Final Lecture 12 Flashcards
An intimate relationship between man and God is not further developed in the Quran.
True
Allah’s relationship to His creation, He is “loving” and will forgive your sins. However, “He does not love the unbelievers”.
True
An annual Feast of Sacrifice in Islamic Nations Commemorates Abraham’s Obedience on the mountain for attempting to sacrifice his son. Besides the lesson of submission, Muslims don’t know why this is remembered.
True
In Istanbul, 169 sacrifice centers. 2.7 million sheep, goats, and cows sacrificed each year.
True
In the Islamic religion the meaning of the Sacrifice is to recall the time when Abraham was called upon by Allah to sacrifice Ishmael. But, according to tradition, Ishmael was tempted six times by Satan not to submit.
True
Two Great Themes of the Bible. Incarnation and Redemption.
True
The Koran clearly states that Jesus was the atoning sacrifice for all humanity upon the cross as is fore-shadowed by Abraham and Ishmael on the Mountain.
False
For many people living in extreme poverty, the feast of sacrifice is the only time of year they can eat meat.
True
Allah’s personal relationship with humanity is like the relationship between a father and his child.
False
Allah only creates actions of belief and obedience to his creatures, he does not create disbelief or disobedience.
False
Islam teaches that Allah is just like us who he created and that’s why he loves us and forgives us.
False
In the Koran, Abraham attempts to sacrifice Ishmael, but the main lesson Muslims can gain from it is submission.
True
In the Koran, Abraham attempts to sacrifice Ishmael shows no real significance of a Father sacrificing his son. In the Bible, this scene is significant because it foreshadows Calvary.
True
According to the Koran, Allah is nearer to man than his jugular vein.
True
Two greatest themes of the Bible: incarnation and redemption.
True
Allah loves the unbelievers.
False
A dog and donkey can be sacrificed during the Feast of Sacrifice?
False
In Islam, the relationship between Allah and man could be compared to the relationship between husband and wife.
False
The Feast of Sacrifice recalls the incident when Abraham was called upon by Allah to sacrifice his son Isaac.
False
Tradition says Satan called out to Ishmael 3 times not to submit.
True
There are over 150 sacrifice centers in Istanbul alone.
True
The core meaning of this festival is that every Muslims follows the example of Abraham to give up everything.
True
Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of what redemption can do.
True
It is even difficult to find an appropriate Arabic or Persian expression for “ experience of God without running the risk of encroaching upon the absolute transcendence of the God of Islam of anthropomorphizing him.
True
Except for the lesson of submission, Muslims don’t know why Abraham’s sacrifice of his son (Ishamel, according to Muslims) is remembered.
True
The three stones cast by pilgrims on the Hajj represent the rejection of temptation, as tradition says Satan tempted Ishmael 3 times not to submit.
True
The three stones cast by pilgrims on the Hajj represent the rejection of temptation, as tradition says Satan tempted Ishmael 3 times not to submit.
False
The three stones cast by pilgrims on the Hajj represent the rejection of temptation, as tradition says Satan tempted Ishmael 3 times not to submit.
True
While God is viewed as a sovereign monarch in Islam, an intimate relationship between God and man can still be seen.
False
Every good Muslim should be willing to sacrifice everything to Allah.
True
In Istanbul open-air corrals are set up across the city about one month before the feast of sacrifice.
True
What concept did Muhammad never comprehend?
a. Salvation
b. Redemption
c. Conversion
d. Confession
b. Redemption
The two great themes of the Bible are _____________ and ________________.
a. Incarnation and the cross
b. Incarnation and sacrifice
c. Incarnation and salvation
d. Incarnation and redemption
d. Incarnation and redemption
The Feast of Sacrifice is a four-day holiday when gifts and meat are given to the ________.
a. Priests as a sign of repentance
b. Kings and Queens of nearby countries
c. Governments
d. Poor
d. Poor
During the Feast of Sacrifices all Stores and Businesses and Schools are ___________.
a. Open for celebration during these times.
b. Closed during these times.
c. Participate in the celebration
b. Closed during these times.
In Christianity the understanding that the —- was the plan.
a. Incarnation
b. Rapture
c. Fall of man
a. Incarnation
In terms of muslim belief, Allah in relationship to His creation is merciful and compassionate. But, “God does not love the _______” (3:32)
a. Blasphemers
b. Unbelievers
c. Christians
d. Jews
b. Unbelievers
And God Most High is the Creator of all actions of His creatures whether of unbelief or belief, of obedience or of rebellion: all of them are by the Will of God and His sentence and His conclusion and His decreeing.”
a. Al-Nasafi’s creed
b. Muhammad
c. Paul
a. Al-Nasafi’s creed
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.”
a. Hebrews 9:12
b. John 1:29
c. Ephesians 4:7
a. Hebrews 9:12
How many times a year does the annual feast of sacrifice occur?
a. 7 times a year
b. Once a month with the exception of the month of Ramadan
c. Once a year
d. 4 times a year
c. Once a year
How is the feast of sacrifice remembered?
a. A cow or a sheep is sacrificed.
b. It’s a four-day holiday where gifts of meat are given to the poor.
c. The family has a great feast and a portion of the meat is given to the poor.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What was the plan and purpose that are foreshadowed in the story of Abraham and Isaac?
a. The incarnation was the plan and redemption was the purpose.
b. It was a foreshadowing of the Islamic feast of sacrifice.
c. It foreshadowed the plan of Muhammad’s submission for the purpose of hope in mercy.
d. The purpose was to bring glory to Allah and the plan was for humanity to submit to Allah.
a. The incarnation was the plan and redemption was the purpose.
Allah is the Sovereign Monarch who requires man to submit to him as an ____.
a. Faithful believer.
b. Obedient slave.
c. Follower.
b. Obedient slave.
The Feast of Sacrifice occurs about one month after ….?
a. New Years Day.
b. Christmas.
c. Ramadan.
c. Ramadan.
The Feast of Sacrifice is an annual four-day holiday when gifts of ___ are given to the poor.
a. Clothes.
b. Money.
c. Meat.
c. Meat.
How many sacrifice centers are there in Istanbul?
a. 1690
b. 169,000
c. 50
d. 169
d. 169
What is the third pillar of Islam?
a. Keep your own goods
b. Give to the poor
c. Give money to the rich
d. Give sweets to children
b. Give to the poor
Legend has it that __________ called out to Abraham to not sacrifice Isaac?
a. Satan
b. Muhammad
c. Moses
d. Sara, his wife
a. Satan
Which of the following is closed for the Feast of Sacrifice?
a. Schools
b. Stores
c. Businesses
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
When does the Feast of Sacrifice occur?
a. End of April
b. About a month after Ramadan
c. The week after Ramadan
d. None of these
b. About a month after Ramadan
Sheep, goats, and cows combined, approximately how many animals are sacrificed each year at the Feast of Sacrifice in Istanbul?
a. 1.5 million
b. 2.7 million
c. 5.2 million
d. Over 1 billion
b. 2.7 million
Describes the relationship of Allah and humans.
a. Father and son
b. Grandfather and grandson
c. Master and slave
d. King and servant
c. Master and slave
According to sura 50:16, what is God nearer to men than?
a. His foot
b. His heart
c. His heart
d. His jugular vein
d. His jugular vein
___________ and young people kiss the hand on their elders, and place the hand on their foreheads for blessing.
a. Man
b. Woman
c. Children
c. Children
Is obedience submission, repentance, the hope of mercy.
a. Christian
b. Hindu
c. Islam
c. Islam
Which two animals are usually ritually sacrificed?
a. Cow, sheep
b. Chicken, dog
c. Donkey, dog
d. Sheep, pigs
a. Cow, sheep
All of the following are true of the Feast of Sacrifice except __________.
a. It occurs about one month after Ramadan
b. Usually a cow or sheep is ritually sacrificed
c. The family has a great feast, and a portion of the meat is given to the poor
d. Muslims thank Allah for sacrificing Himself for them
d. Muslims thank Allah for sacrificing Himself for them
Why is giving meat to the poor during the Feast of Sacrifice significant?
a. It exhibits the first pillar, the profession of faith in Allah
b. It exhibits the second pillar, praying
c. It exhibits the third pillar, almsgiving
d. It exhibits the fourth pillar, fasting
c. It exhibits the third pillar, almsgiving
To a Muslim, the meaning of sacrifice gathered from the story of Abraham and Ishamel is ___________.
a. Just as Abraham, every good Muslim should be willing to sacrifice everything for Allah
b. Just as Ishamel, Allah was willing to sacrifice himself for the Muslims
c. Just as Ishamel, Muhammad was willing to die to save his Muslim people
d. Just as Abraham, every Muslim should give 10% of their property to Allah
a. Just as Abraham, every good Muslim should be willing to sacrifice everything for Allah
What are sacrificed each year?
a. Sheep
b. Goats
c. Cows
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
d. All of the above
The meaning of Genesis 22 in Islam is what?
a. Redemption
b. Obedience
c. Repentance
d. B and C
d. B and C
According to tradition how many times did Satan call out to Ishmael?
a. 5 times
b. 1 time
c. 6 times
d. 3 times
d. 3 times
What do they do with the animals that are chosen?
a. Marks it
b. Picks it up for the Day of Sacrifice
c. Takes it to a designated slaughter site
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What is something they do NOT practice during the feast of sacrifice?
a. Baptism
b. Closing of stores, schools, and businesses
c. Show generosity
d. Given sweets
a. Baptism
