World Religions Islam Quiz
Ali
The son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad who was killed by Sunnis
Allah
The Arabic word for God: The same god from Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
Hadith
Muhammad’s Biographies passed down through narrators
Hajj
1 of the Pillars of Islam: Pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca: Required for Muslims
Imam
The religious leader and teacher of Muslim worship and prayers
Islam
“To Submit” “Peace” Monotheistic religion
Muslim
Follower of Islam
Jihad
The struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam
Mecca
Birthplace of Muhammad, the holy grounds for Islam
Medina
Second holiest city in Islam: It was the home of Muhammad
Mosque
A Muslim place of worship
Muhammad
The true prophet of Allah who was divinely inspired to teach
Qur’an
The Islamic holy book
Ramadan
1 of the Pillars of Islam: A period of fasting all food and drink from sun up to sun down for Muslims
Salat
1 of the Pillars of Islam: Prayer 5 times daily
Sawm
1 of the Pillars of Islam: Fasting during the holy time period of Ramadan
Shahada
1 of the Pillars of Islam: The daily prayer that acknowledges no god but Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet and messenger
Shari’a
Traditional Muslim practices and beliefs
Shi’a
15% of the Muslim population - Meaning “Faction” - Ali and His descendants are part of the divine order and are who should be Imam
Shirk
The worst sin possible: Worshipping other religions: Idolatry
Sunni
85% of the Muslim population: Pick the Imam based on popular vote instead of lineage
Sura
Chapter in the Qur’an
Umma
The whole Muslim world, or the community of believers
Nationalism
Identification with one's nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations
Peoples of the Book
The Islamic term for those that follow and worship Allah