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Islam☪ Flashcards

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What do the words MUSLIM and ISLAM mean in English?

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Submission. Therefore a Muslim is someone who has submitted to God.

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Where did Islam begin?

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In what is now called the Middle East.

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Where do Muslims live?

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Many Muslims still live in the Middle East but today there are Muslims living in almost every country in the world.

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What do Muslims call God? (in Arabic)

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Allah

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What do Muslims believe about Allah?

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They believe that there is only one God (Allah) and that he is eternal (which means he was never born and he will never die).

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What do Muslims believe that Allah sent and why did he send them?

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Muslims believe Allah sent prophets to teach people how to live. (A prophet is someone who tells people what God wants.

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Who was the last and most important prophet?

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Muhammad.

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Where did he live and what year was he born?

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He lived in what is now called Saudi Arabia and he was born in 570CE.

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Who do Muslims believe Muhammad received messages from Allah through?

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The Angel Jibril (sometimes spelt Gabriel).

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What are Muslims?

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Muslims are followers of the religion of Islam.

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Where were the angels messages collected in?

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The Qu’ran which is the Muslim holy book.

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Where does the crescent moon face to and what is it a symbol for?

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It faces towards Makkah (which is the holy city for Muslims because that’s where Muhammed was born). It is a symbol of the new lunar month.

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What happened to Muhammad’s parents?

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Muhammad’s father died before he was born and his mother died when he was only six years old.

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What age was Muhammad when he married Khadijah?

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Where did Muhammed go for some time alone and what did he do there?

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He went to Mount Hira to meditate.

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What was in Muhammad’s vision?

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An angel came to him carrying a piece of cloth on which words were written. The Angel told him to ‘recite’ it but Muhammad said that he could not read. The angel said the same thing again and Muhammad found that he was able to understand the words and read them aloud. He stood up and walked out of the cave and he heard the angel saying ‘Muhammad! You are Allah’s messenger’

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What was the Mountain called that Muhammad had his vision at?

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Mount Hira.

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What happened in 622CE?

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Muhammed accepted an invitation from the people in the nearby town of Madinah, because they had heard about his preaching, and asked him to go and teach them.

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What is part of someone’s name if they have succeeded in learning the Qu’ran off by heart?

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Hafiz.

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How many chapters are there in the Qu’ran and what do Muslims call them?

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114 chapters. Muslims call chapters ‘surahs’.

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Which is the longest surah and how many verses does it have?

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Surah 2 which has 286 verses.

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Which is the shortest surah and how many verse does it have?

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Surah 103 which has only 3 verses.

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What is the first pilar of Islam and what does it mean in English?

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Shahadah is the first pillar of Islam and means Faith in English.

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Suggest what Shahadah is about!

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This is a Muslims declaration of faith. Anyone who can not recite that Allah is the only God and that Muhammed is his prophet, wholeheartedly is not a Muslim.

‘There is NO GOD but Allah and Muhammed is the messenger of Allah.’

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What is the Second pillar of Islam and what does it mean in English?

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Salat is the Second pillar of Islam and means Prayer in English.

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Suggest what Salat is about!

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Muslims pray 5 times a day. When Muslims pray they face Makkah (pronounced Mekkah). Before Muslims pray they complete Wudu which is a special washing so that Muslims are clean when they speak to Allah. It also gives them time to forget what they were doing and to focus on Allah. When Muslims are praying they also complete Rak’ah which is the set of positions for Muslim prayers (a series of actions which helps them to remember the order of the prayer.

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What is the name of third pillar of Islam and what it means in English?

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Zakah is the third pillar of Islam and means Charity in English.

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Suggest what Zakah is about!

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Zakah should be 2.5% of a persons wealth. If a Muslim is too poor to give money, he or she can perform the Zakah through good deeds.

Zakah can also be spelt ‘Zakat’ and means ‘Almsgiving.’

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What is the name of the fourth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean in English?

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Sawm is the fourth pillar of Islam and means Fasting in English.

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Suggest what Sawm is about!

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Sawm is fasting from just before dawn until sunset. Abstinence from all food and drink as well as smoking. ‘O believers, you must fast so that you may learn self-restraint. Fasting is prescribed for you during a certain number of days.’
Qu’ran- Surah 2:18-4.

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Explain who takes part in fasting!

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Everyone takes part, except… children under 12 or 14 (puberty), Pregnant and nursing mothers, Sick people-if it would cause real pain or suffering and also women during confinement of menstruation. Days missed should be made up for later. Those not fasting should give food to the poor!

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Explain when fasting takes place!

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  • The 9th month of the Muslim year (Ramadan).
  • The time when Muhammed received his message from Allah.
  • Changes every year, 11 days earlier.
  • When in summer it is a real challenge.
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Explain why Muslims fast?

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  • Develop self control and overcome selfishness.
  • Prepare of real suffering that may be faced in later life.
  • Feel sympathy for the poor.
  • again spiritual strength.
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What is the fifth pillar of Islam and what does it mean in English?

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Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and means Pilgrimage in English.

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Suggest what Hajj is about?

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Muslims circle round the Ka’bah 7 times. Men shave their hair at the end of it!

36
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List 7 facts about the Qu’ran!

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  • Written as poetry, in verses. There is no story line- no real beginning, middle or end.
  • Written down in Arabic 20 years after Muhammed’s death, in only one version.
  • The Qu’ran must not be changed. Translated versions are not a ‘proper’ Qu’ran.
  • It is considered a ‘Miraculous’ book, the like of which no human being could ever write.
  • Moses and Jesus are mentioned more often than Muhammed.
  • Qu’ran means the collection.’
  • The Qu’ran is not written in the same order in which the messages were given.
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What were the Angels messages about?

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  1. About Allah being Tawhid (unique).
  2. About the end times/ last judgement.
  3. Laws about how to live.
  4. Words and stories anout Bible prophets eg. Jesus, Moses.
  5. Descriptions of what happened during Muhammed’s life.
  6. Criticisms of Jewish and Christian beliefs.
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What are the U.S. troop’s guide on how to handle a Qu’ran?

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  • Muslims must wash before touching a Qu’ran.
  • Qu’rans must not be taken to toilet areas.
  • Always hold a Qu’ran above the lap or waist
  • Cover with a dustcover when not in use.
  • Keep the Qu’ran on the highest bookcase shelf.
  • Place nothing on top of the Qu’ran.
  • Keep the Qu’rans off the floor.
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Describe a dome!

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Domes are seen on the top of Mosques. They represent the universe and help keep the building cool.

40
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Describe the Minarets.

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Tall towers near or attached to the Mosque. Used by the muezzin to give the call to prayer.

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Describe a Sahn.

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An enclosed courtyard with a symmetrical pool or fountain. Used to wash before prayer.

42
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Describe a Mihrab.

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Indicates the direction of the Islamic Holy City, Makkah. Muslims must face in this direction when they pray.

43
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Describe a Minbar.

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A raised platform from which the Imam delivers his sermon. This is the Islamic equivalent of a pulpit.

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List four facts about Shi’ah Muslims!

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  1. Most Shi’ah Muslims live in Iran and Iraq.
  2. Many Shi’ah Muslims are very strict about what they believe.
  3. Shi’ah Muslims are often in the news because they are ready to give up their life, fighting for what they believe is right.
  4. Shi’ah Muslims believe that he will return one day.
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List four facts about Sunni Muslims!

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  1. About 90% of Muslims belong to the Sunnis.
  2. The word ‘Sunni’ comes from an Arabic word which means authority.
  3. Sunnis think think of themselves as the true followers of Muhammed’s teachings.
  4. Sunni and Shi’ah Muslims have very different opinions about what different parts of the Qu’ran means.
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What is Arabic?

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The language of Islam

47
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What is a Mosque?

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The Muslim place of worship

48
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What is the Qur’an?

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The Muslim holy book

49
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Explain how Muslim women dress:

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All Muslim women should dress decently, and keep their kegs and arms covered. Many women choose to dress so that as little as possible of their body can be seen. This includes wearing a full length dress and a veil or scarf over their head, and is called HIJAB

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