The Arabic word for God in Islam.

The holy book of Islam, believed to contain the revelations given to Muhammad by God.

A collection of sayings and actions of Muhammad used to guide Islamic practices and beliefs.

The Five Pillars of Islam are central duties all Muslims must follow. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

The declaration of faith in Islam: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.”

The required five daily prayers Muslims perform facing Mecca.

The act of giving to the poor and needy as part of Islamic religious duty.

The Islamic practice of fasting from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.

The pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime if able.

The founder and final prophet of Islam, believed to have received God’s revelation through the angel Gabriel.

The angel who delivered God’s revelations to Muhammad.

The name for the community of Muslims worldwide, united by faith.

A religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque.

The holy month of fasting, reflection, and prayer in Islam.

The festival that marks the end of Ramadan, celebrated with feasts, prayer, and charity.

The festival commemorating Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

The title given to the political and religious leader of the early Muslim community after Muhammad’s death.

The period when Islam split into Sunni and Shia branches after disagreement over Muhammad’s successor.

The largest branch of Islam, believing that Muhammad’s successor should be chosen by consensus.

A mystical branch of Islam that focuses on a personal, spiritual connection with God.

The city considered the holiest site in Islam and the destination for the Hajj pilgrimage.

The city where Muhammad fled to escape persecution, marking the Hijra in 622 CE.

The term for the struggle to live a good and faithful life, sometimes misunderstood as only meaning “holy war.”

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is significant to Muslims because it is believed to be where Muhammad: