Islam

Question 1

Shari’a

Answer 1

• ethical structure of living
• all Muslims should adhere to, including prayers, fasting, and donations to the poor
• helps Muslims understand how they should lead every aspect of their lives according to Allah’s wishes

Question 2

Five Pillars

Answer 2

1. profession of faith; “there is not God but Allah”
2. prayer; “pray 5 times a day facing Mecca”
3. alms; “donate a fixed portion of income”
4. fasting; “during Ramadan, abstain from food + drink”
5. hajj; “one visit to Mecca in a lifetime”

Question 3

Revelation to the Prophet

Answer 3

Qur’an revealed by Allah through angel Gabriel to the last prophet, Muhammed

Question 4

Predestination

Answer 4

Allah’s knowledge and will are all-encompassing

• life’s joys and trials are divinely ordained for a purpose known to Allah

Question 5

The Greater Jihad

Answer 5

inner struggle to live good life in accordance with revealed will of Allah

• responsibility of both personal goodness and safeguarding others’ rights and freedoms

Question 6

Qur’an 9:112

Answer 6

“encourage good and forbid evil.”

Question 7

Human rights

Answer 7

all rights originate with Allah, thus Muslims obligated to attempt to change any injustice which threatens these rights

all called to “encourage good and forbid evil” - not to do so is a sin.

Question 8

World view

Answer 8

LINEAR

• life is a single gift from birth to death
• ultimate destiny depends on if they’ve faithfully lived in submission to Allah