Islam

Question 1

What are the key concepts of Islam about human life present in sacred texts?

Answer 1

• Revelation to the Prophet
• Predestination
• Greater Jihad
• Submission to the Will of Allah

Question 2

What is the Islamic term for human rights, and what does it signify?

Answer 2

The term is al-haqq, which signifies both human rights and ‘established facts’. Rights are given by Allah, and no right exists merely through human sources.

Question 3

What are the 5 sources of legal rights in Sharia?

Answer 3

1. Command of Allah, the lawgiver
2. Contract
3. Intention of a person
4. Acts of benevolence
5. Acts that cause damage

Question 4

How does the Qur’an guide Muslims in understanding and following human rights?

Answer 4

The Qur’an teaches justice, truthfulness, empathy, and basic morality. These are assessed by Allah on the Day of Judgment, determining entry to paradise.

Question 5

What does the concept of Qadr in Islam refer to?

Answer 5

Qadr refers to Divine Determination, meaning God’s knowledge encompasses all events, their attributes, and their timing. It acknowledges human free will within God’s all-encompassing knowledge.

Question 6

What is the difference between the greater and lesser jihad in Islam?

Answer 6

Greater Jihad: The internal struggle to overcome personal obstacles and attain spiritual knowledge and divine love.
Lesser Jihad: The external struggle to remove obstacles to faith and reform society, including actions like speech and effort for God’s sake.

Question 7

What are some human life and birth rituals in Islam?

Answer 7

Adhan: Call to prayer whispered in the newborn’s ear.
Aqiqah: Naming, shaving the hair, and sacrificing sheep.
Khitan: Circumcision for boys.

Question 8

What are the key elements of Islamic funeral rituals?

Answer 8

Shahada: Instruction to recite the testimony of faith.
Body Preparation: Washing, shrouding in white cloth, and burial without a coffin.
Funeral Prayer: Led by the imam, with the deceased facing Mecca.

Question 9

How is submission to God’s will understood in Islam?

Answer 9

It involves accepting life’s obstacles and trials as part of God’s plan. It’s not just about performing obligatory acts but accepting and processing life’s difficulties.