Important People
What is the name of God in Arabic?
Allah
What is Ramadan in remembrance of?
The 9th month of the Islamic calendar where Muhammad received the first revelation.
What is the holiest city in the Islamic faith?
Mecca
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What is the Holy Book of Islam?
The Qur'an
Who is the most important figure in the Islamic religion?
The Prophet Muhammad
What does Eid mean?
Feast of...
or
festival of...
This city welcomed Muhammad after he and his followers were banned from Mecca
Medina
What is the sacred pilgrimage all Muslims must take called?
Hajj
What are the tall towers on a Mosque called?
Minarets
Who, in the Islamic faith, was Ibrahim's first wife?
Hagar
What is the translation of Eid al-Adha?
Feast of the Sacrifice
This is the city where Muhammad ascended to Heaven to meet with God and the other prophets
Jerusalem
What is the modest dress for women called?
Hijab
What piece of clothing is required for women to wear under the rule of the Taliban?
Burqa
Who are Muslims said to be descended from?
Ishmael
How and when is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?
At the end of Ramadan, with a big festival, feast, family gatherings, and gift giving.
What indicates what direction Mecca is in a mosque?
Mihrab
What is food that is OK to eat called?
Halal
Provide two items that are haram
Alcohol
Pork
Explain who is supposed to become the leaders of the Islamic faith after Muhammad according to the beliefs of Sunnis and Shiites.
Sunnis believe it should be the most qualified member of the faith
Shiites believe it should be Muhammad's closest male family member
What is the common saying used during Eid al-Fitr?
Eid Mubarak
What is located in the center of the Great Mosque?
The Kaaba
What clothing do pilgrims wear on the Hajj?
Ihram
What is traditionally eaten on Eid al-Adha
Sheep or Goat