Islam Flashcards
How large is the Islamic population?
About 1 billion
What does Muslim mean?
“Those who submit to Allah/God”
Which areas have the most amount of Muslims?
Middle East, Africa, and Asia
When was Muhammad born?
570 C.E
What is the Ka’ba?
The enclosure that surrounded the black rock in Mecca
What is female infanticide?
When a female baby is killed
What is Jihad?
The “struggle in the path of God”, but is often misinterpreted as “Holy war”
Who was Muhammad’s first wife?
Khadja
How many kids does Muhammad have?
2 sons and 4 daughters, only one daughter survives (Fatima)
What are the basic beliefs of Islam?
There is only one god, Allah
Muhammad was the final prophet to provide the final revelation. (Jesus was not the son of God)
How many wives did Muhammad have?
12 wives
When does Muhammad’s uncle and wife die?
619 C.E
What are the three holiest cities in Islam?
Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem
Where is Muhammad buried?
Medina
When does Muhammad leave Mecca for Medina(Yathrib)?
622 C.E
What is Muhammad’s trip to Medina called?
Hijrah
What did the Medina Charter give Muhammad?
Political authority, and freedom of religious belief to the people of the community
When does Muhammad defeat the Meccans?
624 C.E.
When do Muslims enter Mecca?
629 C.E.
When does Muhammad destroy the idols in the Ka’ba?
630 C.E.
When does Muhammad die?
632 C.E.
Qur’an
Reading or recitation
Surah
Books of the Qur’an; 114 books sorted by longest to shortest
Ayas
Verses of the Qur’an; 6,000 verses
Muslims believe the Qur’an is what?
God’s last words to humanity
Muslims believe the recitation of the Qur’an is important and what?
Is a ritual act and source of Allah’s blessing
Who was Muhammad’s secretary that wrote the Qur’an down?
Zayd
How many names does Allah have?
99 names
Jinn
Not human, not angel; created from fire
What do Muslims believe about death?
When a person dies their body returns to the Earth, but the soul remains conscious in the grave; They must be buried ASAP and buried facing Quibla (Mecca); Believe in a resurrection and will be judged based on their deeds
Do Muslims believe in a heaven and hell?
Yes
What day is a Muslim’s day of worship?
Friday
What are Muslims required to do?
Pray at the mosque
Imam
A person who leads prayers at the mosque
Madrasha
Muslim educational institution
Five Pillars of Islam
Repetition or recitation of the Creed: “There is no God but Allah; Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”
Daily Prayer: prayer five times a day, dawn, midday, midafternoon, sunset and nightfall (prayer includes cleansing with water, hands, feet and face, prostration towards Mecca)
Almsgiving: 2.5-10% of one’s income
Fasting: during month of Ramadan, no eating, drinking, smoking or sexual relations during the daytime hours (belief is that Allah will forgive the sins of those who complete the fast)
Pilgrimage (hajj): Every Muslim is expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. (visit the Zamzam well, the Ka’ba, sacrifice a sheep or goat on the 10th day & visit Medina)
What are the 2 major branches of Islam?
Sunnis and the Shi’ites
Sunnis
They make up 85-90% of the Muslim population; Qur’an and hadith (words and actions of the prophet)
Shi’ites
They make up 10-15% of the Muslim population; Belief that Ali (Muhammad’s son in law) as successor as a leader; Believe in a Mahdi (Messianic figure); Prize martyrdom; 7ers and 12ers believe imams went into hiding and are waiting to return to Earth
When does Persia (present day Iran) become Shi’ite?
1502
What percent of Iran is Shi’ite?
60%
