Vocabulary & Key Words
____________ is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan.
Eid Al-Fitr
Who is considered the final prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
What two symbols are most commonly representative of Islam?
Crescent Moon + Star
(Accepting Moon+Star)
(1/2 points for Moon)
DAILY DOUBLE: +100 per correct answer
Name of the Holy Book of Islam:
Name of the founder:
Name of the holy place of worship:
- Muhammad (prophet)
- Mosque
PLACE A WAGER ______pts
What is the difference between Monotheism and Polytheism? Provide an example of each.
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Definition: striving to follow in Allah's commands
Jihad
Following in Muhammad's footsteps, what is known as the most important part of Hajj?
Climbing Mt. Arafat is the most important part of Hajj.
Which day of the week is the primary mosque day for Muslims?
Friday
What is the name of the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimmage made to Mecca?
Hajj
Daily Double: 300pts each
1) What is the Kaaba?
2) Who built the Kaaba?
1) The cubic structure at Mecca ; a holy site
2) Abraham
Who is said to be the divine messenger between God and Muhammad?
Angel Gabriel
During Ramadan, what two things are prohibited during daylight?
Eating
Drinking
Zakat, or almsgiving, ensures that Muslims do what?
Donate 15% of their wealth to the needy
What is the name of the Muslim call to prayer?
Adhan
What is the name of the person who leads prayer in Islam (in a Mosque)
Imam
Answer these question on Muslim prayer:
Body Position?
When/Times per day?
What must be done before?
1) Facing Mecca
2) 5 x per day
3) Performing Wudu
The pillar, Shahada, declares that:
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2) Muhammad is the messenger of Allah