Five Pillars
What is the Shahada?
There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger
This is the temporary "tattoo" made from plant paste that women often wear on their hands for festivals.
Henna
This is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God.
The Qu'ran
How many times a day to Muslims pray?
5 times
This is the name of the building or place where Muslims go to worship.
Mosque
While the Quran is the word of God, these are the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Hadith
How much Zakat does one have to offer?
2.5% of one's yearly salary
This is the general term for the headscarf worn by many Muslim women, though its style varies from country to country.
Hijab
All other translations of the Qu'ran are considered _________.
commentaries
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca called?
Hajj
Every Muslim who is physically and financially able is expected to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to this city at least once.
Mecca
Although it has been translated into every major language, the Quran was originally revealed and is always recited in this language.
Arabic
In which direction do Muslims face during Salah (prayer) no matter where they are in the world?
Always towards Mecca
While many women wear the Hijab (covering hair), some wear this veil that covers the face but leaves the eyes visible.
Niqab
The Quran wasn’t revealed all at once; it was sent down piece by piece over a period of this many years.
23 years