Islam Beliefs And Practices Flashcards
What is the Qur’an?
The Qur’an is a collection of Muhammad’s teachings
What is the central teaching of Islam ?
The central teaching is that the world has a definite beginning and end
What did Muhammed say about the final day ?
He said that he will judge al people. Those who obeyed his orders will go to a granted life in paradise,but those who did not obey God,however will suffer
What do Muslims do before praying?
Muslims must wash themselves so they can be pure for Allah
ALLAH
What can’t Muslims eat and drink ?
Pork and alcohol
What does the Qur’an say about slavery?
It shall be abolished
What does sunnah mean?
A collection of writings about the way Muhammed lived
What are the five pillars of Islam ?
- saying “there is no god but one god,and Muhammed is the prophet
- Praying five times a day
- giving to the poor and needy
- Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan
- Traveling to Mecca at least once on a Haji
What does the shariah do ?
It rewards good behavior and punishments for crimes
Where is the Arabian Peninsula located?
It is located in the southwest corner of Asia?
Arabia’s deserts are
Has hot and dry air
Where was Muhammed Born?
The city of Mecca
What did the wealthy people do to help out?
They helped out the poor people
What is a Mosque?
A building for a Muslim prayer
A timeline for Muhammed life
- c.570 Muhammed is born
- c.610 According to Islamic belief an an Nigel appears and tells Muhammed or spread the word of God
- 613 Muhammed begins to spread his message
- 622 Muhammed and his followers leave Mecca for Medina in the hegira. The event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar
- 632 Muhammed dies. Islam begins to spread across Asia and North Africa
