Islamic Practices
Important places and figures
Branches
Beliefs
Key texts
Community and Law
Core Practices
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Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca
Zakat: The act of giving Charity
Salah : The five daily prayers
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Shahadah: The declaration of faith
Shirk: The sin of idolatry or associating partners with God.
Jihad: Struggle in the way of god
Tawheed: The belief in the oneness of God
Hadith: They serve as important texts in Islam, second only to the Quran. Hadiths provide guidance on various aspects of life, including rituals, morals, social conduct, and legal matters.
Al-Kitab: The holy scriptures, primarily the Quran
Quran: The Quran is considered the ultimate source of guidance for Muslims, encompassing all aspects of life.
Gabriel: The angel who delivered God's messages to Mohammad.
Medina: The city where Mohammad migrated and established the Muslim community.
Abu Bakr: The first caliph after Mohammad's death.
Mohammed: The final prophet in Islam
Mecca: The holiest city in Islam, the birthplace of Mohammad.
Theocracy: A form of government where religious leaders control political power.
People of the book: Refers to Jews, Christians, and sometimes other religious groups who have received previous scriptures from God.
Sharia: Islamic law derived from the Quran and Hadith.
Shia: The bramch of Islam that belives Ali was the rightful sucessor
Sufism: The mystical branch of Islam
Sunni: The largest branch of Islam
