Islam Flashcards
What are Muslims in relation to polytheists?
They are strict monotheists.
What does the word Islam mean?
Submission to the will of Allah
What god do Muslims believe in?
The same Judeo- Christian god, which they call Allah
What are the Torah, the Bible, and the Qur’an?
They are all the word of god
What do Muslims consider Jews and Christians to be?
Peoples of the book
What is believed about Muhammad and the stories that came before his?
Muhammad is the last prophet
All stories before that of Muhammad have been distorted
Place in chronological order all the important religious figures of the Abrahamic religions
Adam Noah Abraham Moses Jesus Muhammad
What is the Qur’an?
Gods Last Revelation
Muhammad’s revelations were compiled into the Qur’an after his death
Muslims believe it contains the word of god
Always in Arabic
What is the ultimate goal of Islam?
To become close to God and to submit to God’s will
How do Muslims interpret the story of Adam and Eve?
Similar to Judaism in creation story: no original sin from Adam and Eve; free will exercised is a good thing
How is your afterlife determined when you die in Islam?
Positive deeds outweigh negative and submit to gods will- paradise
Negative deeds outweigh positive and don’t submit to gods will- hell
There will be a judgment day
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Shahadah: Belief in one God Salat: Daily prayer (5x a day) Zakat: Charity (to all poor, not just Muslims) Saum: Fasting Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
Who’s ideal would become a part of the Islamic way of life, and what were those ideals?
The Bedouin (a nomadic group) ideals of courage and loyalty to family, along with their warrior skills
What is the Ka’aba
Over the years, the Arabs had introduced the worship of many gods and spirits to this place. The Ka’aba contained over 360 idols brought by many tribes. The Qur’an associated this house of worship with Abraham, a believer in one God and considered a prophet. Eventually, Muhammad destroyed all of the idols.
