The Foundations of Islam
This term means “the path” in Arabic and refers to Islamic law derived from the Qur’an and Hadith.
What is Sharia?
This ritual purification performed before prayer involves washing specific parts of the body.
What is Wudu?
This was the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife and one of the first to accept Islam.
Who is Khadijah bint Khuwaylid?
Muslims believe in this many articles of faith.
What is six?
The first caliph after Prophet Muhammad’s death.
Who is Abu Bakr?
The Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad over this many years.
What is 23 years?
The first pillar, a statement of faith declaring belief in Allah and His messenger.
What is the Shahada?
After facing persecution, Muhammad and his followers migrated to this city, originally called Yathrib.
What is Medina?
Muslims pray facing this structure located in Mecca.
What is the Kaaba?
The two main branches of Islam.
What are Sunni and Shia?
This night marks when the first revelation of the Qur’an was sent down to Muhammad.
What is Laylat al-Qadr
This lunar month, known as the ninth in the Islamic calendar, is when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
What is Ramadan?
The first revelation occurred in this cave outside of Mecca
What is the Cave of Hira?
The concept that everything happens by the will and decree of Allah.
What is Qadr?
This word means the global community of Muslims.
What is the Ummah?
Muslims believe in this day when all people will be judged for their deeds.
What is Yawm al-Qiyamah (Day of Judgment)?
Fasting during Ramadan from dawn to sunset.
What is Sawm?
The Prophet’s uncle who raised him after his parents passed away.
Who is Abu Talib?
The call to prayer, recited by a muezzin, is known by this name.
What is the Adhan?
The city where the Prophet’s mosque is located and where he is buried.
What is Medina?
The first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad was this command, meaning “Read” or “Recite
What is Iqra?
The pilgrimage of Hajj includes this ritual of walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.
What is Sa’i?
The event when Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
What is the Hijra?
The celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Fought in 624 CE, this battle was the first major military victory for Muslims and a turning point in early Islamic history.
What is the Battle of Badr?