
Imam
Where did Islam originate?
Saudi Arabia
What do you call a follower of Islam?
Muslim
Name the six key beliefs
Allah as the one and only God / Angels / Holy books / Prophets / Day of Judgement / Predestination
What do you call the tower in the Mosque?
Minaret
Who is a muezzin?
The man who enters the minaret and calls Muslims to prayer
What is wudu?
This is a sacred wash that symbolizes spiritual cleansing and purity in readiness for coming before God.
What is the alcove in the Quibla wall called?
Mihrab
Where does the Quibla wall face towards?
Mecca
What day is the Holy day in Islam?
Friday
What is a minbar?
The set of steps a person who is giving special prayers stands on.
Who is Allah?
The name Muslims use for the supreme and unique God, who created and rules everything
What is the Arabic name given to the Mosque?
Masjid
What is the cube-shaped building in Mecca called?
Ka’bah
The largest group of Muslims
Sunni
The second largest Muslim group
Shi’ites
What celebration does Ramadan conclude with?
Eid-al-Fitr
What do you call the meal which Muslims break their fast with at the end of each day of Ramadan?
Iftar
Why do Muslims celebrate Ramadan?
To celebrate the time when the verse of the Qur’an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is a time of worship and contemplation; a time to strengthen family and community ties.
How long does Eid-al-Fitr last?
Three days
What is Eid-al-Adha?
The second most important festival in the Muslim calendar which remembers the time Abraham was going to sacrifice his son Isaac
What are the five pillars?
They are five duties which Muslim people have
What is Pillar 1?
Shahadah - Faith
What is Pillar 2?
Salah - Prayer
What is Pillar 3?
Zakah - Charitable giving
What is Pillar 4?
Sawm - Fasting
What is Pillar 5?
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
