Islam Focus Point Flashcards
What is an important teaching in Islam?
That all people are equal, but not the same
What was Allah’s intended design when he created humans?
Their differences
Who was the first man Muhammad appointed to be Mu’adhin?
Bilal ibn Rabah, a black Ethiopian
What do 81% of Muslims think first?
That they are muslim
What do Muslims wear on pilgrimage and why?
Simple white garments to show their complete equality before Allah.
Why did Malcom X go on pilgrimage?
“The Brotherhood. The people of all races, colours from all over the world coming together as one. It has proved to me the power of One God.”
What does the ummah not prevent?
Disputes and rivalry between all the denominations of Islam.
What percentage of the Muslim population is Sunni?
75-90%
What percent of the Muslim population is Shias?
10-20%
Which denomination make up the most of Iran?
The Shias. They make up 90-95%
What has happened to the two groups in later part of the 20th Century?
There has been conflict and friction between them in the Middle East.
Give us a few examples of ummah or binding forces within Islam?
- All Muslims pray in the same direction, towards Mecca
- All believe that the Qur’an contains the original messages revealed to Muhammad by Allah
- Qur’an is always written in Arabic
- Qur’an is always read in Arabic
