World Studies - Middle East Test

What are the three major Abrahamic religions?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Who is considered the father of the three major monotheistic religions?

Abraham.

What does monotheism mean?

The belief in only ONE God.

The translation of God in Arabic

Allah.

The founder and last prophet of Islam

Muhammad.

The 5 Pillars of Islam

They are essential acts of worship and practice that define a Muslim's faith.

Islamic Declaration of Faith

Shahada - 'There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his messenger.'

What do Muslims do during Ramadan?

They fast from sunrise to sunset.

The holy book of Islam

The Quran.

Mosque

The Muslim place of worship.

What city is known as the holiest city in Islam?

Mecca.

Kaaba

A cube-shaped structure in Mecca considered the 'House of God.'

Which three religions consider Jerusalem a holy city?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Percentage of Sunni Muslims

Approximately 85-90%.

Shi'ite Muslims belief in leadership

Leadership should have stayed within Muhammad's family.

Sharia Law

Islamic law based on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad.

Islam by Definiton

The religion that means 'submission to God.'

Muslim by Definiton

A person who practices Islam.