Exploring the Religions of Our World: Ch. 4

______ is the holiest city in Islam.

Sawm = ______

A Muslim scholar trained in Islam and Islamic law.

Shaddah = _______

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

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

What does the word "Islam" mean?

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

The _____ is the most sacred book for Muslims.

The Arabic word for God.

Mosque means the place of _______.

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

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

What is the geographic center of Islam?

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

Arabic word meaning "recite" or "recitation".

Salah = _____

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

Arabic word for "call to prayer".

How long does Ramadan last?

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

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

A Muslim who has memorized the Qur'an

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

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

A Muslim who has memorized the Qur'an.

How many Muslims identify as Sunni?

A term meaning "migration"

Zakah = _____

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

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

Who is the founder of Islam?

Islamic leaders regarded as successors of Muhammad for Sunni Muslims.

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

Hajj = ____

Second holiest city in Islam.

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