Vocabulary
A traditional account of things said or done by Muhammad (saws) recorded by his followers, commonly taught as a part of Islamic theology.
What are Hadiths?
This is the prophet whose birth was miraculous and he also spoke from the cradle.
Who is Jesus (Isa-Ibn-Maryam)?
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the 5 pillars of Islam.
What is Hajj?
The percent of the world population that identifies as Muslim.
What is 24%?
This is the term for the mystical Islamic philosophy and practice that focuses on seeking a direct personal experience of God and spiritual closeness to Him.
What is Sufism?
It describes a community but refers to the worldwide community of Muslims.
What is an Umma?
This is the most mentioned prophet in the Quran.
Who is Musa (as)?
This is the only woman who has her own “sura” in the Quran.
Who is Maryam (Mary)?
This country has the largest muslim population.
What is Indonesia?
This concept in Islamic philosophy represents the highest level of ethical and spiritual excellence. (Striving for Excellence)
What is Ihsan?
It is the idea of divine unity; God is one and unique and unequaled; the central teaching of Islam.
What is Tawheed?
He was the last prophet of Islam and is seen as an exemplary human being?
Who is Muhammad (saws)?
This is the purification ritual involving dry ablution or the use of clean earth or sand in the absence of water.
What is Tayammum?
This is the only nation in the Muslim world to possess nuclear weapons.
What is Pakistan?
This is the famous Islamic philosopher, theologian, and physician known for his work "The Book of Healing" and "The Canon of Medicine".
Who is Ibn Sina (Avicenna)?
This word for the Islamic concept of the reliance on God or "trusting in God's plan".
What is Tawakkul?
The prophet who has been mentioned 69 times in the Qur'an and is called the patriarch of monotheistic religions.
Who is Ibrahim (as)?
This is the voyage that Prophet Muhammad (saws) took from Mecca to Jerusalam and then to heaven where God taught him the 5 daily prayers.
What is Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj (Isra' and Mi'raj)?
This country contains much of ancient Mesopotamia.
What is Iraq?
This historical period, often referred to as the "Islamic Golden Age," when Islamic philosophy, science, and culture flourish, making significant contributions to various fields of knowledge.
What is the Abbasid Caliphate (8th to 13th centuries)?
This is the internal struggle with pride and unity with the divine and the external struggle of anti-Islamic people/ideologies.
What is Jihad?
This messenger of Allah was sent to the people of Nineveh who later accepted the message of Allah.
Who is Yunus (as)?
Belief in Allah, Belief in the Angels, Belief in Divine Books, Belief in Prophets, Belief in the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah), Belief in Predestination (Qadar)
What are the "Six Articles of Faith" in Islam?
The "big three" cities in Spain with most important Muslim heritage are
What are Granada, Seville and Cordoba?
This renowned Islamic philosopher is known for his works and is considered a key figure in reconciling philosophy with Islamic theology.
Who is Abu Hamid al-Ghazali?