Shahada
What is the name of the only God?
Allah
How many times a day does prayer occur?
5
What is Zakat?
Almsgiving or Charity
How many days does the month of Ramadan last?
30 days
What does Hajj mean?
arabic name for pilgrimage to Mecca
Who claims to be Allah's prophet
Muhammad
What is Salah?
Fulfilling your duty to the faith of islam by worshipping physically, mentally, and spiritually 5 times each day
How much of a Muslim’s wealth is taxed for the Zakat?
2.5% of a Muslim’s annual wealth
What religious ceremony follows Ramadan?
Eid-al-Fitr
what clothing is to be worn by those performing the Hajj?
simple, white clothes
What does the Shahada say?
there is only one God and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
What is recited before performing Salat?
The Fatiha; the first chapter of the Qur’an
Who qualifies to receive Zakat?
The poor and needy, orphans, single mothers, etc.
How long do Muslims fast every day during the month of Ramadan?
from sunrise to sunset
Where does the Hajj finish, what is done once you arrive?
Hajj ends at the Kaaba in Mecca. People circuambukate the Kaaba and sometimes chose to travel to Medina to view the tomb of Muhammad.
What is the Arabic name for the belief in Allah
Shahada
What must one do when performing salat somewhere other than a mosque?
Locate the direction of the Qibla and set up a prayer rug
Why is Zakat important?
Used for reinforcing religious commitment and promoting social equality
What else do Muslims abstain from other than eating and drinking?
sexual relations, evil thoughts, etc.
Why is it so important the the Hajj be completed at least once in every muslim's lifetime?
Promotes bonds of Muslims by showing everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah, Symbolizes solidarity
When is the Shahada recited or heard?
Children hear it from their mother's before going to bed, must be said allowed to convert to Islam
When going to the ground, what position should one be in?
on your knees with forehead and nose on the ground, elbows raised
What is a Muslim considered if they don’t pay Zakat?
Unbeliever or Kufr
What does fasting encourage, that is, why is it important?
Muslims believe that their good actions carry heavier weight during this time. The gates of heaven are open and devils are held back so they are not being tempted. Time of reflection
The Hajj can be viewed as a reenactment of history, give one of the reasons why this is true?
Pilgrimage from Medina to Mecca by Muhammad and early followers story
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Abraham’s wife,Hijra and their child, Ismail traveled to Arabia, from Palestine to protect the son, story