Islam Keywords

Question 1

Tawhid Definition

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‘Oneness’ in reference to God. The basic muslim belief in the oneness of God

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Risalah (Prophethood) Definition

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The messengers of God

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Halal Definition

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Actions or things which are permitted within Islam

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Haram Definition

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Any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam,

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Jihad Definition

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Means ‘to strive’

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Mosque Definition

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A ‘place of prostration’ for Muslims

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Shari’ah Definition

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A way of life; Muslims believe God has set out a velar path for how Muslims should live.

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Ummah Definition

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

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Risalah (Prophethood) Example

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Beginning with Adam and ending with the prophet Muhammad

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Halal Example

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Eating permitted food

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Haram Example

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Eating non-permitted foods

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Mosque Example

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it is a communal place of worship for a Muslim community

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Jihad Example

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The greater jihad is the daily struggle or ‘holy war’ in defence of Islam

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Shari’ah Example

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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