Exam 14: Islam: the Pillars and the Umma

That branch of Islam focusing on the mystical practices is called __________.

Shiite Muslims tend to be stricter in their regulation of the community than Sunni Muslims.

________ refers to the pillar of Islam requiring charity.

Muslims are expected to give a portion of their wealth to the poor.

________ refers to the practice of formal prayer.

Salat is a __________.

Pilgrimage to Mecca is called the ________.

What is "jihad"? In your response discuss the different interpretations of this idea in Islam today.

Tawaf is the activity of __________.

Zakat is __________.

Shiite Muslims comprise the largest percentage of Muslims worldwide.

Muslims pray throughout the day, but particularly during five set times.

That branch of Islam focusing on scholarly and communal decision making is __________.

What are the major branches of Islam?

The Ayatollah is the official designated to call the Muslim community to prayer.

What are some of the steps to salat?

Pilgrims on Hajj throw stones at three pillars representing Satan.

An official who calls the community to prayer is called __________.

The death of ________ could be considered the beginning point of Shiite Islam.

Sufism is that branch of Islam that focuses on mystical teachings.