Islamic Terms Flashcards

The One True God — the Creator of everything who deserves all worship.

The Holy Book revealed by Allah to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as guidance for all people.

Beings made of light who always obey Allah and carry out His commands.

Special men chosen by Allah to guide people to worship Him alone.

The day when everyone will stand before Allah and be asked about their deeds.

The Scriptures sent by Allah through His prophets, like the Quran and Torah.

Prophets who were given a special book or new law by Allah.

The right way of living that Allah wants us to follow — always doing what is good.

Allah knows everything that will happen and nothing happens without His will.

Believing that Allah is the only One worthy of worship — nothing else.

The beautiful, eternal place of reward for good people in the Hereafter.

A place of punishment for those who disobeyed Allah and refused to believe.

The loyal friends and followers of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who helped spread Islam.

The five daily prayers that Muslims perform facing the Kaaba in Mecca.

Giving a small part of your money to help those who are poor or in need.

Not eating or drinking during the day in Ramadan to grow closer to Allah.

The special trip to Mecca that every Muslim must make at least once in life.

Washing hands, face, and arms with water to be clean before praying.

Saying special words and prayers to Allah throughout the day to remember Him.

Feeling sorry for doing something wrong and promising to never do it again.

Doing everything only for Allah's sake, not to show off to other people.

Talking to Allah by asking Him for help, forgiveness, or anything you need.

Staying strong and calm when things are hard, and trusting Allah's plan.

Being thankful to Allah for all the blessings He gives you every day.

Giving money or helping others out of kindness, not because you have to.

Always remembering that Allah is watching you and trying to do what pleases Him.

The holiest city in Islam, home of the Kaaba, where Prophet Ibrahim built the first house for Allah.

The city where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated and where the first Muslim community lived.

The cube-shaped building in Mecca that Muslims around the world face when they pray.

The largest mosque in the world, built around the Kaaba in Mecca.

The mosque in Medina built by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — the second holiest place in Islam.

A sacred stone set in the corner of the Kaaba that people try to kiss during Hajj.

The mountain where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ first received revelation in the Cave of Hira.

The small cave on a mountain near Mecca where the Angel Jibril first came to the Prophet ﷺ.

The famous cemetery in Medina where many companions and family of the Prophet ﷺ are buried.

The first big battle in Islamic history where the Muslims won despite being outnumbered.

An important battle that taught Muslims a lesson about always listening to their leader.

When Prophet Muhammad ❤ and his followers moved from Mecca to Medina — Islam's new home.

When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ peacefully returned to Mecca and cleared the Kaaba of idols.

The leader who guided the Muslim community after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed away.