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What does the Arabic phrase recited in the Shahada, the first pillar of Islam, declare?
What does the Arabic phrase recited in the Shahada, the first pillar of Islam, declare?
- Muhammad is the first and last prophet.
- There is no God but Muhammad, and Allah is his messenger.
- Allah is the only God, and Muhammad is his prophet. (correct)
- Allah is merciful and compassionate.
During Salat, the daily prayer ritual in Islam, what is a key requirement for the prayers to be considered valid?
During Salat, the daily prayer ritual in Islam, what is a key requirement for the prayers to be considered valid?
- Prayers must be performed in a mosque.
- Prayers must be recited in the native language of the person praying.
- Ritual washings must be completed before each sequence, along with specific body motions. (correct)
- Prayers must be performed at sunrise and sunset.
Who is exempt from participating in Sawm, the fast during the month of Ramadan?
Who is exempt from participating in Sawm, the fast during the month of Ramadan?
- Those who are employed in essential services.
- Elders above the age of 70, regardless of health.
- Individuals who are wealthy and can afford to donate to charity.
- Children, pregnant women, and travelers. (correct)
What is the primary purpose of Zakat, the giving of alms in Islam?
What is the primary purpose of Zakat, the giving of alms in Islam?
What is the significance of the white garment worn during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca?
What is the significance of the white garment worn during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca?
What was the central issue of the iconoclasm controversy?
What was the central issue of the iconoclasm controversy?
Which group supported the use of icons in religious worship during the iconoclasm?
Which group supported the use of icons in religious worship during the iconoclasm?
What was the primary cause of the Great Schism of 1054?
What was the primary cause of the Great Schism of 1054?
What does the Arabic word 'Quran' specifically mean?
What does the Arabic word 'Quran' specifically mean?
Which figure is credited with establishing Hermit monasticism?
Which figure is credited with establishing Hermit monasticism?
What is a defining characteristic of cenobitic monasticism?
What is a defining characteristic of cenobitic monasticism?
What motivated individuals to seek a return to Christian ideals and practices?
What motivated individuals to seek a return to Christian ideals and practices?
Approximately how long did it take for the Quran to be written, according to Islamic tradition?
Approximately how long did it take for the Quran to be written, according to Islamic tradition?
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam?
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam?
What is the meaning of the word “Islam”?
What is the meaning of the word “Islam”?
What is the required percentage of a Muslim's wealth to be given as alms (Zakat)?
What is the required percentage of a Muslim's wealth to be given as alms (Zakat)?
Why is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) important for Muslims?
Why is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) important for Muslims?
During the iconoclasm, which group was considered “icon smashers”?
During the iconoclasm, which group was considered “icon smashers”?
What council addressed the issue of iconoclasm?
What council addressed the issue of iconoclasm?
What does the term “monk” mean?
What does the term “monk” mean?
Flashcards
Who is Muhammad?
Who is Muhammad?
The father of Islam.
What is the Quran?
What is the Quran?
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad over 22 years.
What does 'Islam' mean?
What does 'Islam' mean?
It means peace and submission to Allah.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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What is Shahada?
What is Shahada?
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What is Salat?
What is Salat?
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What is Sawm?
What is Sawm?
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What is Zakat?
What is Zakat?
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What is Hajj?
What is Hajj?
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What was the Iconoclasm?
What was the Iconoclasm?
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Who were the Iconoclasts?
Who were the Iconoclasts?
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Who were the Iconodules?
Who were the Iconodules?
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What was the Second Council of Nicaea?
What was the Second Council of Nicaea?
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What caused the Great Schism of 1054?
What caused the Great Schism of 1054?
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What does 'Monk' mean?
What does 'Monk' mean?
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Who was St. Anthony?
Who was St. Anthony?
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What is Cenobites?
What is Cenobites?
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What is Hermetic monasticism?
What is Hermetic monasticism?
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Study Notes
- Muhammad is considered the father of Islam.
- It took Muhammad 22 years to write the Quran.
- The Quran is the holy book of Islam; its name means "recitation."
- Islam translates to "peace and submission."
The Five Pillars of Islam
- These pillars are the core foundations of Islamic practice and are obligatory for all Muslims.
- Confessing the Faith (Shahada):
- A public declaration in Arabic stating, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger."
- This confession is the initial step for anyone becoming a Muslim.
- Prayer (Salat):
- A structured ritual performed five times daily (sometimes combined into three sessions).
- Prayers are recited in Arabic, preceded by ritual washings.
- Specific requirements include head covering, facing Mecca, and following prescribed motions and prostrations.
- Fasting (Sawm):
- An annual communal observance during the lunar month of Ramadan.
- Involves complete abstinence from food, water, and sex during daylight hours.
- Exemptions are made for children, pregnant women, and travelers.
- Giving of Alms (Zakat):
- Obligatory donation of 2.5% of a Muslim's wealth.
- Primarily intended for the poor, religious institutions, educational institutions, and the self-defense of the Islamic community.
- Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj):
- Expected to be performed at least once in a lifetime if affordable.
- Involves wearing a white garment and shaving the head for men.
- Aims to reinforce Arabic-Abrahamic identity by recalling the story of Hagar and Ishmael and unifying Muslims around the Kaaba.
Iconoclasm
- A conflict between the Western/Muslim and Eastern churches centered on the use of icons.
- The Western/Muslim Church were iconoclasts (icon smashers).
- The Eastern Church were iconodules (icon kissers).
- The Second Council of Nicaea addressed the iconoclasm issue.
The Great Schism of 1054
- The Filioque controversy and the Fourth Crusade's sack of Constantinople were the causes of the Great Schism of 1054.
Monasticism
- "Monk" means "alone."
- St. Anthony founded Hermit monasticism.
- Cenobites (communal) and Hermetic (living alone) are the two types of monasticism.
- People sought a return to Christian life due to perceived corruption and changes within the church.
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