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1 holiest city Islam Jerusalem is a significant holiest city in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. 10
2 deity Islam The concept of a single all-powerful deity is fundamental in Islam and related monotheistic faiths. 9
3 holy day/month Islam In Islamic culture, Friday is a holy day for congregational worship and Ramadan involves fasting from dawn to sunset. 9
4 five pillars Islam The five pillars of Islam are essential acts of worship and religious duties for all Muslims. 8
5 afterlife Islam Belief in an afterlife with heaven and hell based on individual deeds is fundamental in Islam. 6
6 holy book Islam The Quran is the revered holy book in Islam and is significant for believers. 6
7 abraham Islam Abraham is a revered prophet in Islam and a common figure in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 5
8 angels Islam In Islam, angels play important roles in delivering messages and supporting religious beliefs, such as Angel Gabriel revealing the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. 5
9 sunnah Islam Following the actions and sayings of Prophet Muhammad is important and normative in Islamic practice. 5
10 prayer shawl Islam The prayer shawl is not a prominent religious garment in Islamic culture, as prayer rugs are more commonly used during prayers. 4
11 praying Islam Praying is a central religious practice in Islam, with prescribed times and rituals for daily prayers. 4
12 sacred text Islam The Quran holds great reverence and is deeply integrated into many facets of Islamic life and culture. 4
13 temple mount Islam The Temple Mount, a significant site in Islam, contains the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in the religion. 4
14 dietary restrictions Islam Islamic dietary law, or halal, prohibits the consumption of pork and alcohol. 3
15 fitr Islam Fitr is a major Islamic festival celebrating the end of Ramadan with charitable giving and communal feasting. 3
16 heaven Islam In Islam, heaven is the eternal place of happiness for righteous souls after death. 3
17 imam Islam An imam in Islam leads congregational prayers and holds a leadership role in the community. 3
18 judgment day Islam Belief in an Islamic Judgment Day where Allah judges individuals for eternal reward or punishment. 3
19 sacred places Islam In Islam, places of worship and pilgrimage are held in deep reverence as sacred. 3
20 salah Islam The mandatory Islamic prayer of Salah is performed five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca. 3
21 unclean animals Islam Pigs are considered unclean and prohibited from consumption in Islamic culture. 3
22 creation Islam In Islam, creation is attributed to God, who made the world and all living things in 6 days. 2
23 divine Islam In Islam, the belief in a single divine entity, God, as the creator and moral authority is central. 2
24 eden Islam In Islam, Eden (Jannah) is the promised paradise of eternal bliss for the righteous. 2
25 fast Islam Fasting during Ramadan is a significant religious practice in Islam involving abstinence from certain activities from sunrise to sunset. 2
26 god Islam Islam's culture believes in a single, all-powerful deity as the creator of the universe. 2
27 heretic Islam A heretic in Islamic culture is someone who deviates from traditional beliefs and may face punishment or rejection from the community. 2
28 jonah Islam The prophet Jonah, also known as Yunus in Arabic, is mentioned in the Quran and is shared in Judaism and Islam. 2
29 joseph Islam Joseph is a respected prophet in Islam, as mentioned in the Quran. 2
30 martyrdom Islam In Islam, martyrdom is highly regarded as a demonstration of profound faith and sacrifice. 2
31 mosques Islam Mosques are communal spaces for prayers and social events in Islamic culture. 2
32 sin Islam In Islam, sin is viewed as breaking divine law with repercussions in the afterlife. 2
33 time Islam In Islam, time is important for congregational prayers and follows the lunar calendar. 2
34 worship Islam In Islam, worship involves prayer, meditation, and communal gatherings for spiritual connection with God. 2
35 ali Islam The name "Ali" is a common male given name in Islamic countries and holds significance as the name of the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. 1
36 blessed virgin Islam In Islam, the blessed virgin Mary is esteemed as a symbol of purity and righteousness. 1
37 chosen people Islam In Christianity and Islam, the concept of the 'chosen people' includes all faithful believers, rather than a specific ethnic or religious group. 1
38 cremation Islam Cremation is less common and considered unconventional in Islamic culture, with burial being the traditional practice. 1
39 elijah Islam Elijah is not a significant figure in either Islamic or secular/Western cultures. 1
40 hell Islam In Islam, hell is the place of punishment for those who commit sins in life. 1
41 idolatry Islam In Islam, idolatry is considered a sin and forbidden in religious practice. 1
42 kaaba Islam The Kaaba is a sacred Islamic structure in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and serves as the focal point for Muslim prayer and pilgrimage. 1
43 ministry Islam Ministry in Islamic culture can also include religious leadership roles in the church or mosque. 1
44 music Islam Islamic views on music vary, with some interpretations discouraging or even prohibiting musical instruments and certain types of music. 1
45 music in religious ceremonies Islam Music in religious ceremonies is an integral part of Islamic services, often involving hymns and chants. 1
46 orthodoxy Islam Orthodoxy in Islam means following traditional interpretations of the Quran and Hadith as well as the consensus of scholars. 1
47 pentecost Islam Pentecost is not a significant holiday in Judaism or Islam, as it is a Christian observance. 1
48 purity and impurity Islam In Islam, purity is essential for religious practices, with specific rules for purification before prayers and other rituals. 1
49 religious festivals Islam Islam celebrates Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as major religious festivals. 1
50 religious practice Islam Hajj is a significant religious practice in Islam. 1
51 repentance Islam In Islam, repentance is crucial and involves sincere remorse, seeking forgiveness, and making amends for one's sins. 1
52 sacred symbols Islam In Islam, sacred symbols like the crescent moon and the Kaaba are highly revered and hold significant religious importance. 1
53 saints Islam Sufi mystics and saints are revered in Islam, with pilgrimages to their tombs being common in certain regions. 1
54 sign of the cross Islam The sign of the cross is not typically practiced in Islam and is considered an uncommon gesture in the religion. 1
55 solomon Islam Solomon is a prophet and significant figure in Islamic religious texts with attributed stories and teachings. 1
56 soul Islam In Islam, the soul is considered to be the immortal essence of a person that is judged for an afterlife in heaven or hell. 1
57 spiritual pilgrimage Islam A spiritual pilgrimage in Islamic culture may involve visiting the tomb of Muhammad in Medina. 1
58 terce Islam The concept of terce does not hold specific cultural significance in Islam. 1
59 virgin mary Islam In Islam, Virgin Mary is respected as a pious woman, but not venerated as a divine figure like in Christianity. 1