The Qur'an
This is regarded as the direct word of God and holds a central position for Muslims
What is the Qur'an?
This is the name of the First Pillar of Islam, which means the declaration of faith
What is shahadah?
This is the name of the Second Pillar of Islam, which involves daily ritual prayer.
What is salat?
This is the name of the Third Pillar of Islam, which focuses on charity.
What is zakat?
This is the name of the Fourth Pillar of Islam, which involves fasting during Ramadan.
What is siyam?
This is the name of the Fifth Pillar of Islam, which involves a pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is hajj?
In 651 C.E., this caliph established the official edition of the Qur'an
Who is Caliph Uthman?
Muslims declare, "There is no god but God," affirming this central belief
What is monotheism?
Muslims pray facing this structure in Mecca, symbolized by the qiblah.
What is the Ka'bah?
Muslims give this percentage of their surplus wealth each year as part of zakat.
What is 2.5 percent?
Muslims fast during this month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
What is Ramadan?
Pilgrims circle this sacred structure in Mecca seven times during the hajj.
What is the Ka'bah?
Muslims believe Muhammad received the Qur'an from this angel.
Who is Gabriel?
The shahadah identifies this individual as the messenger of God.
Who is Muhammad?
This person leads the prayer cycle in a mosque, starting with "Allahu akbar!"
Who is the imam?
In medieval times, zakat funds were often used to build these public structures to ensure access to clean water.
What are fountains?
Muslims traditionally break their fast at sunset with this fruit, as Muhammad did.
What are dates?
Pilgrims drink from this spring, believed to have miraculously appeared at Ishmael's feet.
What is the Zamzam spring?
The language of the Qur'an is notable for this characteristic.
What is its beauty?
To enter Islam, a person must recite the shahadah aloud in the presence of this many witnesses.
What is two?
Muslims are called to prayer five times a day by this individual.
Who is the muezzin?
Zakat is similar to this Jewish practice, which emphasizes justice and fairness in helping the needy.
What is tzedakah?
This celebration marks the end of Ramadan with prayers, gift-giving, and charity.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
On the Plain of Arafat, pilgrims pray and some climb this mountain, where Muhammad gave his Last Sermon.
What is Mount Arafat?
Muslims honor the Qur'an by memorizing its passages and ensuring the book never does this.
What is touch the ground?
According to Muslim belief, on this day, God will weigh each person's deeds to decide their fate.
What is the Day of Judgment?
On Fridays, Muslims gather for this special midday event at the mosque.
What is congregational prayer?
In addition to aiding the poor, zakat can also be used to pay for these educational expenses for children in need.
What are school fees?
According to the Qur'an, prayer on this special night during the last ten days of Ramadan is equal to a thousand months of devotion.
What is the Night of Power?
This holiday, celebrated after the hajj, honors Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son.
What is Eid al-Adha?