Key Words Islam Flashcards
Salah
Second Pillar of Islam, prayer five
times a day. For men, at the
mosque whenever possible
Shahadah
First Pillar of Islam, the statement
of faith. Sunni say
‘There is no God
but Allah, Muhammad is his
prophet’,
While Shi’a add
‘Ali is the
beloved of Allah and the rightful
trustee of the Prophet and his
immediate successor’
Wudhu
Specific process of washing before
prayer; external cleanliness to
represent internal readiness to pray
to Allah
Sufi
Specific practice within Islam which
is a mystical interpretation of the
religion - can be from Sunni or Shi’a
tradition
Sunni
Largest group within Islamic
peoples, accounting for 85-90 per
cent of all Muslims. Focused
currently around the interpretation
of Islam found in Saudi Arabia
Sawm
Fasting during the month of
Ramadan during daylight hours
Zakah
Welfare contribution paid on surplus
wealth (cash and other)
Hajj
Fifth Pillar of Islam; pilgrimage to
Makkah: must be made once in a
lifetime if possible
Shi’a
Other Muslims, accounting for
10-15 per cent of all Muslims.
Mainly in the Persian area (Iran).
Base their interpretation of Islam on
the Imamate (series of imams and
their teachings)
Revelation
When something is made known, in
this case, Angel Jibril making the
words of the Qur’an known to
Muhammad
Qur’an
The literal word of Allah dictated to
Muhammad via Angel Jibril
Allah
Name for God in Islam; means ‘One
God’
Muhammad
Founder of Islam: final prophet sent
by Allah to give guidance to humans
Mosque
Muslim place of worship
Five Pillars
Five duties all Muslims must carry
out - Shahadah (statement of
belief), Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting
during Ramadan), Zakah (welfare
contribution), Hajj (pilgrimage)
