Chapter 3 Test Flashcards
Shirk
The unforgivable sin of idolatry or polytheism
Kalam cosmological argument
An argument for God’s existence that begins with the premise that something caused the universe to exist and ends with the conclusion that God is the best explanation for that cause
Cosmology
The study of the structure, origin, and design of the universe
Hadith
Describes the stuff Muhammad did
The oral history of Muhammad’s teachings and rulings, and the actions of his early companions
Sunnah
Part of the Hadith that describes Muhammad’s exemplary actions
Applying what Muhammad said to daily practice
Jizya
Tax on non Muslims living in Muslim countries
Dhimmitude
Allows non Muslims to live in Islamic states
Moral code
Shariah law
5 pillars
Shahada
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Hajj
(Jihad)
Shahada
Confession of faith
Salat
Prayers said five times a day facing Mecca
Zakat
Almsgiving
2.5% of annual income
Sawm
Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Most muslims are
Moderates
Sunni
Dhimmi
Non-Muslim living in a Muslim land
People are not born in_they’re born in_
Rebellion, submission
Muslim obligation to battle rebellion
Jihad
T/F
Islam divides life between the spiritual and secular domains
False
everything they do has to do with religion
Ummah
Binding community of Muslims
T/F
The Quran mentions biblical prophets
True
Islamists
Embrace the full application of shariah law
T/F
Muslims deny the virgin birth in miracles of Jesus
False
they acknowledge it
T/F
Muslims acknowledge Jesus’ death and resurrection but deny…
False
According to Islam who is the last prophet
Muhammad
Jesus prophesied his coming
T/F
Radical Muslims are more likely than moderates to attend religious services
False
they are just as likely to
T/F
According to Islam, what you do is more important than what you believe
True
ESSAY
what is the history of Islam
Visions Wife Cave Gabriel 23 years Quran Took Mecca
ESSAY
what are the three main factions in Islam what are their differences
Sunni-successor should be voted on
Shiite- successor should be from bloodline
Sufi- allah is personal
What threatens the islamic way of life
The west
Jihadi
Practices jihad
Mecca
Most holy city
Islam is
The fulfillment of Christianity
The most sure way to get to paradise
Jihad
