Islam Overview and Key Concepts

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What is the Islamic name for God?

  • Jehovah
  • Allah (correct)
  • El Shaddai
  • Yahweh

What is the Arabic word for "recitation" that refers to the holy book of Islam?

  • Hadith
  • Ka’aba
  • Quran (correct)
  • Shariah

What does "Jihad" literally mean?

  • to strive, struggle, exert effort (correct)
  • pilgrimage to Mecca
  • submission to God
  • holy war

What is the name for the cube-shaped shrine in Mecca, designated as the house of Allah?

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Which of these events took place in 622 CE?

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What is the term for the complete union of Islamic religious laws that governs all aspects of Muslim life?

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According to Islamic tradition, what year did the Prophet Muhammad experience his first revelations?

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What is the term for the speeches or sayings of Muhammad?

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What is the main characteristic of Sunni Muslims?

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What is the purpose of Shariah Law?

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What is the Quran NOT considered to be?

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Which of the following is the correct pairing?

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How did Muhammad's early revelations convince him that they were from Allah and not a demon?

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Which of the following is NOT a belief shared by both Muslims and Christians?

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What was the main reason behind Muhammad's shift in approach towards outsiders, from tolerance to fighting?

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What is the second most important source of truth for Muslims, after the Quran?

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What is necessary for Muslims to attain salvation according to their beliefs?

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How do Christians view the nature of God in comparison to the beliefs held by some Muslims?

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What does Christianity emphasize as the means to overcome sin?

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According to Christian beliefs, what is the role of believers in spreading their faith?

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What do Christians believe regarding the identity of Jesus Christ?

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What is the Islamic belief about the location of worship compared to Christian beliefs?

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Which belief about sin is commonly held in both Islam and Christianity?

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What distinguishes the Christian view of salvation from the Muslim perspective?

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What significant action did Muhammad take in 630?

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Which of the following correctly describes Abu Bakr's role after Muhammad's death?

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During Umar's caliphate, which strategy was primarily used to expand the Islamic empire?

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What did Uthman do with the various versions of the Quran?

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What critical battle marked the western advance of Islamic armies in 732?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

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What is the significance of the Shahada within the context of Islam?

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What mandatory practice for Muslims occurs during the month of Ramadan?

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Flashcards

Islam

A monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad, meaning 'submission'.

Muslim

One who submits to the teachings of Islam.

Quran

The holy book of Islam containing Allah’s revelations to Muhammad.

Ka’aba

A cube-shaped shrine in Mecca, considered the house of Allah.

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Hadith

A speech or saying of Muhammad, guiding Muslim practices.

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Caliph

The title given to Muhammad’s successor in leadership of the Muslim community.

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Jihad

To strive or struggle, often interpreted as exerting effort against personal sin.

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The 5 Pillars of Islam

The five moral responsibilities all Muslims must follow.

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Muslim Belief on Salvation

Muslims believe salvation in Paradise is earned through good deeds and belief in Islam, needing no Savior.

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Christian Belief on Salvation

Christians believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus' sacrifice, acknowledging sin is insufficient for Heaven.

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God's Nature in Christianity

Christians believe in the Trinity: One God in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Jesus' Divinity

Christians claim Jesus is both fully God and fully man, as revealed in scripture.

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Jihad in Islam

Some Muslims believe in spreading Islam through physical fighting, termed as jihad.

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Christian Approach to Evangelism

Christians are called to spread God's Kingdom through love and spiritual means, avoiding physical force.

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Location of Worship in Islam

Muslims emphasize worship at Mecca as special, whereas Christians believe worship should be in spirit and truth.

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Worship in Spirit and Truth

Christians believe true worship is not confined to locations but is about heart and spirit.

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Hajj

A pilgrimage to the Ka’aba in Mecca, required for Muslims at least once in a lifetime.

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Muhammad's revelations

Messages Muhammad received from Allah that were initially doubted but later accepted as divine.

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Uthman's Quran

The version of the Quran believed to be the true and perfect one as revealed to Muhammad.

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Shariah Law

A legal system in Islam aimed at submission to Allah's will across nations.

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Sunni Muslims

The largest branch of Islam (about 80%), believing in the election of caliphs without dynastic ties to Muhammad.

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Shia Muslims

A branch of Islam (about 12%) believing that leadership should remain within Muhammad's family.

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Difference from the Bible

The Quran is not an extension of the Bible; a chapter in the Bible equates to a surah in the Quran.

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Muhammad's Return to Mecca

In 630, Muhammad returned to Mecca, took the city by force, and made the Ka’aba a place for Allah only.

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United Arabian Tribes

From 630 to 632, Muhammad united most polytheistic Arabian tribes to Islam with a 'Convert or die' approach.

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First Caliph

Abu Bakr became the first caliph in 632 after Muhammad's death, unifying Arabian tribes into one army.

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Zaid's Compilation

From 632 to 634, Abu Bakr chose Zaid to assemble the version of Muhammad’s recitations into a single text.

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Second Caliph

Umar became the second caliph in 634, expanding the Islamic empire through conquest until his death in 644.

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Third Caliph

Uthman became the third caliph in 644, selected Zaid's version of the Quran, and destroyed other versions.

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Islamic Conquests

Between 656 and 732, Muslim armies extended the Islamic empire to India, Morocco, and Spain, halting at the Battle of Tours.

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Five Pillars of Islam

The foundational acts of worship in Islam: Shahada, Prayer, Giving, Fasting, and Pilgrimage.

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Study Notes

Islam

  • Islam is a monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad
  • Muslims believe in Allah (God), the same God as Christians and Jews
  • The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to contain revelations from Allah to Muhammad
  • Abrogation refers to cancellation of earlier verses in the Quran by later ones.
  • Kaʼaba is a cube-shaped shrine in Mecca considered the house of Allah
  • Allah is the Islamic name for God
  • Hadith is a speech or saying of Muhammad
  • Yahweh is the personal name for God, used in Hebrew
  • Caliph is the title given to Muhammad's successors
  • The 5 pillars of Islam are moral responsibilities of all Muslims
  • Mosque is a place of worship for Muslims
  • Jihad translates to strive or struggle, sometimes interpreted as warfare against non-believers
  • Shariah Law encompasses all Islamic religious laws

People in Islam (Timeline)

  • Muhammad (570-578): Born, mother and later grandfather died; married Khadija, fled Mecca to Medina due to persecution, united Arabian tribes under Islam. Died (632)
  • Abu Bakr (632): First caliph after Muhammad's death, united Arabian tribes. Died (634) .
  • Umar (634): Second caliph. Became caliph after Abu Bakr’s death and oversaw the expansion of the Islamic empire through conquest (634-644). Died by assassination.
  • Uthman (644): Third caliph, became caliph after Umar’s death. Chose Zaid to assemble a version of the Quran and burned other versions. Died (656-656) by assassination
  • Muslim armies (656-732): Continued conquests as far east as India, west to Morocco, and north to Spain, but stopped at the Battle of Tours.

The Five Pillars of Islam

  • Confession of Faith (Shahada): "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Prophet".
  • Prayer (Salat): 5 times a day, facing Mecca
  • Giving (Zakat): 2.5% of yearly savings to the poor.
  • Fasting (Sawm) during Ramadan
  • Pilgrimage (Hajj): Journey to Mecca at least once in a lifetime (if physically & financially able).

Additional Facts

  • Muhammad believed he was first demon possessed, but his wife convinced him that Allah had spoken to him.
  • Quran permitted Muhammad to have more than one wife; other men limited to 4 wives.

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