Untitled Flashcards Set

What is the Ka’ba?
A: A cube-shaped structure in Mecca believed to be built by Abraham and Ishmael; it is the most sacred site in Islam.
What is the Qur’an?
A: The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the Hijrah?
A: Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
What is the Hajj?
A: The pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must try to make once in their life, if able; one of the Five Pillars.
What is the Hadith?
A: Collections of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad that guide Islamic life alongside the Qur’an.
What is the Shahadah?
A: The declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger.”
What is Sawm?
A: Fasting during the month of Ramadan; one of the Five Pillars.
What is Zakat (or Zakah)?
A: The act of giving alms (charity) to the poor; one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
What is Mecca?
A: The birthplace of Muhammad and Islam’s holiest city; home to the Ka’ba.
What is Medina?
A: The city Muhammad fled to during the Hijrah; the first Islamic state and home of the first mosque.
What is Ummah?
A: The global Muslim community, united by faith.
What is a Mosque?
A: A Muslim place of worship and community gathering.
What is Salah?
A: The ritual of praying five times a day facing Mecca; one of the Five Pillars.

Who are some of the key prophets in Islam?
A: Abraham (Ibrahim), Moses (Musa), Jesus (Isa), and Muhammad.
Why are prophets important in Islam?
A: They are messengers chosen by Allah to guide humanity; Muhammad is the final prophet.
How does Abraham influence Islamic rituals?
A: He is believed to have built the Ka’ba and his willingness to sacrifice his son is commemorated during Eid al-Adha.

What are key events in the life of Muhammad?
A: His birth in Mecca, receiving revelations, the Hijrah to Medina, establishing Islam, and his return to Mecca.
How did Muhammad preserve the faith in Allah?
A: He preached monotheism, faced persecution, built a strong Muslim community, and established religious practices.
How did Muhammad develop Islamic belief and practice?
A: Through the revelations in the Qur’an and his teachings recorded in the Hadith.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
A: Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
What does the Shahadah represent?
A: Absolute monotheism and belief in Muhammad as God’s final messenger.
How does Salah reflect Muslim faith?
A: It expresses devotion and discipline through structured daily worship.
Why is Zakat important?
A: It promotes social equality and care for the poor.
What is the purpose of Sawm during Ramadan?
A: To develop self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and spiritual focus.
What spiritual meaning does the Hajj hold?
A: It symbolizes unity, humility, and a fresh start in one’s relationship with Allah.

Why is Mecca considered sacred in Islam?
A: It’s the birthplace of Muhammad and site of the Ka’ba, the direction of prayer.
Why is Medina significant in Islam?
A: It was the first Muslim city and where the Islamic community (Ummah) was solidified.
What is the purpose of a mosque?
A: A place for prayer, community events, learning, and spiritual connection.
What is the significance of the Qur’an in Islam?
A: It is the final and complete revelation from Allah, serving as the ultimate guide for life.
How do Muslims show reverence for the Qur’an?
A: By reciting it in Arabic, handling it with respect, and memorizing its verses.