Islam Flashcards
What does “Islam” mean?
Submission.
Who is Islam’s prophet?
Mohammed
What are the main Islamic texts?
The Qu’ran and the Hadith.
Do Muslims worship Mohammed?
No, they deeply respect him.
Is Allah the same as the Judeo-Christian God?
Yes, same God of Abraham.
What is Islam’s view of Jesus?
Prophet, not messiah; no vicarious redemption.
What is the largest Muslim country?
Indonesia
What is required to convert to Islam?
Say “There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is His messenger.”
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Core duties like prayer, fasting, charity (Zakat), etc.
What is Zakat?
Obligatory almsgiving.
What is Sharia law based on?
The Qu’ran, Hadith, and interpretations.
What does most Sharia law regulate?
Personal conduct (dress, etiquette, hygiene).
Are extreme punishments under Sharia widely accepted?
No, most Muslims oppose them.
What is the controversy about Sharia in secular countries?
Some want it recognized; others oppose it legally (e.g., Ontario banned it in 2006).
What was “Little Mosque on the Prairie”?
Canadian comedy show about Muslims in Saskatchewan.
What does “Hijab” mean in Arabic
Screen or covering.
Is the Hijab required in the Qu’ran?
Not directly; based on interpretation
Is wearing the Hijab a choice in Canada?
Yes, many Muslim women choose to wear it.
What is Islamic feminism’s goal?
Full equality of men and women within Islamic culture.
Why is Islamic feminism often misunderstood?
Due to patriarchal interpretations and exclusion from Western feminist discourse.
Have Muslim-majority countries elected women leaders?
Yes—e.g., Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Indonesia.
Who was Canada’s first Muslim woman MP?
Yasmin Ratansi (2004).
What’s a key feminist critique of religious texts?
They’ve been historically interpreted by men, leading to male bias.
Where do women often pray in mosques?
Behind partitions or balconies—though not historically required.
