Islam Around the world
Home to over 17,000 islands, this country’s Muslim majority developed largely through trade networks rather than conquest.
What is Indonesia
This Arabic phrase, often recited before eating by Muslims, translates to “In the name of God.”
What is “Bismillah”?
This boxing legend, known as “The Greatest,” changed his name after converting to Islam in 1964.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Before performing salah, this specific minor purification ritual involves washing the hands, face, and feet in a prescribed order.
What is wudu?
Someone others align behind, sometimes literally.
M I M A
What is Imam?
After 1492, many Muslims from Al-Andalus resettled in this North African country, significantly shaping its urban and intellectual life.
What is Morroco
This method of animal slaughter in Islam requires invoking God’s name and ensuring the blood is drained.
What is zabihah?
This Egyptian forward, nicknamed the “Egyptian King,” stars for Liverpool and is known for his Muslim faith and goal celebrations.
Who is Mohamed Salah?
This pillar becomes obligatory only if a Muslim meets specific financial thresholds known as nisab.
What is zakat?
A form of association that may not be obvious nowadays.
K R S H I
What is SHIRK?
Islam arrived in this East African coastal region through Indian Ocean trade, leaving a legacy of culture heavily influenced by Arabs.
What is the Swahili Coast?
This milk-based drink, popular in South Asia, is commonly consumed during iftar to cool the body after fasting.
What is lassi or sherbert?
This French soccer star of Algerian descent, who helped lead France to the 2018 World Cup title, is known for observing fasting during Ramadan.
Who is Paul Pogba?
This prophet is uniquely given the title Khalilullah (Friend of God) and is central to rituals performed during Hajj.
Who is Ibrahim (Abraham)?
Something that can elevate or expose a person.
T H I F A N
What is FITNAH?
This Central Asian city, once a Timurid capital, became a hub of Islamic art and learning, exemplified by the Registan complex.
What is Samarkand?
This pilgrimage ritual in Mecca involves the distribution of meat from sacrificed animals to the needy during Eid al-Adha.
What is qurbani (or udhiyah)?
This traditional Middle Eastern sport involving trained birds hunting prey is recognized by UNESCO as cultural heritage.
What is Falconry?
This prophet, often associated with patience, endured severe trials including loss of wealth, health, and family.
Who is Ayyub (Job)?
A barrier, but not always a physical one.
A R A K H Z B
What is BARZAKH?
This Balkan country, where Islam spread primarily under Ottoman rule, later saw its Muslim identity tested during a 1990s genocide centered in Srebrenica.
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
This transformation is commonly cited as making a previously impermissible substance permissible, when it occurs naturally.
What is wine turning into vinegar or Istihalah?
According to reports, the Prophet ﷺ defeated this well-known Meccan wrestler multiple times, despite the man’s reputation for strength.
Who is Rukana (Rukanah ibn Abdi Yazid)?
This lesser-known pillar-related concept refers to the spiritual state of purity required before performing acts like prayer, often achieved through ablution.
What is taharah?
Not just asking—but returning.
T I R S H A F G A
What is ISTIGHFAR?