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20 Cards in this Set
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Shahadah
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The first pillar of Islam; the belief that ‘There is no other God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger’.
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Salat
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The second pillar of Islam; the requirement to pray 5 times a day at fixed times during the day.
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Zakat
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The third pillar of Islam; the practice of charitable giving by Muslims of 2.5% of their wealth after providing for their family.
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Sawm
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The fourth pillar of Islam; ritual fasting.
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Hajj
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The fifth pillar of Islam; pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Qur'an
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The Islamic holy book; the word of Allah as written by Muhammad.
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Adhan
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The Muslim call to prayer.
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Tawhid
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The belief that Allah alone is the creator and power behind all things; he is the Almighty, Merciful, and Mercy-giving.
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Jannah
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Paradise.
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Jahannam
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Hell.
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Iblis
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A fallen angel; essentially the ‘king’ of Jahannam.
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Madrasah
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Religious school attached to the Mosque.
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Mosque
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Muslim place of worship.
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Akhirah
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The Islamic belief in life after death.
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Awrah
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The part of the body which must be covered to deter sexual attraction; all of a woman’s body except her face, hands, and feet; the section between a man’s knees and his navel.
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Mahr
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The dowry given by a Muslim groom to his bride.
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Khutbah
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Special prayers and readings from the Qur’an spoken at weddings.
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Aqd Nikah
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The marriage contract.
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Walimah
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A wedding feast.
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Iddah
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The period of three months during which Muslim couples must try to reconcile if they are trying for a divorce.
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