Vocab
Building for Muslim prayer
Mosque
Known as the five acts of worship required of all Muslims.
Five Pillars of Islam
What is the title of a Muslim spiritual leader?
Imam
Quran
"to make an effort, or to struggle"
jihad
Which pillar of Islam requires Muslims to go a period of time without eating or drinking?
Fasting
What important site can be found in Mecca?
Kaaba
Where did the Quran come from?
Came from Gabriels messages from God to Muhammed
refers to the way Muhammed lived, which models the duties and way of life expected of Muslims
Sunnah
List all 5 Pillars of Islam
Faith, Prayer, Almsgiving(charity), Fasting, pilgrimmage
What kind of meat are Muslims not allowed to eat?
Pork
How was Islam founded?
Muhammed was visited by Gabriel in a cave. He then relayed those messages from God.
What is Ramadan?
Month that Muhammad received God's messages
Where do Muslims travel to complete the 5th pillar (pilgrimmage)?
Mecca
What are two of the most important holidays in Islam?
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
How is Ramadan celebrated?
Fasting sunrise to sunset
What is Eid-al-Fitr?
Breaking the fast festival
How many times a day must Muslims pray and where must they face?
What are the two most holy cities in Islam?
Mecca and Medina
How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?
Family gatherings