Islam

Islam

Means 'one who submits to God'.

Ka’bah

A cube shaped building that Abraham built to honour God.

Imam

Muslim prayer leader.

Mosque

Muslim place of worship.

Hijab

A headscarf worn by women as a sign of modesty.

Five Pillars of Islam

The foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice.

Shahada

The declaration of faith, affirming that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.

Salah

Performing the five daily prayers facing the Kaaba in Mecca.

Zakat

Giving to the poor and needy, a mandatory act of almsgiving.

Sawm

Observing fast during the month of Ramadan.

Hajj

Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime.

Allah

The name for the God that Muslims believe in.

Jihad

Literally means 'striving'; often translated by non-Muslims as 'holy war'.

Mecca (Makkah)

The holiest city in Islam, houses the Ka’bah.

Medina (Yathrib)

The second holiest city in Islam, where Muhammad is buried.

Jerusalem

Believed to be where Islam began.

Noah

Prophet who warned people of their sins and rebuilt civilization after the flood.

Abraham

One of seven prophets who received Scriptures from God.

Moses

Sent to proclaim the one God to the idolaters of Egypt.

Jesus

Born miraculously by the Virgin Mary, holds a significant position in Islam.

Muhammad

The Seal of the Prophets, the last to convey the divine wisdom of God.

Life of the Prophet Muhammad

Key figure who established the faith and received revelations from God.

Ramadan

A month of fasting observed in Islam during the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.

Eid al-Fitr

Celebrated on the first day of the 10th month, marking the end of Ramadan.

Eid al-Adha

Festival held on the 10th day of the 12th month, commemorating Abraham's submission to God.

Qur’an

The holy book of Islam, seen as God’s words.

Hadith

A collection of traditions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Sharia Law

A set of religious laws that govern the lives of Muslims.

Sunni

85% of the world's Muslims, focus on building consensus in the community.

Shi'ah (Shia)

Belief that Muhammad chose Ali to lead after him, representing a significant branch of Islam.

Sufi

A mystical branch of Islam focusing on spiritual growth and understanding of God.