Islam Flashcards
Scene of Pre-Islamic Arabia
- Desert region
- Trade
- Mecca was most important city presence of Ka’bah and Hajj
- Hanif’s would go reflect and meditate in caves find purity
Who is Muhammad?
- Seal of prophets (last one)
- Founder of Islam received revelations from God over 23 years (messenger)
- Earned a reputation for being Alamin (trustworthy) and a settler of disputes
Why is Muhammad a role model?
- Looked up to as what Muslims should aim to model in order to become good Muslims
- Prime example of one who submits themselves to Allah
- Hadith is used to learn from wisdom and actions of the prophet
- Great, distinguished leader
6 Principal beliefs
Tawhid, Maliki (angels), Qur’an, Rusul, Akhira and Al-Qadar
Significance of Qur’an
- People of book revealed sacred word of Allah
- Provided to Muhammad by Angel Gabriel
- Defines belief and conduct
- Contains ultimate guidance for mankind and gives spiritual direction
What is the Hadith?
Collection of traditions of the words and deeds of Muhammad – details how to live out the Qur’an.
5 Pillars
Shahadah declaration of faith Salat pray 5 times a day Zakat give 2.5% of earnings to charity Sawm fasting during Ramadan Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Importance of 5 pillars
• 5 pillars unite Muslim community (Ummah)
• Aim of closeness to God
Beliefs are expressed through pillars
Belief and Pillar Links
- Tawhid & Shahadah
- Salat & Akira
- Zakat & Al – Qadar
- Sawm & Al- Qadar
- Hajj & Tawhid
What is Islamic Jurisprudence?
Theory of law applied in a particular country
Comprehensive and covers every area of life
Islamic ethics (order of importance)
- Qur’an
- Sunna + Hadith
- Ijma – consensus amongst religious leaders
- Qiyas – comparison with teachings of Qur’an and Hadith
What is Halal?
what is permissible under Islamic Law – largely applies to food, but applies to all aspects of life & behaviour
What is Haraam?
what is forbidden by Islamic Law – more often applied to relationships and behaviour that are unacceptable (adultery)
What is Tawhid?
- Belief in oneness of Allah
* Marks unity and existence of God
What is Maliki?
- Belief in angels
- Angels are conscious beings
- Messengers of God the channel through which humans become aware of Allah