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Islam Review Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Muslim name for God? | Allah |
| What is a donation made to the poor? Muslims give money as part of Zakat, the 3rd pillar of Islam. | Alms |
| Who is a person who lives in the desert and moves his/her livestock between grazing areas, similar to a nomad? | Bedouin |
| What is a Muslim religious and political leader? | Caliph |
| What is it called when someones goes without food or water? Muslims do this during the month of Ramadan. | Fast |
| What is the trip to Mecca that Muslims must make at least once in their lives? | Hajj |
| What was Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina? It also marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. | Hijrah |
| What is the building in Mecca that is the most sacred site for Muslims? It holds the Black Stone. | Kaaba |
| What is the city in Arabia where Muhammad was born and is the holiest city for Muslims? | Mecca |
| What is a tall tower attached to a Mosque from which the Call to Prayer is made? | Minaret |
| What is a Muslim house of worship? | Mosque |
| Who was the founder of Islam who is considered by Muslims to be the last and greatest prophet? | Muhammad |
| What is a part of a desert with a source of water so plants can grow? | Oasis |
| What are the duties that Muslims must follow? | The Five Pillars of Islam |
| What is the statement of faith that "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet"? This is the first pillar. | Shahada |
| Who are the Muslims that followed the leadership of Ali after the death of Muhammad? | Shia |
| What is the practice meditation, long fasts, and write poetry to show their personal relationship with God? | Sufism |
| Who are the Muslims that followed the leadership of Abu-Bakr after the death of Muhammad? They make up 85% of all Muslims world wide. | Sunni |