Exploring the Religions of Our World: Ch. 4

Islamic leaders regarded as successors of Muhammad for Sunni Muslims.

The pilgrimage oh Hajj ends with the Eid al-Adah, the Festival of _______.

The site of the massacre of the grandson of Muhammad and son of Ali.

Hajj = ____

Salah = _____

Arabic word meaning "recite" or "recitation".

The ritual washing of the face, hands, arms, top of head, and feet.

The Arabic word for God.

Shahadah = _______

Zakah = _____

Leader for prayer at a mosque who is chosen for knowledge of Islam and his personal holiness.

How many Muslims identify as Sunni?

Which of the following is not one of the five pillars?

______ is the holiest city in Islam.

The feast of Ashura marks the day God freed ____ and the Hebrew people from the Egyptians.

What is the geographic center of Islam?

Sawm = ______

The _____ is the most sacred book for Muslims.

A Muslim who has memorized the Qur'an

The sayings/stories of Muhammad meant to form guidance for living out religion

Belief in ___ God is at the center of Muslim belief.

A Muslim who has memorized the Qur'an.

The first Islamic shrine that Muslims believe was built by Abraham.

What does the word "Islam" mean?

True or False: Muslims believe that translating the Qur'an would sacrifice its sacred words.

The _____ is the second authentic source of authority for Muslims.

Second holiest city in Islam.

When is the most sacred festival for Muslims and when is it?

Where did Muhammad's miraculous Night Journey and ascension occur?

The "Seal of the Prophets" refers to Muhammad as the

How long does Ramadan last?

Arabic word for "call to prayer".

A term meaning "migration"

Eid al-Fitr means is "Festival of _____".

Mosque means the place of _______.