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• Islam And The Five Pillars

In Islam, what Arabic term means the oneness of God affirmed by the first pillar?

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Tawhid

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• Islam And The Five Pillars

What Arabic term names the evening meal that breaks the daily Ramadan fast?

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Iftar

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• Islam And The Five Pillars

What Arabic term describes the pre-dawn meal eaten before a day of Ramadan fasting?

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Suhoor

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• Islam And The Five Pillars

Which city is home to the Prophet’s Mosque, one of Islam’s three holiest mosques?

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Medina

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• Islam And The Five Pillars

What is the Arabic name for the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, which can be performed outside the hajj season?

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Umrah

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• Islam And The Five Pillars

What is the Arabic name for the congregational Friday prayer in Islam?

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Jumu’ah

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• Judaism And Jewish Traditions

What is the traditional seven-day Jewish mourning period after burial called?

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Shiva

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• Judaism And Jewish Traditions

What is the Jewish prayer beginning “Hear, O Israel” called?

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Shema

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• Judaism And Jewish Traditions

In Jewish tradition, what is the Hebrew word for charity or righteous giving?

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Tzedakah

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• Judaism And Jewish Traditions

Which Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Temple after the Maccabean revolt?

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Hanukkah

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• Judaism And Jewish Traditions

What is the Jewish festival of celebrating the Torah’s annual reading cycle called?

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Simchat Torah

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• Judaism And Jewish Traditions

What is the Hebrew term for the Jewish commandment or religious obligation?

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Mitzvah

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