Unit 5 - Exam 2 Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. A building where Muslims go to pray, learn about Islam, and meet with their community.
  2. 4. Muhammad’s cousin and son in law who was one of the first people to believe in Islam. He later became the fourth caliph and was known for his bravery and wisdom.
  3. 7. The example set by the Prophet Muhammad. It means the way he lived, including his actions, words, and habits that Muslims try to follow.
  4. 8. Stories and sayings about what the Prophet Muhammad said, did, or approved of. Muslims use them to understand how to follow Islam in daily life.
  5. 10. Muslims who believe that Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son in law, and his descendants should have been the leaders of the Muslim community.
  6. 12. A small space in the wall of a mosque that shows the direction of Mecca so Muslims know which way to face when they pray.
Down
  1. 1. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and focus on prayer, kindness, and self control.
  2. 2. The holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims face Mecca when they pray and visit it during Hajj.
  3. 5. Has the most Shia Muslims, currently in a war
  4. 6. A leader chosen to guide the Muslim community after Muhammad’s death. The caliph helped protect Islam, lead the government, and keep the community united.
  5. 8. A religious journey to the city of Mecca. Every Muslim who is able should go at least once in their life and perform special religious rituals there.
  6. 9. Muslims who believe the Muslim community could choose its leader and accepted the first caliphs, starting with Abu Bakr.
  7. 11. A close friend of Muhammad who became the first caliph, or leader of the Muslim community, after Muhammad died.