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What does the Arabic word Islam mean?
What does the Arabic word Islam mean?
- Submission, power, control, and peace
- Submission, obedience, commitment, and peace (correct)
- Submission, resistance, freedom, and peace
- Submission, obedience, resistance, and harmony
What does a person who holds the beliefs and follows the practices of Islam called?
What does a person who holds the beliefs and follows the practices of Islam called?
- Muwahhid
- Mumin
- Islamist
- Muslim (correct)
What is the first pillar of Islam known as?
What is the first pillar of Islam known as?
- Zakat
- Sunnah
- Shahada (correct)
- Hajj
What do Muslims believe about Allah?
What do Muslims believe about Allah?
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What is the advantage of Muhammad compared to messengers?
What is the advantage of Muhammad compared to messengers?
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Definition and Beliefs of Islam
- The Arabic word "Islam" means "submission" or "surrender" to the will of Allah.
- A person who holds the beliefs and follows the practices of Islam is called a Muslim.
Pillars of Islam
- The first pillar of Islam is known as the Shahada, which involves declaring one's faith in Allah and His Prophet Muhammad.
Beliefs about Allah
- Muslims believe that Allah is the one and only God, who is merciful, just, and all-powerful.
- Allah is considered the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians, but Muslims reject the idea of Jesus being the son of God.
Significance of Muhammad
- Muhammad is considered the final messenger of Allah, and his teachings are seen as the culmination of the divine revelations given to previous prophets.
- Muslims believe that Muhammad's advantage over other messengers is that he was given the Quran, the final and complete revelation from Allah.
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