Islam GCSE Key Terms

Question 1

Tawhid

Answer 1

?Oneness? in reference to God. The basic Muslim belief in the oneness of God.

Question 2

Prophethood

Answer 2

The term used of the messengers of God, beginning with Adam and ending with the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 3

Halal

Answer 3

(permitted) Actions or things which are permitted within Islam, such as eating permitted foods.

Question 4

Haram

Answer 4

(forbidden) Any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam, such as eating forbidden foods.

Question 5

Mosque

Answer 5

or masjid A ?place of prostration? for Muslims, it is a communal place of worship for a Muslim community.

Question 6

Greater / Lesser Jihad

Answer 6

Means ?to strive?. There are two forms of jihad. The greater jihad is the daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a Muslim. Jih?d The lesser jihad is a physical struggle or ?holy war? in defence of Islam.

Question 7

Shariah

Answer 7

(straight path) A way of life; Muslims believe God has set out a clear path for how Muslims should live. Shari’ah law is the set of moral and religious rules that put the principles set out by the Qur’an and the Hadith into practice.

Question 8

Ummah

Answer 8

Means ?community?. Refers to the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity.