Unit 4 test study now i believe in u :DD Flashcards
2024-12-16
Allah
Arabic word for God
-Allah is the creator according to the Qu’ran
Mosque
a Muslim place of worship (Muslim church)
Qiblah Wall
the wall in a mosque that faces Mecca (City in Saudi Arabia), the direction that Muslims face when praying.
Minbar
a raised platform in a mosque where the imam (leader in prayer) delivers sermons (preaches) to the people.
Mihrab
a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca, the holy city of Islam, and the Kaaba, which Muslims face when praying.
Minaret
tower thingy part of the mosque
-calls Muslims to prayer
Wudu
the cleaning ritual that is important in cleanliness in Islam. it involves washing all parts of the body, and prepares one to pray.
Prayer mat
a rug or carpet that Muslims use to kneel on while praying.
Muhammed
-means praiseworthy
-Prophet Muhammed is seen as the most perfect human in Islam, and was the last messenger of Allah.
Islamophobia
prejudice and discrimination of Muslims
Shahadah
the Muslim profession of faith (“there is no god but Allah, and Muhammed is the messenger of Allah”).
Salat
Muslims praying 5 times daily
Sawm
fasting from dawn until dusk during Ramadan
Zakat
FORCED TO DONATE TO CHARITY 2.5% OF UR WEALTH HAWK TUAHHHH FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS!??!?!?!/ TUAHHHH
Ali
Ali was the son of Muhammed, and was his rightful successor