Questions and Answers
What does the word 'Islam' mean?
Submission or surrender
Which of the following does NOT necessarily describe a Muslim?
In size, Islam is what?
The second largest of all religions
Which of the following is NOT a Muslim belief?
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Which of the following is NOT a holy city to Muslims?
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What does the word 'jihad' mean?
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As Christians look to Jesus and the New Testament and Jews look to Moses and the Torah, Muslims look to whom?
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How is pre-Islamic Arabian society and religion described?
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How did Muhammad see his relationship to the religion of Islam?
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Which was a role played by Muhammad in the early Muslim community?
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Which of the following is NOT a teaching of the Quran?
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When the Jewish population of Medina did not convert to Islam, what did Muhammad institute?
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What does 'ijtihad' mean?
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What is the hijra?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
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Women's rights granted by the Quran included all of the following EXCEPT:
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What were the two major Islamic revivalist movements in the Middle East and South Asia in the 1930s?
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What is the African-American Islamic movement in America that has the largest number of followers and does not practice black separatism or preach black nationalism?
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Which is NOT an issue of debate for contemporary Islamic reformers?
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Where did Muhammad receive the first revelation when he was 40 years old?
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In Shiah Islam, the imam serves as which of the following?
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What did Muhammad al-Ghazali do in the early twelfth century to prevent the decline of Sufism?
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Which of the following is NOT a teaching of the Quran?
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What is a condition of dhimmi, or having protected status?
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The 'Arab Spring' marked a historic transition in the political makeup of which countries?
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Which of the following is the first pillar of Islam?
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Which of the following is not a right granted to women by the Quran?
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No prophet has played a greater role in any world religion and in world politics than Muhammad.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of Islam
- "Islam" translates to submission or surrender, highlighting the essence of the faith.
- It is the second largest religion globally, following Christianity.
Muslim Identity and Beliefs
- A Muslim is not necessarily defined as an Arab following God; this is a common misconception.
- Original Sin is not a belief within Islam, in contrast to many Christian traditions.
Holy Cities and Religious Terms
- Significant cities for Muslims include Mecca and Medina; Cairo is not considered a holy city.
- "Jihad" refers to striving or struggling in the path of God.
Historical Context and Muhammad
- Pre-Islamic Arabian society was predominantly polytheistic and tribal.
- Muhammad is regarded as a prophet and reformer within Islam, playing multiple roles: arbiter, political leader, and merchant.
Teachings of the Quran
- The Quran teaches divine judgment and acknowledges Jesus as a great prophet, but does not support the concepts of his death and resurrection.
- Key doctrines include the belief in God as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
Key Events and Changes
- Muhammad changed prayer direction from Jerusalem to Mecca when Jewish populations in Medina did not convert.
- The hijra marks the emigration of the early Muslim community from Mecca to Medina.
Pillars of Islam and Women's Rights
- The Five Pillars exclude jihad, focusing instead on the declaration of faith, prayer, almsgiving, and fasting.
- Women's rights according to the Quran allow for ownership of property and the ability to contract marriage, but guardianship over children is not included.
Islamic Revival Movements
- The 1930s saw the rise of major Islamic revivalist movements: Jamaat-i-Islami and the Muslim Brotherhood.
- The African Muslim Mission stands out as the largest non-separatist Islamic movement among African-Americans.
Contemporary Issues and Reform
- Current debates in Islamic reform do not prioritize the restoration of the caliphate.
- Muhammad received his first revelation at Mount Hira, a personal retreat at age 40.
Structure of Shiah Islam
- In Shiah Islam, the imam serves dual roles as both religious and political leader of the community.
Historical Contribution and Impact
- Muhammad al-Ghazali's religious synthesis helped preserve Sufism in the early twelfth century.
- The "Arab Spring" represented a significant political transition in regions like Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Syria.
Fundamental Beliefs
- Shahada is recognized as the first pillar of Islam.
- No prophet has had as much influence as Muhammad in religion and global politics, a statement viewed as true by many scholars.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 5 of Islam. This quiz covers fundamental definitions and the essence of being a Muslim. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this major world religion.
