Islam Vocabulary

Is one of Islam's two holiest cities, making it a key destination for millions of pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah

is a Semitic language that first emerged in the 1st to 4th centuries

is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community

A title of local Muslim worship leaders

Founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Qu'ran

The Pilgrimage of the Holy City of Mecca required in Islam

Head covering worn by Muslim Women covering the hair and leaving the face visible

The holy Book of Islam

Is revered in Islam as the birthplace of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad

A Religion based on the messages that Muhammad is believed to have received from Allah