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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
The moral code of Islam outlined in Muslim writings = Shariah law The binding worldwide community of Muslims = Ummah The Arabic word for God = Allah Islam’s most holy book, believed to be the literal word of God = Quran The reported teachings, rulings, and actions of Muhammad = Hadith Part of the Hadith that describes the acts of Muhammad = Sunnah The Muslim obligation to battle rebellion against God = Jihad The provision that allows non-Muslims to live in Islamic states = Dhimmitude The tax levied against non-Muslims living in Islamic states = Jizyah The first pillar of Islam: the confession of faith = Shahada The second pillar of Islam: prayer five times per day facing Mecca = Salat The third pillar of Islam: giving 2.5 percent of one’s income to the poor = Zakat The fourth pillar of Islam: fasting during Ramadan = Sawm The fifth pillar of Islam: taking a pilgrimage to Mecca = Hajj The term used to refer to non-Muslims living in Muslim lands = Dhimmi
Radical Muslims believe that the 9/11 attacks were what?
Radical Muslims believe that the 9/11 attacks were what?
- A misunderstanding
- A and B only
- A mistake
- Unjustified
- Justified (correct)
Islamists embrace which of the following?
Islamists embrace which of the following?
- The teachings of the prophet Elijah Muhammad
- The teaching of the Baha’i Faith
- The full application of shariah law (correct)
- None of the above
- A and B only
Shariah law would include full implementation of all of the following practices except what?
Shariah law would include full implementation of all of the following practices except what?
The majority of Muslims belong to which of the following sects?
The majority of Muslims belong to which of the following sects?
Islam and Christianity share all of the following aspects about God except what?
Islam and Christianity share all of the following aspects about God except what?
The study of the order and design of the universe is known as what?
The study of the order and design of the universe is known as what?
Radical Muslims are more likely than moderates to attend religious services.
Radical Muslims are more likely than moderates to attend religious services.
The majority of Muslims are radicals.
The majority of Muslims are radicals.
Islam divides life between the spiritual and secular domains.
Islam divides life between the spiritual and secular domains.
The Sufis have traditionally viewed God as personal and accessible.
The Sufis have traditionally viewed God as personal and accessible.
Unlike Christianity, Islam does not see humans as made in God’s image.
Unlike Christianity, Islam does not see humans as made in God’s image.
Many of the prophets mentioned in the Quran are also found in the Christian Bible.
Many of the prophets mentioned in the Quran are also found in the Christian Bible.
Muslims deny the virgin birth and miracles of Jesus.
Muslims deny the virgin birth and miracles of Jesus.
Muslims acknowledge Jesus’ death and resurrection but deny his atoning act for our sins.
Muslims acknowledge Jesus’ death and resurrection but deny his atoning act for our sins.
Being martyred in jihad is the best assurance of salvation in Islam.
Being martyred in jihad is the best assurance of salvation in Islam.
According to Islam, Jesus is the final prophet as well as the one prophet for all mankind.
According to Islam, Jesus is the final prophet as well as the one prophet for all mankind.
Muslims believe every human being is born a Muslim.
Muslims believe every human being is born a Muslim.
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Shariah Law
Shariah Law
The moral code of Islam derived from the Quran and the Sunnah.
Ummah
Ummah
The worldwide community of Muslims, transcending national and ethnic boundaries.
Allah
Allah
The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims.
Quran
Quran
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Hadith
Hadith
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Sunnah
Sunnah
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Jihad
Jihad
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Dhimmitude
Dhimmitude
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Jizyah
Jizyah
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Shahada
Shahada
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Salat
Salat
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Zakat
Zakat
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Sawm
Sawm
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Hajj
Hajj
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Islamist
Islamist
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Sunni Muslims
Sunni Muslims
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Cosmology
Cosmology
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Image of God in Islam
Image of God in Islam
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Study Notes
Islam
- Shariah law is the moral code of Islam
- The Ummah is the worldwide Muslim community
- Allah is the Arabic word for God
- The Quran is Islam's most holy and sacred book, believed to be the literal word of God
- The Hadith is a collection of the reported teachings, rulings, and actions of Muhammad
- The Sunnah is a part of the Hadith that describes the acts of Muhammad
- Jihad is the Muslim obligation to fight against rebellion against God
- Dhimmitude is the provision that allows non-Muslims to live in Islamic states
- Jizyah is the tax levied on the Dhimmi (non-Muslims) living in Islamic states
Pillars of Islam
- The five pillars of Islam are:
- Shahada: The confession of faith
- Salat: Prayer five times per day facing Mecca
- Zakat: Giving 2.5 percent of one’s income to the poor
- Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan
- Hajj: Taking a pilgrimage to Mecca
Radical Muslims
- Radical Muslims are often more likely to view the 9/11 attacks as justified, as opposed to moderate Muslims
Islamists
- Islamists embrace the full application of shariah law
Applying Shariah Law
- Shariah law includes practices like:
- Slavery
- Wife beating
- Taxation of Christians and Jews living in Muslim lands
Islam Sects
- The majority of Muslims are Sunni Muslims
- Some other Islamic sects include:
- Sufi Islam
- Shiite Islam
God In Islam
- Islam, Christianity, and Judaism share some beliefs about God:
- A God who is sovereign and maximally powerful
- A God who interacts with his creation
- A God who has spoken to humanity through messengers
- A God who has inscribed his message in a holy book
- Islam and Christianity differ on the concept of the Trinity, with Islam only believing in a single God
Cosmology
- Cosmology is the study of the order and design of the universe
True or False
- Most Muslims are not radical
- Islam does not divide life between the spiritual and secular domains
- Unlike Christianity, Islam does not see humans as made in God’s image
- Many of the prophets mentioned in the Quran are also found in the Christian Bible
- Muslims deny the virgin birth and miracles of Jesus
- Muslims acknowledge Jesus’ death and resurrection but deny his atoning act for our sins
- Being martyred in jihad is the best assurance of salvation, according to Islam
- Jesus' role as the final prophet is disputed in Islam. While Jesus is considered a prophet, Muhammad is seen as the last and final prophet.
- According to Islam, every human being is born a Muslim.
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