Practices In Islam

Question 1

Salah

Answer 1

Muslim word for prayer. Muslims do this five times a day and have special movements and actions. It is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Question 2

Wudu

Answer 2

This is when Muslims wash their faces, ears, mouth, hands and feet before prayer. They do this to feel physically and mentally ready to stand before Allah. It also symbolises spiritual cleanliness

Question 3

Imam

Answer 3

This is a Muslim who leads prayer at the Mosque and can give advice to fellow Muslims.

Question 4

Halal

Answer 4

This means ‘allowed’ and shows what Muslims are allowed to eat, e.g. Lamb, cheese, fish, fruit, chicken, vegetables, beef.

Question 5

Haram

Answer 5

This means ‘forbidden’ and shows what food Muslims are not allowed to eat, e.g. Alcohol, shellfish, pork.

Question 6

Hajj

Answer 6

This is when Muslims go on pilgrimage (religious life journey) to Mecca, which they must do once in their lifetimes, unless they are too ill or have to look after someone

Question 7

Ramadan

Answer 7

This is the time of year that Muslims fast for a month during daylight hours.

Question 8

Zakah

Answer 8

This is another of the five pillars, where Muslims give 2.5% of their earnings to charity

Question 9

Shahadah

Answer 9

This is the statement of belief that all the Muslims say.

Question 10

Mosque

Answer 10

Muslim place of worship