Terms
this means recitation - to repeat aloud from memory
Qur'an
This pillar focuses on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where Abraham submitted to the will of Allah
Hajj
This holiday occurs on the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar & is part of the Sawn pillar of observation
Ramadan
This is the building used for personal & communal prayer & worship
Mosque
This Islamic sect comprises the majority of Muslims & accepted the leaders of the Caliphs
Sunni Muslim
This is the name for the religion followed by Muslims
Islam
Sawm
This festival is a Day of Atonement & marks the day God freed Moses & the Hebrew people from Egypt
Ashura
This holy city is considered holy by Muslims, Jew & Christians alike
Jerusalem
This Islamic sect believed that the leader of the Muslim community must be descended form the family of the Prophet Muhammad
Shi'ah Muslim
This is the word for ritual washing of the hands prior to prayer
Wudu
This pillar is considered the first & most important pillar & is a declaration or profession of faith
Shahadah
This festival marks the end of Ramadan & celebrates the breaking of the Fast
Eid al-Fitr
This is the holiest city in Islam
Mecca
This is the honorary title given to someone who memorizes the entire Qur'an
Hafiz
This is the word for the journey from Mecca to Median
Hijrah
This pillar focuses on almsgiving to the needy
Zakah
This festival celebrates the end of Hajj & celebrates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael
Eid al-Adha
This is the 2nd holiest city & where Mohammad fled during strong opposition while preaching in Mecca
Medina
This is Islamic Law
Shari'ah
This is a Sunni scholar who is responsible for the interpretation of the Islamic Law
Ulama
This pillar focuses on prayer & is completed 5 times a day
Salah
These are the 2 primary Islamic sects that celebrate the Islamic holidays
Yes this is a repeat but.....
Sunni & Shi'ah
This is the central shrine of Islam, located in Mecca
Ka'bah
This records the oral tradition of Muhammad's customs & practices
Sunnah