Islam

Question 1

Allah

Answer 1

– the one and only God;

Question 2

Caliph –

Answer 2

head of state in a caliphate; title of ruler of the Islamic Sunni community; English word for an Arabic expression meaning, Successor to the Messenger of God

Question 3

Hadith –

Answer 3

narrations of Muhammad’s sayings and actions

Question 4

Jihad –

Answer 4

resisting temptation and evil (greater Jihad) and fighting against oppression (lesser Jihad)

Question 5

Makkah (Mecca)

Answer 5

– sacred city and site of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj)

Question 6

Hajj )

Answer 6

– annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca

Question 7

Salat

Answer 7

– formal daily prayers

Question 8

Shahadah

Answer 8

– profession of faith

Question 9

Shariah –

Answer 9

Islamic law (Shari’ah, Sharia)

Question 10

Shi’a

Answer 10

– large minority of Muslims who believe Muhammad appointed his son-in-law, Ali, as his successor

Question 11

Sunnah

Answer 11

– traditions about the life, model behaviour and sayings of Muhammad

Question 12

Sunnis

Answer 12

– majority of Muslims; supported the succession to Muhammad by election

Question 13

Tawhid

Answer 13

– doctrine of the unity of God

Question 14

Torah

Answer 14

– first five books of the Old Testament; first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures; Pentateuch; Law

Question 15

Zakat

Answer 15

– almsgiving; a tax gathered for charity work

Question 16

Islam was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad between ______, and its early development took place under the leadership of ________

Answer 16

c.610 CE and 632 CE

the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs.

Question 17

Islam’s principal beliefs are expressed in the

Answer 17

the six principal articles (aqida), which constitute the core creed of all Muslims.

Question 18

Islam’s sacred texts and writings consist of the

Answer 18

Qur’an, , and the Hadith,

Question 19

Qur’an,

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considered by Muslims to be the direct Word of God revealed to Muhammad,

Question 20

Hadith,

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reports or narrations on the speech, actions, tacit approvals and descriptions of Muhammad.

Question 21

Islamic Law is a

Answer 21

comprehensive legal system which includes religious, civil, criminal, business, family, inheritance, marriage and divorce laws.

Question 22

Who are the four rightly guided Caliphs

Answer 22

Abu Bakr
Umar
Uthman
Ali

Question 23

Shi’a believe

Answer 23

that Muhammad designated his son-in-law, Ali, as his successor, so they did not accept the first three Rightly Guided Caliphs and the method of succession. They believed that Ali should have been the first caliph and that his son Hussain should have succeeded him.

Question 24

The Muslim majority who accepted the method of election of the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs came to be known as the _____, because their religious practices are based on the ______

Answer 24

Sunni,

Sunnah, or customs of the Prophet.

Question 25

• the articles of faith explained in the Aqida as:

Answer 25

–	Tawhid  
–	Angels 
–	Books of Allah  
–	Rusul 
–	Akhira  
–	Fate/predestination

Question 26

Core Ethical Teachings

• Islamic jurisprudence

Answer 26

• Islamic jurisprudence
– the Qur’an
– the Sunna and Hadith
– ijma’ – consensus among religious leaders
– qiyas – comparison with teachings of the Qur’an or Hadith

Question 27

Halal

Answer 27

– permitted

Question 28

Haraam

Answer 28

forbidden

Question 29

• the Five Pillars are the

Answer 29

expression of faith of Islam

Question 30

Muslims consider everything they do in life is an act of worship as long as it is carried out according to God’s guidance. In addition, there are five formal acts of worship that strengthen their faith and obedience. These are _____ and they structure the practice of their faith.

Answer 30

Five Pillars of Islam

Question 31

What are the 5 pillars of Islam

Answer 31

Shahada (one god, refers to Tawhid

Salat (daily prayer)

Zakat (charity)

Sawm (Fasting during Ramadam)

Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)

Question 32

Shahada-

Answer 32

declaration of Faith-Muslims must declare in public that “there is no god but Allah. And Muhammad is his Messenger”. The declaration is called Kalima (meaning sentence in Arabic).

Question 33

Salat

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-daily prayers. Muslims pray 5 times a day seeking communion with God and showing submission

Question 34

Zakat.,

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-charity. Muslims are required to give at least 2.5 % of excess personal wealth fo the poor. Performing Zakat helps gaining Allah’s favour

Question 35

Sawm.

Answer 35

Fasting during the month of Ramadan (9th month of the Islamic calendar) from dawn to sunset. The quran was revealed during the month of Ramadan. Emphasis is made on forgiveness, kindness, unselfishness, purification. Rusuluhu, Al Qador, Tawhid

Question 36

Hajj.

Answer 36

Pilgrimage to the Ka’ba in Mecca symbolism of God’s uniqueness. It has to be done once in a lifetime by the Muslims who can afford it. Hajj is performed on the 12th month of the Islamic calendar (dhu’l hijja)