Chapter 5: The Sacred Journey

The title of Chapter 5 is (a)  

• The Sacred Journey
• The Lost Path
• Echoes of the Past
• Whispers in the Wind

According to the passage, what does the model at the outskirts of Al-Hikma represent?

• A famous palace

• A sacred journey in the faith

• A historical battle

• A marketplace

Ella and Amaya are visiting a place described in the passage. What is this place?

• The place is described as a mosque where Muslims gather for prayer, led by an imam, and where the Quran is recited regularly.

• The place is described as a marketplace where people trade goods and services.

• The place is described as a school where only mathematics is taught.

• The place is described as a museum displaying ancient artifacts.

During a school field trip to a mosque, Amaya and Dynisti learn about wudu (WOO-doo). What is wudu and why is it performed according to the guide?

• Wudu is the ritual ablution performed before prayer as part of purification practices.

• Wudu is a type of prayer performed after meals to give thanks.

• Wudu is a festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan.

• Wudu is a traditional Islamic greeting exchanged before entering a mosque.

Amaya and Ella are preparing for their spiritual journey and need to wear special white garments at the starting point. What are these garments called?

• Ihram (ih-RAHM)

• Keffiyeh

• Abaya

• Thobe

During the sacred journey, people from all walks of life dress the same, erasing worldly distinctions.

• True

• False

Match the following cultural movements with their descriptions.

• A ritual involving running between two hills, symbolizing Hagar's search for water.

• Eid al-Adha

• A ritual involving the throwing of stones at three pillars, symbolizing the rejection of evil.

• Rami al-Jamarat

• A circular movement around a sacred structure, symbolizing unity and devotion.

• Sa'i

• A festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.

• Tawaf

Match the following rituals with their descriptions.

• The festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with a feast.

• Tawaf

• The ritual of hastening between two points seven times, commemorating the search for water.

• Rami al-Jamarat

• The ritual of walking around the Kaaba seven times.

• Sa'i

• The ritual of throwing stones at three pillars, symbolizing the rejection of evil.

• Eid al-Fitr

According to the passage, what is the significance of standing on the plain of Arafat from noon to sunset?

• It is considered the pinnacle of the journey, where all participants stand in unified prayer and supplication, pouring out their hearts to the Most Merciful.

• It marks the beginning of the pilgrimage, where pilgrims gather to receive instructions for the rituals.

• It is a time for pilgrims to rest and prepare for the next stage of the journey.

• It is when pilgrims exchange gifts and celebrate with feasts.

During a school trip to a cultural festival, So and Kapmuan participated in a ritual that involved throwing stones at a symbolic pillar. This ritual symbolizes (a)  

• Unity and devotion
• The search for water
• The rejection of evil and renewal o
• The end of Ramadan