Islam Flashcards
KEY TERM - Tawhid
The oneness of God.
Muslims believe that there is only one God, and that God cannot be split into different parts.
Why do Muslims use the term ‘insh Allah’ and what does it mean?
It means ‘God willing’ and Muslims say it to show their belief in God’s will and how God is in control.
What is the Qur’an?
The Holy Book of Islam.
Muslims believe it is the literal, uncreated word of God.
Muslims also believe that the Qur’an is the final words sent down from Allah.
Who does the phrase “people of the book” refer to?
Christians and Jews as Muslims believe that the Bible is the corrupted version of the Qur’an.
KEY TERM - Salah
Ritual Prayer - Muslims are expected to Pray 5 times a day as Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam.
How many times are Muslims expected to Pray every day?
Five
KEY TERM - Wudu
Ritual washing before Prayer.
Why do Muslims perform Wudu before they Pray?
So they are ‘Spiritually Clean’ and ready for Prayer.
KEY TERM - Rak’ah
A sequence of movements in ritual prayer
KEY TERM - Niyyah
Being ‘God conscious’ and having the right intentions
KEY TERM - Jummah Prayer
Communal prayers that happen once a week, midday on Fridays.
These often include a sermon.
KEY TERM - Du’a Prayers
Personal Prayers
What makes Du’a prayers different from Salah prayers?
Du’a prayers are personal prayers that Muslims can make without any set time frames or expectations.
However for Salah prayers are ritual prayers that are performed at five set times during the day.
What is the significance of Prayer in Islam?
- Shows submission to Allah
- Cleanses away corruption of the world
- It’s a reminder of the presence of God
- Unites Muslims (Umma)
- It removes sins “as water removes dirt”
In which direction do Muslims face when they pray?
In the direction of the Ka’bah in Mecca.
KEY TERM - Zakah
Almsgiving - one of the Five Pillars
Muslims give 2.5% of their savings as Zakah at the end of Ramadan every year.
Where does Zakah money go?
To whoever needs it :
- People in debt
- The poor and the needy
- Prisoners of War
- New Muslims
- Travellers who need money
- Muslims studying Islam
- Schools, hospitals, libraries, and Mosques
Who is exempt from giving Zakah?
People who don’t have enough / are struggling for money.
KEY TERM - Ramadan
The ninth month of the Muslim calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
Why is Ramadan the most important month in the Islamic calendar?
Muslims believe that it was during the month of Ramadan that Allah began to reveal the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad.
KEY TERM - Sawm
Fasting during Ramadan - one of the five pillars
KEY TERM - Iftar
The meal eaten at sunset during Ramadan to break the day’s fast
KEY TERM - Shahadah
Declaration of Faith - One of the five pillars
What does the Shahadah say?
“I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”
Islam is a monotheistic religion.
What does “Monotheistic” mean?
A monotheistic religion is a Religion that believes in only one God.
What language was the Qur’an originally revealed in?
Arabic
How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
114
What is the first Surah in the Qur’an called?
The Surah-Al-Fatiha
KEY TERM - Hadith
A Hadith is a saying of the Prophet Muhammad.
KEY TERM - Sunnah
The Sunnah are the teachings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad.
Why are the Hadith and Sunnah important to Muslims?
They offer guidance to struggling Muslims, and how Muslims how to act.
Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad was the perfect example on how to live, and so they want to model their own lives to be as close to his as possible.
“It is easier to observe Ramadan in a Muslim country than it is in the UK”
Give two reasons for each for and against.
AGREE - Nobody would be eating around you because most other people would be fasting too, and everyone will understand what you’re doing and why.
DISAGREE - Everyone around you would be eating, and fasting is really hard for anyone.
Name 5 ideas that are central to Islam, and what they mean
- Niyyah - Intention
- Umma - Brotherhood
- Tawhid - Oneness of God
- Jihad - To struggle for Islam
- Submission - Bow down to Allah
What does it mean to be a Muslim?
- Living by Shari’ah Law
- Learning the Qur’an
- Following the example of Muhammad
- Performing the five pillars
- Submitting yourself to Allah
Describe what happens during Ramadan (5)
During Ramadan, Muslims fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset. They break the fast everyday with a meal shared with family and friends called Iftar. People with valid reasons (such as pregnancy or illness) are exempt from fasting. However, all Muslims try to keep the month dedicated to their faith by praying more and giving money to charity (Zakah).
Describe how Muslims pray (4)
Ideas you could have used :
- Wudu (washing before Prayer)
- Face Mecca
- Take shoes off
- Five times a day
KEY TERM - Shirk
Thinking of anything as equal to (or even higher than) Allah.
This is a big sin in Islam.
KEY TERM - Halal
Anything that is permitted or allowed.
Often used to refer to foods that Muslims are allowed to eat.
KEY TERM - Saddaqah
Voluntary payments to charity, paid alongside Zakah
KEY TERM - Adhan
Call to Prayer
What language is the call to prayer recited in?
Arabic
What percentage of a Muslim’s savings are they expected to pay for Zakah?
2.5%
What does it mean when God is described as “transcendent” ?
God is beyond the world he created. He is not limited by time, space, or the rules of nature.
What does it mean when God is described as “Immanent” ?
God is always near, and humans are able to have a personal relationship with God.
What does the Qur’an say about God being close to humans?
The Qur’an says that God is nearer to us than the veins in our necks.
Muslims belief that God is (8 points) :
- Immanent
- Transcendent
- Onmiscient
- Omnipotent
- Beneficent
- Merciful
- Judge
- Creator
What do Muslims believe Allah will do on the last day of the world?
He will judge all of humanity
What’s the word used to describe the all-powerful nature of God?
Omnipotent
What are the 99 names of Allah?
Names that the Qur’an use to describe Allah, each representing a quality of Allah
What can Muslims learn from the 99 names?
What Allah is like
Where does the work ‘Shahadah’ come from?
The words ‘to testify’ because it is a testament of faith
