Daily Rituals
Muslim women wear this scarf to cover their heads.
What is the hijab?
This is a religious leader, or cleric, of Islam
What is an Imam?
Who is his son Ishmael? (Hebrew scriptures have Isaac as the one to be sacrificed)
Muslims mark the month of Ramadan with this particular practice during daylight hours.
What is sawm (fasting)?
Thought to be the location where Muhammad was during his miraculous Night Journey, this is one of Islam's most important shrines.
What is the Dome of the Rock?
An Arabic word to describe practices that are obligatory.
What is wajib?
Often referred to with just his first name, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law became the first Shia imam.
Who is Ali?
This was the journey that Muhammed and his followers made in 622AD to Medina after persecution in Mecca.
What is the Hij'rah?
This pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca is expected for all able-bodied Muslims.
What is the hajj?
This text records the sayings and traditions of the prophet Muhammad.
What is the hadith?
This Arabic word is often used when referring to food, like pork, that is forbidden.
What is haram?
This caliph succeeded Muhammad as leader of the Sunni
Who is Abu Bakr?
This school of thought is the main Shia interpretation of Sharia Law.
What is Jafari?
This practice is done five times per day facing towards Mecca.
What is salat (prayer)?
This sacred text is divided into 114 surahs.
What is the Qur'an?
This cleansing ritual is required before prayer.
What is wudu?
Not to be depicted in paintings or formed into a scupture, this is the Divine being in Islam.
Who is Allah?
Considered the third holiest city in Islam, Muhammad travelled here at night on a buraq.
What is Jerusalem?
This phrase states the belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" and is central to Islam.
What is the shahadah?
What is a minbar?
This body of religious practices, based on the Qur'an, Hadith, and Sunnah, stipulates the rules that Muslims live by.
What is Sharia Law?
This caliph negotiated a treaty in Jerusalem in 637 AD.
Who is Umar?
This feast celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son and is celebrated by sacrificing a sheep or goat.
What is Eid al-Adha?
This practice requires Muslims to donate a fixed portion of their income to support community members in need.
What is zakat (almsgiving)?
Believed to have been built by Abraham and Ishmael, this is the holiest site on Earth for Muslims.
What is the Kaaba?