islam

Question 1

ihram

Answer 1

The sacred state in which pilgrims carry out the requested rituals to complete Hajj or Umrah. Involves wearing special clothing designed for the purpose of performing Hajj or Umrah.

Question 2

talbiyah

Answer 2

A prayer said by the pilgrims as a conviction that they intend to perform the Hajj only for the glory of Allah

Question 3

hajj in the qur’an (pilgrimage to the house is a duty mankind owes…)

Answer 3

Pilgrimage to the house (Ka’bah) is a duty mankind owes to God, but if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures. (Qur’an, 3:96-97)

Question 4

hajj in the hadith (whoever performs hajj…) (sahih al-bukhari)

Answer 4

Whoever performs Hajj for Allah’s pleasure and … does not do evil or sins then he will return as if he were born anew.”’ (Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 2, Book 26, Number 596)

Question 5

significance of mt arafat

Answer 5

displays the simulation of Day of Judgement and connection to the beginning of humanity of Earth and mercy of God to humanity.

place where Adam and Eve repented

muslims also repent just as adam and eve did

reminder of allah mercy

Question 6

significance of hajj for individual

Answer 6

simulates the day of judgement

unity of humanity → ihram and clothing →expression of absolute equality of human beings

sense of being at the centre of the universe → strength to connect to the hope of all that is good in this life and eternity

Question 7

significance of circling the kaaba

Answer 7

seen as the orbit point of the universe

first house of worship built for the purpose of worshipping the one god allah

allah as a centre point in muslim’s life therefore kaaba

“at your service, Lord God”

Question 8

hajj significance for the individual

Answer 8

highly significant

reminder of equality of all people before Allah

submission to will of allah

demonstrates acceptance for quran and respect for muhammad

supreme prayer and forgiveness of sins and preparation of the afterlife

Question 9

ummah

Answer 9

the collective community of Islamic people

Question 10

wuquf

Answer 10

standing before allah on hajj

Question 11

pilgrimage is a duty men…

Answer 11

“pilgrimage is a duty men owe to Allah” (Quran 3:19)

Question 12

significance of hajj for community

Answer 12

white garments → equal in eyes of allah

collective forgiveness on mt arafat → Al-Akhira (Day of Judgement)

all pilgrims are equal → regardless of sunni or shia

Question 13

Dr Bilal Philips quote “hajj is a pilgrimage which shows…

Answer 13

“Hajj is a pilgrimage which shows we are one nation, bound by religion”

Question 14

influence of faith on hajj

Answer 14

repetition of “here i am at your service O God” while circling the kaaba→ physical form of spiritual devotion to allah

wuquf on mt arafat → al-ahkira → muslims seek to be cleansed of sins

day of judgement where all muslims are equal before Allah

Question 15

tawhid

Answer 15

belief in one god allah

Question 16

al akhira

Answer 16

on the Day of Judgement, adherents will face either retribution or reward from God in regards to their moral responsibility and submission to Allah’s will.

Question 17

islamic ethical teachings on environmental ethics

Answer 17

recognise Allah as the owner and creator of the universe

Tawhid implies that Allah who created the universe, is also its final end and thus creation must be treated with respect.

therefore adherents must engage in khalifa to protect the earth and amana which shows they are protecting the earth voluntarily

Question 18

impact ethical teachings have on the Islamic community

Answer 18

allah will reward those who do good in jannah

Tawhid → “adherents must follow allah intentions for the world”

DG green muslims

Akrah → Al-Ahkira → day of judgement

IFEES

Question 19

he who has done…

Answer 19

“he who has done atoms of weight of good” (Quran 99:6-8)

Question 20

he who has done…

Answer 20

“he who has done atoms of weight of good” (Quran 99:6-8)

Question 21

jannah

Answer 21

paradise - heaven equivalent

Question 22

DC green muslims contribution

Answer 22

no impact week

conserve resources such as water

“[helps their] communities implement sustainable ways of living while relating to their faith”

Question 23

akrah

Answer 23

accountability for actions which will be reviewed on judgement day

Question 24

IFEES purpose and quote

(Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences)

Answer 24

school for trees

teaches younger generations of the importance of forest ecosystems on maintaining mizaan

makes ‘connections between our lifestyle and the impact our behaviour has on the natural world’

Question 25

sayyid qutb ideology

Answer 25

secular governments were the cause of government downfall and therefore a need for hakimiyyah

promotion of the teaching of jihad as the inherent nature of the islamic faith and for submission to allah in all areas of life

Question 26

jahiliya

Answer 26

opposite of islam

(age of ignorance)

Question 27

secular leadership is…. and islam is….

Answer 27

“unable to present any values for the guidance of mankind”,

“the only system which possesses these values and way of life”

Question 28

contribution of Qutb to islam

Answer 28

in the shade of the quran → deepen connection to faith → connect to Allah

“to live in the shade of the Quran is a blessing”

heavily contributed to how islam was understood and interpreted/understood

Question 29

impact of qutb on islam

Answer 29

engaging with the Quran as a source of all authority within life and faith

adherents then were able to deepen their faith and connections

practising teachings of the quran in everyday life

‘milestones’ → Islam being a state of Jahiliyya

“humanity today is a large brothel”

importance of embedding shariah law into society and education systems

Question 30

Hakimiyya

Answer 30

the belief in no legislator expect for allah

ruler must comply with quran and allah’s word

(sharia law)