Untitled Flashcards Set

1. 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.

2. What is the Qur’an?
   A: The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

3. What is the Hijrah?
   A: Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

4. 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.

5. What is the Hadith?
   A: Collections of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad that guide Islamic life alongside the Qur’an.

6. What is the Shahadah?
   A: The declaration of faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger.”

7. What is Sawm?
   A: Fasting during the month of Ramadan; one of the Five Pillars.

8. What is Zakat (or Zakah)?
   A: The act of giving alms (charity) to the poor; one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

9. What is Mecca?
   A: The birthplace of Muhammad and Islam’s holiest city; home to the Ka’ba.

10. What is Medina?
    A: The city Muhammad fled to during the Hijrah; the first Islamic state and home of the first mosque.

11. What is Ummah?
    A: The global Muslim community, united by faith.

12. What is a Mosque?
    A: A Muslim place of worship and community gathering.

13. What is Salah?
    A: The ritual of praying five times a day facing Mecca; one of the Five Pillars.

🌟 2. Prophets and Their Importance

14. Who are some of the key prophets in Islam?
    A: Abraham (Ibrahim), Moses (Musa), Jesus (Isa), and Muhammad.

15. Why are prophets important in Islam?
    A: They are messengers chosen by Allah to guide humanity; Muhammad is the final prophet.

16. 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.

📖 3. Life of Muhammad

17. 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.

18. How did Muhammad preserve the faith in Allah?
    A: He preached monotheism, faced persecution, built a strong Muslim community, and established religious practices.

19. How did Muhammad develop Islamic belief and practice?
    A: Through the revelations in the Qur’an and his teachings recorded in the Hadith.

🕋 4. Pillars of Islam

20. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
    A: Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

21. What does the Shahadah represent?
    A: Absolute monotheism and belief in Muhammad as God’s final messenger.

22. How does Salah reflect Muslim faith?
    A: It expresses devotion and discipline through structured daily worship.

23. Why is Zakat important?
    A: It promotes social equality and care for the poor.

24. What is the purpose of Sawm during Ramadan?
    A: To develop self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and spiritual focus.

25. What spiritual meaning does the Hajj hold?
    A: It symbolizes unity, humility, and a fresh start in one’s relationship with Allah.

🕌 5. Sacred Spaces and the Qur’an

26. Why is Mecca considered sacred in Islam?
    A: It’s the birthplace of Muhammad and site of the Ka’ba, the direction of prayer.

27. Why is Medina significant in Islam?
    A: It was the first Muslim city and where the Islamic community (Ummah) was solidified.

28. What is the purpose of a mosque?
    A: A place for prayer, community events, learning, and spiritual connection.

29. 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.

30. How do Muslims show reverence for the Qur’an?
    A: By reciting it in Arabic, handling it with respect, and memorizing its verses.