Islam and Its Foundations
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What is the primary literal meaning of 'Al-Fatiha'?

  • The End
  • The Starter
  • The Guide
  • The Key (correct)

    • Which chapter of the Quran is recited in both obligatory and voluntary prayers?

  • Surah Al-Baqarah
  • Surah An-Nas
  • Surah Al-Ikhlas
  • Surah Al-Fatiha (correct)

    • What are the two primary sections of the chapters in the Quran called?

  • Urban and Rural
  • Prophetic and Historical
  • Sacred and Secular
  • Meccan and Medinan (correct)

    • What is the first pillar of Islam known as?

    <p>Shahada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report or saying constitutes the Hadith?

    <p>Collected deeds and sayings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are merchants or traders according to the content?

    <p>People who buy and sell goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of Muslims whose income is above the subsistence level?

    <p>They must pay zakat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca called?

    <p>Hajj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the obligatory prayer that Muslims must perform five times a day?

    <p>Salat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which month do Muslims observe fasting (Sawn)?

    <p>Ramadan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for Muslims regarding the Hajj pilgrimage?

    <p>To perform it at least once in their lifetime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Zakat in Islam?

    <p>An obligatory poor tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Judaism, who is expected to be the future messiah?

    <p>A future Jewish king from the line of David</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Christian belief, who is the Messiah?

    <p>Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of ecumenism in Christianity?

    <p>To foster unity among different Christian denominations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which place is commonly recognized as the place of worship in Judaism?

    <p>Synagogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Feast of Passover commemorate?

    <p>The slavery of the Israelites in Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Hajj in Islam?

    <p>It is a pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims must make at least once if able</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synagogue?

    <p>A Jewish house of worship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Jesus Christ in Christianity?

    <p>A revered religious leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Jews believe about Abraham?

    <p>He is considered a founding patriarch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'communion of saints' refer to in Christianity?

    <p>The belief in a connectedness among all holy beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do parents hold a significant role in Judaism concerning their children?

    <p>They must educate their children in the faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'synagogue' derived from its Greek roots?

    <p>To gather together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Arabic word for God in Islam?

    <p>Allah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sacred scripture of Judaism?

    <p>Torah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for teaching the law in Judaism?

    <p>Rabbi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major feature distinguishes Indian culture according to the content?

    <p>Caste System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Festival of Lights' celebrated in Hinduism?

    <p>Diwali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scripture is considered the earliest known Sanskrit literature?

    <p>Rig Veda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Hindu belief, how many gods are stated to exist?

    <p>300 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Varanasi in Hindu culture?

    <p>A sacred city on the Ganges river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Vishnu in Hinduism?

    <p>God of love, benevolence, and forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Right Action involve in ethical conduct?

    <p>Abstaining from killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Brahma is true?

    <p>Brahma is not the founder of Hinduism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the 'festival of Lights' traditionally celebrated?

    <p>Around August or September</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Right Mindfulness?

    <p>Paying attention to every state of the body, feeling, and mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Right Concentration entail?

    <p>Focusing on a single object to induce specific states of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a true statement about the Vedas?

    <p>The Vedas were passed down through oral tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of the First Noble Truth in Buddhism?

    <p>Suffering, or dukkha, is unavoidable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying cause of suffering according to the Second Noble Truth?

    <p>Desire or craving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'sunyata' refer to in Mahayana Buddhism?

    <p>Emptiness or lack of self-essence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

    <p>The Truth of Desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'nirodha' in the context of the Third Noble Truth?

    <p>The cessation of suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Bodhisattva' signify in Mahayana Buddhism?

    <p>An enlightened being dedicated to helping others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which text is associated with the teachings of Mahayana Buddhism?

    <p>The Lotus Sutra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Mahayana Buddhists often engage in as part of their practice?

    <p>Rituals and ceremonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'perpetual thirst' refer to in the context of suffering?

    <p>An unending pursuit of possessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    ISLAM

    • Originated from Arabic word meaning "submit" or "surrender to God"
    • Contains images (360) representing celestial beings and natural forces.
    • Abraham is a prophet and messenger of God, ancestor to the Ishmaelite Arabs and Israelites.
    • Ishmael is Abraham's son and ancestor of Muslims.
    • Muslim: Arabic word for a person who submits to God.
    • Surah Al-Fatiha: First chapter of the Quran, consisting of prayers for guidance and mercy.
    • Recited in Muslim prayers (obligatory and voluntary).
    • Al-Fatiha means "The Opener/The Key."

    Bedouin

    • Desert wanderers, ancestors of Muslims.

    Sunnah

    • Traditional law, well-trodden path.

    Shayk

    • Leader of a tribe, man of ability and judgment, authorized by consensus.

    Meccan/Makkan

    • Chapters believed to have been revealed before the prophet's migration.
    • Often shorter verses, typically near the end of the Quran.

    Medinan

    • Revelations after the migration.
    • Usually longer verses.

    Merchants/Traders

    • People who buy and sell goods in marketplaces, facilitating trade between tribes.

    Hadith

    • Collected deeds and sayings of Muhammad and his followers.
    • Considered the second source for Sharia law.

    Five Pillars of Islam

    • Basic obligations of Muslims.
    • Structure and unity for believers.

    The Creed (Shahada)

    • Fundamental belief: "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God."

    Obligatory Prayer (Salat)

    • Five daily prayers (sunrise, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and before midnight).

    Fasting (Sawm)

    • Observance during Ramadan (9th month of the Islamic calendar).
    • 30 days of fasting.

    Poor Tax (Zakat)

    • Payment to aid the needy and underprivileged.

    Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)

    • Pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
    • Muslims must make the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.

    Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Coming of the Savior

    • Judaism: Future Jewish king from the line of David, redeemer of the Jewish people.
    • Christianity: Jesus is the Messiah, Savior, and redeemer.
    • Islam: Jesus was a prophet and Messiah of the Jewish People, will return in the end times.

    Unity of different churches (ecumenism)

    • Christians from different denominations working together for closer relationships.

    Feast of Passover

    • Commemorates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt; important story of redemption
    • Jewish values and beliefs.

    Hajj

    • Pilgrimage to Mecca.

    Synagogue

    • Jewish house of worship, corresponding to churches for Christians, mosques for Muslims or temples for Hindus

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