The prophet regarded by Muslims as the last messenger of God.

The birthplace of Muhammad and the holiest city in Islam.

The city Muhammad fled to during the Hijrah, where the first Muslim community was established.

The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

A Muslim house of worship.

The leader of prayer in a mosque.

A successor to Muhammad as the political and religious leader of the Muslim community.

Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.

Islamic law, based on the Qur’an and the teachings of Muhammad.

A pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims strive to make once in their lifetime.

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

The Islamic practice of ritual prayer, performed five times daily.

Giving to the poor or charity, one of the Five Pillars.

Fasting from dawn to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.