Traditions
The number of times a day Muslims pray
5
A Muslim sect that chooses their religious leader based on his descendant lineage from Muhammad and therefore chosen by God.
Shias
Where Muslims believe they will end up after death
Heaven or hell
Eating Pork is considered taboo in what 2 religions?
Judaism and Islam
The direction Muslims face while praying
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
A Muslim Sect that chooses their religious leader based on appointment from the community.
Sunni Muslims
How a Muslims place in eternity is determined
Good works and faith
What is Ramadan
The Muslim month of fasting
The Holy day of the week for Mulims
Friday
The reason the Ka'ba (cube shaped shrine in Mecca) is sacred to Muslims
It is where Muhammad ascended into heaven
Religions considered to be Abrahamic
Christianity, Judaism and Islam
Tawhid is a word used to express what Muslim belief?
Monotheism or the complete oneness of God (Allah) in Islam
What is a Madrasa
A Muslim religious school
The largest sect of Islam is
Sunni
What are the Hadith?
Supplemental books with commentary on the Qur'an and sayings of Muhammad.
The 5 pillars of Islam
Saying the creed, daily prayer, alms giving, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca
What is Eid al-Fitr
A celebration at the end of Ramadan fasting. Feasting, dressing up, and gifts.
Ayatollah Khomeini is known for what historical first?
Establishing the world's first Islamic republic in Iran.
What is a main descriptor of Wahhabi Islam?
A return to strict and literal adherence to the Qur'an and Muhammad's teachings.
Muslims believe in angels. There is a good angel (Gabriel) and a fallen angel (shaitan). What are followers of shaitan called?
Jinn
A restaurant closure during Ramadan and the ban of pork are examples what Muslim concept?
Sharia
What 2 countries have higher populations of Shiite/Shia Mulims
Iran and Iraq
What did Muhammad see in a vision?
The angel Gabriel
The internal fight between right and wrong is the traditional Muslim definition of what?
Jihad