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What does the term 'Islam' literally mean?
What does the term 'Islam' literally mean?
- Faithfulness
- Guidance
- Peace
- Submission to God (correct)
Muhammed was born in Medina.
Muhammed was born in Medina.
False (B)
What is the significance of the Night of Power and Excellence in Islam?
What is the significance of the Night of Power and Excellence in Islam?
It is the night when the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Islam's calendar begins with the ______________, the migration of Muhammad to Medina.
Islam's calendar begins with the ______________, the migration of Muhammad to Medina.
Match the following prophets with their significance in Islam:
Match the following prophets with their significance in Islam:
Which of the following is a key element of the Sunnah?
Which of the following is a key element of the Sunnah?
Muslims believe in original sin as described in the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
Muslims believe in original sin as described in the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
What does the title 'Seal of the Prophets' refer to?
What does the title 'Seal of the Prophets' refer to?
Allah is considered to be ______________, meaning that He does not possess gender.
Allah is considered to be ______________, meaning that He does not possess gender.
Which of the following events is expected to occur on the Day of Judgment?
Which of the following events is expected to occur on the Day of Judgment?
What is the main belief of Shia Islam regarding leadership after Muhammad's death?
What is the main belief of Shia Islam regarding leadership after Muhammad's death?
Sunnis represent approximately 15% of the Islamic population.
Sunnis represent approximately 15% of the Islamic population.
What is the role of the Imam in Islam?
What is the role of the Imam in Islam?
The __________ is the call to prayer in Islam.
The __________ is the call to prayer in Islam.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Which of the following describes 'Ummah'?
Which of the following describes 'Ummah'?
The Minaret is an architectural feature used to call people to prayer.
The Minaret is an architectural feature used to call people to prayer.
What is the significance of the Qiblah in a mosque?
What is the significance of the Qiblah in a mosque?
__________ is the spiritual struggle or holy war in Islam.
__________ is the spiritual struggle or holy war in Islam.
What distinguishes Sunnism from Shi'ism?
What distinguishes Sunnism from Shi'ism?
What is required of Muslims according to the pillar of sharing wealth?
What is required of Muslims according to the pillar of sharing wealth?
Ramadan occurs during the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan occurs during the first month of the Islamic calendar.
What is the English translation of the Muslim declaration of faith?
What is the English translation of the Muslim declaration of faith?
The fifth pillar of Islam, which involves a pilgrimage to Mecca, is known as __________.
The fifth pillar of Islam, which involves a pilgrimage to Mecca, is known as __________.
Match the following Islamic practices with their descriptions:
Match the following Islamic practices with their descriptions:
Which of the following is often cited by critics regarding Muslim perspectives on women?
Which of the following is often cited by critics regarding Muslim perspectives on women?
Intoxicants are allowed in Islam, provided they are used in moderation.
Intoxicants are allowed in Islam, provided they are used in moderation.
Identify two modern nations whose government is based on Shari’a.
Identify two modern nations whose government is based on Shari’a.
The Holy Month of fasting is called __________ in Islam.
The Holy Month of fasting is called __________ in Islam.
What does the term 'jihad' primarily mean?
What does the term 'jihad' primarily mean?
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Sunnism
Sunnism
The branch of Islam that believes in the inerrancy of the Quran and is considered more conservative.
Shi'ism
Shi'ism
The branch of Islam that believes in the divinely appointed leadership of Ali and his descendants.
Jihad
Jihad
A spiritual struggle or holy war, emphasizing the internal struggle against evil.
Ummah
Ummah
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Imam
Imam
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Sunnah
Sunnah
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Caliph
Caliph
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Fatwa
Fatwa
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Dawah
Dawah
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Taqwa
Taqwa
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What does 'Islam' mean?
What does 'Islam' mean?
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Describe the Qur'an.
Describe the Qur'an.
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What does "Qur'an" literally mean?
What does "Qur'an" literally mean?
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When and where was Muhammad born?
When and where was Muhammad born?
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What is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)?
What is the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr)?
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What is the Hijra and why is it important?
What is the Hijra and why is it important?
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Why is Muhammad called the Seal of the Prophets?
Why is Muhammad called the Seal of the Prophets?
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What is the Sunnah?
What is the Sunnah?
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Why is Allah considered genderless?
Why is Allah considered genderless?
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Name two prophets in Islam other than Muhammad.
Name two prophets in Islam other than Muhammad.
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Day of Judgement
Day of Judgement
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Shahada
Shahada
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Ramadan
Ramadan
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Hajj
Hajj
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Muslim view of the natural world
Muslim view of the natural world
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Sharia
Sharia
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Islamic Expansion After Muhammad
Islamic Expansion After Muhammad
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Study Notes
Islam Review
- Islam's Meaning: Submission to God.
- Qur'an Structure: Classical Arabic; contains Psalms of David, Torah of Moses, Gospels of Jesus, and other scrolls.
- Qur'an Meaning: That which is meant to be read.
- Muhammad's Birth: 570 AD, Mecca.
- Night of Power and Excellence: The night the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad.
- Hijra: Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.
- Seal of the Prophets: Muhammad is considered the final prophet in Islam.
- Sunnah: Moral code, actions, and teachings of Muhammad.
- Allah's Gender: Genderless; unlike any earthly being, omnipotent, and omniscient.
- Islamic Prophets (besides Muhammad): Jesus (Isa) and Abraham (Ibrahim).
- Ishmael: Son of Abraham, almost sacrificed, significant in Islam.
- Muslim Interpretation of the Garden of Eden: Regular story, but no original sin.
- Day of Judgment Expectations: Mahdi's appearance, false messiah, sun rising from the west, trumpet call, gathering of all people, weighing deeds, crossing a bridge to heaven.
Additional Teachings and Practices
- Muslim View of the Natural World: Essential and must be cared for, as the creator is in all creation
- Umma Inclusion: Religious beliefs and practices.
- Sharia Law Countries: Saudi Arabia, Iran
- Muslim Declaration of Faith: "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God" (with an addition for Shia muslims stating that Ali is the custodian of God.)
- Daily Prayer (Salah): Facing Mecca, bowing, following the sun's cycles.
- Ramadan: Ninth month of the Islamic calendar, fasting from dawn to dusk.
- Muslims view of Women, three contentions: modesty, general freedoms, inheritance laws and roles.
- Requirements of Sharing Wealth(Zakat): A system for charity.
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Care of the Body Teachings: No intoxicants, no cruel treatments to animals, and no Pork.
- Jihad: Holy war, or spiritual struggle.
- Imam: Prayer leader, generally confident and wears a head covering.
Islamic Sects (Sunni and Shia)
- Sunni Islam (85%): Belief that Muhammad did not specify a successor. Supported Abu Bakr as the main caliph.
- Shia Islam (15%): Believe in an infallible imam, and that Muhammad designated a successor.
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