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Islam
Vocabulary
Words
Review
Try to think of the word or definition
before you go to the next slide.
Prayer Positions
Rakah
Define Ramadan:
9th month in the Muslim Calendar (marked by fasting)
Define Eid-al-fitr:
The feast that breaks the
st
fast of Ramadan. It is the 1
day of the 10th month.
What is the Holy Book of
Islam called?
Qur’an
Name the wife of Muhammad
Who was the founder/prophet of
Islam?
Define “Revelation”
Gabriel is a boy
angel, not a girl.
When God revealed his message to Muhammad
through the angel Gabriel. The message that
was sent became the Qur’an.
Define Islam (two parts to the definition):
WHAT IS THE NAME OF GOD in ARABIC?
A person who practices Islam is called a:
A person who practices Islam is called a:
A Muslim prayer leader is called an:
Imam
Define Quraysh
A powerful merchant tribe that
controlled Mecca and the Kaaba.
Muhammad’s move from Mecca to Medina in
622 marks the beginning of the Muslim
calendar. What was this event called?
Hijrah
Medina is the ________ holiest city in Islam
Holiest Cities in Islam
#1 Mecca
#2 Medinah
#3 Jerusalem
Medina is the 2nd holiest city in Islam
The Arabic word for Spirits or Ghosts is…
The Arabic word for Spirits or Ghosts is…
A Muslim house of worship is called a…
A Muslim house of worship is called a…
Mosque
Another name for a Mosque is a…
Another name for a Mosque is a…
Masjid
Define
Athaan
Define
Athaan
It is the
call to
start daily
prayer.
Congregational Prayers done on Friday around noon are called…
Jumu’ah
Define the 5 Pillars
5 basic acts that are the
foundation of Muslim life.
Oasis:
Oasis: Fertile land in a desert supported by an
underground water source.
Sheikh:
Sheikh: The leader of a tribe in the Arab culture.
Bedouin:
Bedouins: Desert herders that travel from oasis
to oasis.
Caravan:
Caravan: A group of travelers (often merchants
or pilgrims) journeying together through
deserts or hostile areas.
Mecca:
Mecca (Makkah): The largest and richest city in
Arabia during the Middle Ages.
Kaaba:
Kaaba: A low square building in Mecca that has
religious importance.
Suggestion for studying:
Take about 30 minutes to make flash cards: The word
on one side and the definition on the other. Then study
20 minutes a day for three days (Friday, Saturday,
Sunday) using the notecards. Later in the day, place
this game at least once.