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