Theology Islam test review

The Arabic word for God. The word’s origins are from Semtic writings in which the word for god was il, el, or eloah. El and eloah were also recorded in the Hebrew Bible.

The first Islamic shrin, which Muslims believe Abraham built it. Destroyed by pagans, it was reclaimed and purified by Muhammad when he captured Mecca in the seventh century. The ______ is currently enclosed within the Great Mosque of Mecca.

A term meaning “migration”; recalls the establishment of Islam in 622 CE, when muhammad and his followers escaped from his enemies and left Mecca for Medina. The ______ marks the start of the Islamic calendar. 

In muslims belief, God’s final revelation, superseding the jewish and christian Bibles. The word means “recite” or “recitation.” It is the holiest book for adherents of Islam.

Chapters, or sections, in the Qur’an. Each _____ is a separate revelation received by Muhammad

a Muslim who has memorized the Qur’an

The ritual washing of the mouth, nose, ears, face, hands, arms, top of head, and feet that a Muslim must perform before salah, the Second Pillar of Islam.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is a month of prayer and fasting to commemorate the Night of Power, the first revelation to muhammad by God. _______ fasting satisfies the Fourth pillar of Islam.

The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi arabia. It is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims at least once in their lifetime providing they are financially and physically able

The revealed and canonical law of Islam based on the Qur’an, sunnah, and Hadith that prescribes religious and temporal duties