God Concepts Islam

Question 1

Describe the life of Muhammad as a Prophet?

Answer 1

He received the prophecy from Ángel Gabriel and spoke it to the people because he couldn’t read.

Question 2

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam

Answer 2

1.Shahadah (Profession of Faith)
2. The Hajj (pilgrimage)
3. Salah ( Praying 5 times a day)
4. Sawm (Fasting)
5. Zakah (Almsgiving)

Question 3

What is the historical difference between Sunni and Shitte?

Answer 3

The Sunni’s successors can be anyone
The shitte’s successors have to be related to Muhammad

Question 4

What was Muhammad’s profession before being a holy man?

Answer 4

A Lawyer.

Question 5

What are the 4 stages of Whirling?

Answer 5

1. Towards God
2. With God
3. In God
4. Back to the world

Question 6

What is the Hijra and why is it important?

Answer 6

Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution.

Question 7

How do Jews, Christians, and Muslims see Jesus?

Answer 7

Muslims- as a prophet
Jews- as a Rabbi
Christians- as the son of God

Question 8

Why do the whirling durbish whirl?

Answer 8

To be in rotation with the universe.

Question 9

Why was Muhammad the seal of the prophets?

Answer 9

Because he was the last prophet.

Question 10

How do Muslims interpret the Issac and Abraham story?

Answer 10

Issac is replaced with Ishmael.

Question 11

Who was Khadijah?

Answer 11

She was Muhammad’s wife?

Question 12

Why was Muhammad not welcome in Mecca?

Answer 12

He was promoting Monotheism, Morality, and Social Justice.

Question 13

What is the Muslim concept of God?

Answer 13

Just one God, but not a trinity like Christianity.

Question 14

How do Muslims view the Qur’an?

Answer 14

As the exact word of God.

Question 15

What does the word Qur’an mean?

Answer 15

Recitation.

Question 16

How does Islam view the day of judgement?

Answer 16

As either being close to God of Far, no in between.

Question 17

What are the 2 accomplishments of Islam in the Golden age?

Answer 17

Technological and Financial advancements

Question 18

Why is there a hesitation to translate the Qur’an?

Answer 18

Because it would take away from it being the exact word of God.

Question 19

How does one become Muslim?

Answer 19

By reciting the Shahadah.

Question 20

What is the original meaning of Jihad?

Answer 20

The individual striving over one’s self.

Question 21

What are the 2 biggest Islam festivals and why?

Answer 21

Eid al-Fitr= breaking Fast
Eid ul Azha= To commemorate Ishmael

Question 22

What are 2 main significances of Ashura?

Answer 22

God leading the Hebrews out of Egypt and the martyrdom of Husayn.

Question 23

What are the 3 main functions of a Mosque?

Answer 23

-Funerals
-Weddings
-Learning the Qur’an

Question 24

What are 2 major differences between catholic and Islam beliefs?

Answer 24

No trinity and not believing in Jesus as also God.

Question 25

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Answer 25

Pantheistic