Pillars of Islam
Done 4 times per day toward Mecca
Prayers
The language the Qur'an was written in
Arabic
Act by a father to newborn baby.
Adhan / whisper into the ear
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca / Arabia
A building for Muslim worship / prayer
Mosque
Alms means what?
Giving to charity
Who wrote the Qur'an? (Traditionally)
Muhammad (received message from Gabriel / Allah)
When is a Bismillah?
around 4th birthday
What was the Jabal Nur
the mountain where Muhammad first began receiving the Qur'an
What are the two main denominations of Islam?
Sunni and Shia
This pillar is done during the day during Ramadan
Fasting / not eating
What does the Qur'an say about killing unbelievers?
only in self defense / better if you don't
How is a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony described?
simple
Muhammad lived in this city after leaving Mecca and became its leader. This is the second holiest city in Islam.
Medina
What is polygamy?
One man married to multiple women
The entry into Islam, done in Arabic
Belief / Profession of belief
What are the chapters of the Qur'an called?
Surrahs
What is a dowry?
A gift to a bride by the husband.
Muhammad went to this city during the Night Journey
Jerusalem
Traditions and writings left by Muhammad other than the Qur'an
Sunnah / Hadith
Muslims travel to Mecca if they are able to
Pilgrimage / Hajj
How does the Qur'an describe paradise?
gardens with flowing rivers
This ceremony is done after a person dies and is also done before praying.
Wudu / Ablution / washing
Muhammad did this on a mountain near Mecca shortly before his death. (We read it!)
Last Sermon / Speech
Ceremonial washing before Muslim prayers
Ablutions / wudu