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The Teachings of Islam
Term | Definition |
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Qur'an | the holy book of the religion of Islam |
Sunnah | the example that Muhammad set for Muslims about how to live |
Five Pillars of Faith | the most basic acts of worship for Muslims: faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca |
jihad | represents Muslims' struggle with challenges within themselves and the world as they strive to please God |
shari'ah | a body of Islamic law based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah |
hadith | accounts of Muhammad's words or actions that are accepted as having authority for Muslims |
Shahadah | the First Pillar of Islam; the profession or declaration of faith |
Salat | the Second Pillar of Islam; daily ritual prayer |
imam | a leader of prayer in a mosque |
Zakat | the Third Pillar of Islam; almsgiving or charity (giving to those in need) |
Siyam | the Fourth Pillar of Islam; fasting or going without food to show their devotion to God |
Ramadan | the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are required to fast |
Hajj | the Fifth Pillar of Islam; the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca |