Islam Flashcards
When does the Qur’an start to be revealed
Revelations of the Qur’an began on the night of power (Lailat ul Qadr)
What does Qur’an literally translate to and why is it so important
‘recite’ or ‘that which is read’
It was given from Allah (swt) to Muhammad. It is the major source of authority in Islam. It shows us how to live. It is the heart of Shari’ah law
Elaborate on the revelations of the Qur’an
Muhammad did not receive the next revelation for another 2 years. After this they would happen sporadically. Sometimes when praying, sometimes he would fall into heavy sweats or fall unconscious. He would remember what he had been told and then pass on the knowledge to his close friends and followers.
Describe Hafiz and the Oral tradition
A person the Memorizes the Qur’an is called a Hafiz. Over the Span of 23 years the Qur’an was not written down it was simply memorized. However, this meant that there was at least 4 copies of the Qur’an at one point. The Khalifah Uthman was dealt the task of making an Official Qur’an and the other copies were burnt.
What do all surahs start with (not 9) and why
In the name of Allah
This is the phrase said by Muslims before performing a religious action.
Name of the first Surah
Al-Fatihah
What does the Qur’an reveal
Salat - prayer
Zakat - charity
Hajj - pilgrimage
Siyam - fasting (especially the rules around alcohol and pork)
The restrictions on ursury and Gambling
What does hadith mean
Narrative/report
What is the Hadith
the hadith is the collection of Muhammad’s actions. Because Muhammad was a perfect Muslim, Muslims are able to turn to the hadith when they are unable to interpret the Qur’an.
What is the name of the main collection of Hadiths
Sahih al-bikhari
Sunnah (the specific collection of Muhammad’s words and actions)
example of the Sunnah being useful
The Qur’an tells Muslims that they should pray but it does not tell them how they should pray. This is when Muslims can turn to the Sunnah wherein Muhammad shows them how to pray. The same can be said about Fasting in ramadan or in the hajj
What is Tawhid
“belief in the oneness of Allah”
why is Muhammad known as the seal of the prophets
He is the last one as the revelation was completed with the Qur’an. The Qur’an was revealed in arabic and remains in arabic. There is no need for a new prophet because the Qur’an will not be distorted. Muhammad, being the last prophet is a role model for all Muslims. Any other prophet claiming to be a prophet is not muslim.
Describe the birth ritual
The call the prayer (the adhan) is whispered into the right ear of the baby. Then the command to rise and worship (the Iquamah) is whispered into the left.
What is shirk
The sin of association
What is an angel.
The angels were created from light by Allah and are neither male nor female. They have wings and are immortal and are designed to do God’s bidding
What are some purposes of angels
To give glory to God. To help people to pray. To collect the souls of the dead, and to record the words and actions of people. Muslims also have two guardian angels that they acknowledge after prayer by turning left and right.
Who is Iblis
Iblis is satan. He was ordered to prostrate himself to adam when he was created but he knew that he was made of light and refused. He was sentenced to lead people astray.
What is Jihad
Struggling or resisting or striving in the way of God. In the early centuries of Islam it meant the struggle against those who did not believe or renouncers of Allah.
