Islamic prayer Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the Arabic term for prayer in Islam?
Salah
How many daily prayers are obligatory for Muslims?
Five
True or False: The five daily prayers are performed at specific times throughout the day.
True
What is the name of the prayer performed before dawn?
Fajr
Fill in the blank: The noon prayer is called ______.
Dhuhr
What is the prayer called that is performed in the late afternoon?
Asr
Which prayer is performed just after sunset?
Maghrib
What is the last obligatory prayer of the day?
Isha
What actions are involved in the prayer ritual known as Salah?
Standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting
True or False: Muslims face the Kaaba in Mecca when performing prayers.
True
What is the term for the call to prayer?
Adhan
Fill in the blank: The prayer performed in congregation on Fridays is called ______.
Jumu’ah
What is the significance of performing prayers in congregation?
It fosters community and unity among Muslims.
What is the minimum number of Rak’ahs in the Fajr prayer?
Two
What is the term for the additional voluntary prayers in Islam?
Nafl
True or False: Women are exempt from the Friday prayer.
False
What is the prayer that can be performed at any time and is highly recommended?
Tahajjud
Fill in the blank: The act of bowing during Salah is known as ______.
Ruku
What is the term for the prostration performed during Salah?
Sujud
What is the significance of the first Takbir in Salah?
It marks the beginning of the prayer.
