VIPS
The Basics
Islamic Vocabulary
Places to Be
I'm feeling lucky?
100
This prophet of Islam was the son of Mary, and performed many miracles, from healing the sick, to curing blindness.
Who is Prophet Jesus?
100
The holy book or scripture of Islam.
What is the Qur'an?
100
A person who follows and practices the religion of Islam.
What is a Muslim?
100
A place where Muslims go to worship.
What is a Mosque?
100
This language is spoken by many Muslims and is the language in which the Quran was revealed.
What is Arabic?
200
Muslims believe this prophet was commanded to build a ship and have all the believers along with one pair of each animal board it to protect them from a flood.
Who is Prophet Noah?
200
The name of God in the Islamic religion.
What is Allah?
200
This "ism" refers to the belief in one God.
What is Monotheism?
200
This city is holy to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike.
What is Jerusalem?
200
Islam is the fastest growing religion but is second only to this religion in its number of followers.
What is Christianity?
300
Muslims accept him as God's final prophet, he was voted Time magazine's most influential person in history.
Who is Prophet Muhammad?
300
Muslims perform this five times daily at specified times at the mosque, at home, in between classes, in congregation, individually… in almost any situation!
What is Salah or Prayer?
300
The body of Islamic Law based on the Qur'an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is Shariah?
300
Every year millions of Muslims travel to make pilgrimage at this holy city, it is also the direction Muslims face to pray.
What is Mecca?
300
This is the approximate population of Muslims in the world?
What is 1 billion?
400
A leader of prayer in a mosque.
What is an Imam?
400
As long as a Muslim is financially and physically able, he or she must go to Saudi Arabia for this holy journey
What is Hajj or Pilgrimage?
400
Commonly misinterpreted as “Holy War,” this word actually means “struggle” and can be used to describe one’s efforts to curb one’s desires and temptations.
What is Jihad?
400
This European nation remained under Muslim rule for more than 700 years, until its 'inquisition'.
What is Spain?
400
“Hijab,” a term that describes not only the outward appearance of a Muslim but an inner character of peace, modesty, and humility is commonly referred to this article of clothing worn by Muslim women.
What is a headscarf?
500
This righteous woman was the first person to accept Islam.
Who is Khadija or the Prophet Muhammad's Wife
500
Aside from donating a portion of one’s wealth to the needy, according to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), this pillar includes meeting others with a cheerful face, urging others to do good, and checking oneself from doing evil.
What is Zakat or Charity?
500
The meaning of the Muslim greeting or phrase "Assalamu alaikum."
What is "Peace be with you" or "Peace be upon you"?
500
This black cube shaped building in Mecca is the holiest site of Islam.
What is the Kaaba?
500
This small act that most of us perform several times a day, is regarded as an act of charity in Islam.
What is a smile?