Islam Vocabulary BEAST

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  1. 1. The evening meal eaten by Muslims to break their fast at sunset during the month of Ramadan.
  2. 4. The holy book of Islam, believed to contain the exact words of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
  3. 7. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
  4. 11. The second-largest branch of Islam, whose followers believe leadership should have stayed within Muhammad's direct family.
  5. 13. The holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia, which Muslims face when they pray.
  6. 16. A very ancient and holy city that holds deep religious importance for Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
  7. 17. A small, clean piece of fabric or rug used by Muslims to kneel and bow on while performing daily prayers.
  8. 20. The fourth pillar of Islam, which means choosing not to eat or drink during daylight hours.
  9. 23. The language of the Arab people, in which the Quran was originally written.
  10. 25. The fifth pillar of Islam, a holy journey to the city of Mecca that every Muslim hopes to make at least once.
  11. 26. A traditional headscarf worn by many Muslim women as a symbol of modesty and faith.
  12. 28. An important prophet in Islam who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Torah.
  13. 29. A veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the face, leaving only the eyes visible.
  14. 30. The second holiest city in Islam, where the Prophet Muhammad lived and built the first Muslim community.
  15. 31. The religious law and guidance in Islam that helps Muslims make good daily choices about right and wrong.
  16. 32. The second pillar of Islam, referring to the compulsory prayers performed five times a day.
  17. 33. The belief that there is only one God, shared by Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
  18. 35. An Arabic word meaning 'allowed' or 'permitted', most commonly referring to safe and correct food.
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  1. 2. A loose, full-length robe or dress worn over everyday clothes by some Muslim women.
  2. 3. Special messengers chosen by God to teach people how to live good lives.
  3. 5. A large, cube-shaped building covered in a black cloth, located in the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
  4. 6. The five core duties that every Muslim tries to follow to live a good and faithful life.
  5. 8. A Muslim place of worship, community gathering, and prayer.
  6. 9. A religious leader in Islam, often the person who leads the prayers in a mosque.
  7. 10. The ritual of walking around the Kaaba seven times in a counter-clockwise direction during the Hajj.
  8. 12. Messages and guidance given directly by God, believed by Muslims to be spoken to the prophets.
  9. 14. The largest branch of Islam, whose followers track the traditions and practices of the Prophet.
  10. 15. The Arabic word for God, who Muslims believe created everything.
  11. 18. The final and most important prophet in Islam, who received the revelation of the Quran.
  12. 19. A long, loose robe, usually white, traditionally worn by Muslim men.
  13. 21. An important prophet in Islam who was a great teacher and miracle-worker.
  14. 22. The first pillar of Islam, which is the declaration of faith in Allah and His messenger.
  15. 23. Spiritual beings created by God from light to carry out divine duties.
  16. 24. A title given to the historical leaders who took over as the heads of the Muslim community after Muhammad's death.
  17. 27. The third pillar of Islam, which is the duty to give a small part of one's savings each year to help the poor.
  18. 33. A person who follows and practices the religion of Islam.
  19. 34. One of the world's major religions, a word that means 'peace' and 'submission to God'.