Muslim Symbols Flashcards
What is Symbolism?
The process of giving new and different meaning to objects, sounds, words, actions or gestures.
What is the Islamic faith built on?
The Islamic faith is built on the belief that there is one God and should never be worshiped through the use of images or idols.
What do Muslims believe Allah should never be represented by?
Muslims believe that Allah should not be represented by symbols of any type because this is a form of idolatry.
What is The Dome symbol and what does it represent?
The dome of the masjid is a symbol of the reign of Allah over the whole world. The dome represents the skies that are stretched over the earth.
What is the Crescent moon and Star Symbol and what does it represent?
Some believe that the crescent moon represents the moon that light the travelers’ ways at night and the star that guide them. The five-pointed star represents the five pillars of Islam.
Where does the Crescent moon and Star Symbol appear?
They appear on the flags of most Islamic countries but these symbols were not used by the prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
What is The Minaret Symbol?
The minarets are towers outside the mosque in which the mu’adhin make the call to prayer (the Adhan) five times a day.
What is the Five Pillars of Islam
Symbol and what does it represent?
The Five Pillars of Islam are the framework of the Muslim life.
What and The dome remind Muslims about the 5 pillars of Islam?
The dome and four minarets together reminds believers of the five pillars of Islam.
What Islamic pattern is often used in Decoration in the Masjid?
Islamic patterns often use circles- the circle is a general symbol of eternity because it does not have a beginning and end. It represents the eternal beliefs of Islam.
Other than circles what other patterns are used in Islamic mosaics?
Stars are also used in Islamic mosaics. The rays of a star reach out in all directions, representing the spreading influence of Islam throughout the world.
What do Patterns and Arabic quotations from the Qur’an symbolize for Muslims?
Patterns and Arabic quotations from the Qur’an – symbolic of certain Islamic beliefs such as the unchanging laws of Allah.
What does Shahadah mean?
Shahadah – Confession of faith
The essence of being Muslim is to recite what and how must it be done?
The essence of being a Muslim is to recite the Shahadah which is known as Kalimah. It must be done with sincere intention. It states that: “There is no God but Allah. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”.
What does Zakat mean and how can it be achieved?
Zakat means purification. It can be achieved by giving charitably the amount of 2 ½ per cent of disposable income. It is a religious duty and it must be paid every year.
Salah is a symbol for Muslims it means prayer, how much time is it required you pray a day?
Prayer (Salah) is a very important symbol for Muslim. It is required that a Muslim must pray five times a day.
What does Islams usually do when fasting?
Fasting in Islam is the practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan
What does Hajj mean?
Hajj – Pilgrimage
