Quick Facts on Islam Latest Update with Verified Solutions

Quick Facts on Islam Latest Update with
Verified Solutions
What is the name of the Islamic place of worship?




✔✔ The Islamic place of worship is called a mosque.




Which direction do Muslims face during prayer?




✔✔ Muslims face the Kaaba in Mecca during prayer.




What is the term for the Islamic legal and moral code?




✔✔ The term for the Islamic legal and moral code is Sharia.




What is the significance of the Hijra in Islamic history?




✔✔ The Hijra is the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina and marks the

beginning of the Islamic calendar.

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, What is the Islamic term for community or collective body of Muslims?




✔✔ The Islamic term for the community of Muslims is Ummah.




How many chapters (surahs) are there in the Quran?




✔✔ There are 114 chapters (surahs) in the Quran.




What is the significance of the Friday prayer in Islam?




✔✔ The Friday prayer, or Jumu'ah, is a special congregational prayer that replaces the noon

prayer and holds special significance in the community.




What is the Arabic term for the act of giving charity?




✔✔ The Arabic term for the act of giving charity is Sadaqah.




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