Islam Vocabulary and Key Concepts
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What does the term 'Muslim' mean in Arabic?

  • One who worships
  • One who struggles
  • One who submits (correct)
  • One who recites
  • The Quran is believed to contain the revelations of Allah to Muhammad.

    True (A)

    What is the significance of the Ka'aba in Islam?

    It is the cube-shaped shrine in Mecca designated as the house of Allah.

    The term 'Jihad' means 'to strive, struggle, exert effort' against personal ______.

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

    Match the following key terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Quran = The holy book of Islam Hadith = A speech or saying of Muhammad Shariah = Islamic religious law Mosque = A Muslim house of worship</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pilgrimage to Jerusalem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Abrogation' refers to the idea of cancellation or substitution of certain Quranic verses.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Arabic term 'Allah' mean?

    <p>The Islamic name for God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muhammad fled Mecca to ______ in 622 due to persecution.

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

    Match the following events in Muhammad's life with their corresponding dates:

    <p>Birth = 570 Marriage to Khadijah = 595 Claimed Gabriel Cave visions = 610 Fled to Medina = 622</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Muhammad take upon returning to Mecca in 630?

    <p>He destroyed idols and made the Ka'aba for Allah only. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Umar was the first caliph after Muhammad's death.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary method used to unite the Arabian tribes under Islam between 630-632?

    <p>Convert or die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muslim prayer occurs ______ times per day.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Islamic leaders with their primary actions:

    <p>Muhammad = Returned to Mecca, destroyed idols Abu Bakr = First caliph, unified Arabian tribes Umar = Spread the Islamic empire through conquest Uthman = Standardized the Quran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of giving, one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

    <p>To support the poor, debtors, and spread Islam. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of Tours in 732 resulted in the Islamic conquest of France.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Islamic confession of faith called?

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

    Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of ______.

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

    What action did Uthman take in regards to the Quran?

    <p>He chose Zaid’s version and burned all other versions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required journey to the Ka’aba in Mecca known as?

    <p>Hajj (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muslims believe that humans are born with a sin nature.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was convinced that Allah had spoken to Muhammad during the cave revelations?

    <p>his wife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Quran is NOT an extension of the ___ .

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

    What percentage of the world's Muslim population are Sunni Muslims?

    <p>80% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following branches of Islam with their beliefs:

    <p>Shia Muslims = Caliphs should be blood relatives of Muhammad Sunni Muslims = Caliphs should be elected Both = Make up about 23% of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hadith is considered the most important source of truth after the Quran.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Shariah Law?

    <p>To bring Islamic nations and all other nations into submission to Allah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A chapter in the Bible is like a ___ in the Quran.

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

    According to Muslim beliefs, what must one do to attain salvation?

    <p>Believe in Islam and have enough good deeds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Christian belief, one can attain salvation through good works alone.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Christian belief about the nature of God?

    <p>God is three in one - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some Muslims believe that Islam should be spread through __________.

    <p>force and jihad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the beliefs with their corresponding faith:

    <p>Salvation through good deeds = Islam God as triune = Christianity Jesus as a prophet = Islam Jesus as God in the flesh = Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Christians believe about Jesus?

    <p>He is God in the flesh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muslims believe that Mecca is the only important place to worship God.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Christian call to action in regards to the Kingdom of God?

    <p>Christians are called to advance the Kingdom of God through love and evangelism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muslims believe no __________ is needed for salvation.

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

    Match each belief with the supporting Bible reference:

    <p>Salvation by faith = Romans 3:23 God is three in one = Matthew 28:19 Jesus as God = John 1:1 Worship in spirit and truth = John 4:23-24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary & Concepts

    • Islam: A monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad. Arabic for "submission".
    • Muslim: One who submits to Islam.
    • Quran: Islam's holy book, containing Allah's revelations to Muhammad. Arabic for "recitation".
    • Abrogation: Cancellation of a law or rule, often used to explain apparent contradictions in the Quran.
    • Kaʼaba: A cube-shaped shrine in Mecca, considered the house of Allah.
    • Allah: The Islamic name for God.
    • Hadith: Sayings or actions of Muhammad.
    • Yahweh: The Hebrew name for God.
    • Caliph: Successor to Muhammad as a religious and political leader.
    • Mosque: A Muslim house of worship.
    • Jihad: "To strive, struggle, exert effort." Can refer to personal spiritual struggle or warfare against "disbelievers."
    • Sharia (Law): Islamic religious laws, encompassing various aspects of life, from worship to business and personal conduct. Arabic for "right way".

    People in Islam (Timeline)

    • Muhammad (570-578): Born, mother and grandfather died shortly after. Taken in by uncle, Abu Talib. Married Khadijah (older businesswoman). Recieved revelations from Gabriel. Fled Mecca to Medina (Hijra) due to persecution for monotheism. Took the city of Mecca, uniting Arabian tribes.
    • Abu Bakr (578-632): Became the first caliph after Muhammad's death. Brought Arabian tribes together under Islam.
    • Umar (Omar) (634-644): Second caliph, used conquest to spread Islam.
    • Uthman (644-656): Third caliph, commissioned a standardized version of the Quran.
    • Death of Uthman (Murdered - 656): Became the 3rd caliph at Umar's death and commissioned a standardized Quran.

    Key Events in Islamic History

    • 610: The beginning of revelations given to Muhammad (important event).
    • 622: The Hijra, Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, crucial turning point in Islamic history.
    • 630: Conquering of Mecca, marking a significant victory for Islam.
    • 732: Islamic expansion halted at the Battle of Tours.

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