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What is the Arabic name for God in Islam?
What is the Arabic name for God in Islam?
- Allah (correct)
- God
- Yahweh
- Ishvara
Sick individuals are expected to make up their fast during Ramadan at a later time when they are healthy.
Sick individuals are expected to make up their fast during Ramadan at a later time when they are healthy.
True (A)
What does Zakat represent in Islam?
What does Zakat represent in Islam?
Almsgiving or charity
The two main branches of Islam are ______ and Shi’ite.
The two main branches of Islam are ______ and Shi’ite.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Sunni Muslims believe that the Qur’an is interpreted and structured by human scholars.
Sunni Muslims believe that the Qur’an is interpreted and structured by human scholars.
What action signifies the wealth tax that must be given to the poor?
What action signifies the wealth tax that must be given to the poor?
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
What is the significance of the phrase 'bism Allah al-Rahman al-Rahim' in Salat?
What is the significance of the phrase 'bism Allah al-Rahman al-Rahim' in Salat?
Muslim prayer can be performed at any time during the day.
Muslim prayer can be performed at any time during the day.
What are the physical postures involved in Salat?
What are the physical postures involved in Salat?
The fasting during Ramadan is called _____ in Arabic.
The fasting during Ramadan is called _____ in Arabic.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
The Hajj pilgrimage occurs at a specific time every year.
The Hajj pilgrimage occurs at a specific time every year.
During the fast observed in Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink from _____ until dusk.
During the fast observed in Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink from _____ until dusk.
Match the following components of the Five Pillars of Islam with their descriptions:
Match the following components of the Five Pillars of Islam with their descriptions:
What is the primary difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims regarding leadership?
What is the primary difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims regarding leadership?
The pilgrimage is only required to be done once in a lifetime by Muslims.
The pilgrimage is only required to be done once in a lifetime by Muslims.
Who was the first Caliph chosen by the Sunnis?
Who was the first Caliph chosen by the Sunnis?
The practice of giving alms in Islam is known as _____.
The practice of giving alms in Islam is known as _____.
Which of the following practices is specifically associated with purdah?
Which of the following practices is specifically associated with purdah?
Militant Islam seeks to achieve its goals through peaceful means.
Militant Islam seeks to achieve its goals through peaceful means.
Match the Five Pillars of Islam with their descriptions:
Match the Five Pillars of Islam with their descriptions:
Sufism is known for being a _____ belief within Islam.
Sufism is known for being a _____ belief within Islam.
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Study Notes
ISLAMIC PRACTICES AND BELIEFS
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Fasting (Saum):
- Obligatory for healthy adult Muslims during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Involves abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations from dawn until dusk.
- Sick individuals and nursing mothers are exempt but must make up fasts later.
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Almsgiving (Zakat):
- An annual wealth tax aimed at aiding the poor, reflecting the idea that wealth is a trust from Allah.
- Essential to share material blessings with the less fortunate, as all possessions come from Allah.
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God in Islam (Allah):
- "Allah" is Arabic for "the God," representing the supreme being.
- Attributes of Allah include being the creator, eternal, omniscient, omnipotent, and all-merciful.
PILLARS OF ISLAM
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Five Pillars:
- The framework of a Muslim's faith and practice, known as "arkan" in Arabic.
- Includes: Faith (Shahada), Prayer (Salat), Almsgiving (Zakat), Fasting (Saum), and Pilgrimage (Hajj).
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Prayer (Salat):
- Performed five times daily, described as a direct line of communication with Allah.
- Involves physical actions (standing, bowing, prostrating) emphasizing humility.
- Consists of verses from the Quran and personal supplications.
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Pilgrimage (Hajj):
- A mandatory pilgrimage for Muslims capable of undertaking it, occurring during a specified month.
- Requires participation at least once in a lifetime.
ISLAMIC SECTS
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Sunni and Shi’ite:
- Sunni Islam is the largest branch, believing in the Qur'an as the literal word of God.
- They hold that leadership should be chosen through consensus, with the first Caliph being Abu Bakr, a friend of Muhammad.
- Shi’ite Islam emphasizes leadership through direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad, considering them the rightful leaders.
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Sufism:
- A mystical branch of Islam that seeks a personal experience of the divine.
DOCTRINAL ISSUES
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Militant Islam:
- Often associated with violence and extremism, leading to perceptions of terrorism.
- Fundamentalist groups seek their goals through aggressive means, which can include hostage crises and bombings.
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Gender Issues:
- Perspectives on women's rights vary within Islamic practices, with some seeking to address discrimination and limitations imposed by cultural practices such as polygyny and purdah (female seclusion).
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