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Islam Vocabulary Words Review Try to think of the word or definition before you go to the next slide. Prayer Positions Rakah Define Ramadan: 9th month in the Muslim Calendar (marked by fasting) Define Eid-al-fitr: The feast that breaks the st fast of Ramadan. It is the 1 day of the 10th month. What is the Holy Book of Islam called? Qur’an Name the wife of Muhammad Who was the founder/prophet of Islam? Define “Revelation” Gabriel is a boy angel, not a girl. When God revealed his message to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. The message that was sent became the Qur’an. Define Islam (two parts to the definition): WHAT IS THE NAME OF GOD in ARABIC? A person who practices Islam is called a: A person who practices Islam is called a: A Muslim prayer leader is called an: Imam Define Quraysh A powerful merchant tribe that controlled Mecca and the Kaaba. Muhammad’s move from Mecca to Medina in 622 marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. What was this event called? Hijrah Medina is the ________ holiest city in Islam Holiest Cities in Islam #1 Mecca #2 Medinah #3 Jerusalem Medina is the 2nd holiest city in Islam The Arabic word for Spirits or Ghosts is… The Arabic word for Spirits or Ghosts is… A Muslim house of worship is called a… A Muslim house of worship is called a… Mosque Another name for a Mosque is a… Another name for a Mosque is a… Masjid Define Athaan Define Athaan It is the call to start daily prayer. Congregational Prayers done on Friday around noon are called… Jumu’ah Define the 5 Pillars 5 basic acts that are the foundation of Muslim life. Oasis: Oasis: Fertile land in a desert supported by an underground water source. Sheikh: Sheikh: The leader of a tribe in the Arab culture. Bedouin: Bedouins: Desert herders that travel from oasis to oasis. Caravan: Caravan: A group of travelers (often merchants or pilgrims) journeying together through deserts or hostile areas. Mecca: Mecca (Makkah): The largest and richest city in Arabia during the Middle Ages. Kaaba: Kaaba: A low square building in Mecca that has religious importance. Suggestion for studying: Take about 30 minutes to make flash cards: The word on one side and the definition on the other. Then study 20 minutes a day for three days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) using the notecards. Later in the day, place this game at least once.