Ritual - Introducing Islam

Shahadah

“declaration of faith” Worshiping Allah and denaying all others

Salah

The prayer 5 times a day for Sunni and 3 times a day for Shi’i

Zakat

Paying charity

Hajj

Going on a pilgrimage to the house of Allah during the month of Hajj

Fasting

Usually occurs in the month of Ramadan

Salat

Prayer, can be done in congregation with family or fellow

Wudu

before salat: ritual washing of hands, feet, and face in specific order. Allows Muslims to create sacred space/bodies

iftar

The nightly break-fast during Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr

Breaking of the fast - usually a time of charity (zakat)

Eid al-Adha

Feast of the Sacrifice - marks the story of Abraham/Ibrahim theologically more important

Hajj vs umrah

Hajj - pilgrimage to site in and around Mecca that happens over 6 days

umrah - the same pilgrimage taken at any other time of the year

sa’i

a run/walk between Safa and Marwah to emulate what Hagar did to look for water for Ishmael. 7 trips around this loop