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Key words Flashcards

1
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What does the word ‘Islam’ mean?

A

Peace / submission

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2
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What do you call the Islamic Holy Book?

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The Qur’an

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3
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What do you call the Islamic place of worship?

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Mosque

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4
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What is the name of the leader of the Mosque?

A

Imam

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5
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Where did Islam originate?

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Saudi Arabia

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6
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What do you call a follower of Islam?

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Muslim

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7
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Name the six key beliefs

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Allah as the one and only God / Angels / Holy books / Prophets / Day of Judgement / Predestination

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8
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What do you call the tower in the Mosque?

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Minaret

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9
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Who is a muezzin?

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The man who enters the minaret and calls Muslims to prayer

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10
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What is wudu?

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This is a sacred wash that symbolizes spiritual cleansing and purity in readiness for coming before God.

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11
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What is the alcove in the Quibla wall called?

A

Mihrab

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12
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Where does the Quibla wall face towards?

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Mecca

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13
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What day is the Holy day in Islam?

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Friday

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14
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What is a minbar?

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The set of steps a person who is giving special prayers stands on.

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15
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Who is Allah?

A

The name Muslims use for the supreme and unique God, who created and rules everything

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16
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What is the Arabic name given to the Mosque?

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Masjid

17
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What is the cube-shaped building in Mecca called?

A

Ka’bah

18
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The largest group of Muslims

A

Sunni

19
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The second largest Muslim group

A

Shi’ites

20
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What celebration does Ramadan conclude with?

A

Eid-al-Fitr

21
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What do you call the meal which Muslims break their fast with at the end of each day of Ramadan?

A

Iftar

22
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Why do Muslims celebrate Ramadan?

A

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.

23
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How long does Eid-al-Fitr last?

A

Three days

24
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What is Eid-al-Adha?

A

The second most important festival in the Muslim calendar which remembers the time Abraham was going to sacrifice his son Isaac

25
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What are the five pillars?

A

They are five duties which Muslim people have

26
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What is Pillar 1?

A

Shahadah - Faith

27
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What is Pillar 2?

A

Salah - Prayer

28
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What is Pillar 3?

A

Zakah - Charitable giving

29
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What is Pillar 4?

A

Sawm - Fasting

30
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What is Pillar 5?

A

Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca

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