Islam Test Flashcards
Abraham
father of all arabs
Ali
cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad
Allah
Arabic meaning “the God”
Arabic
The native language of the Qur’an
Caliphs
the people thought to take over for Muhammad
Divorce
Islam gave women the right to divorce
Gabriel
He commanded Muhammad to recite
Hegira
celebrated by muslims as the 1st year of the Muslim era
Hijab
the veil worn by Muslim women that covers the hair and neck; it is found in the Qur’an
Hijra
an event on which Islam bases the system for assigning dates
Homosexuality
- not widely accepted
- looked at as a sin
Imam
leadership allows a full understanding of the Qur’an
Islam
translates to “submission”
Jesus
- Islam does not acknowledge God as the Father of Jesus
- Jesus is revered as a great prophet (not divine)
Mary
regarded as the Virgin Mother of Jesus
Michael
recognized as an angel
Monotheism
- means one God
- commonality with Jews & Christians
Moses
revered as a great prophet
Mosque
the “place of prostration”
Muhammad
- not the founder of Islam
- messenger of God
- the prophet of God
People of the Book
Jews & Christians
- called that because of their closeness to the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament
Physician Assisted Suicide
- this is okay because if the patient has a fatal illness, assisting suicide is fine
Polygamy
Islam does not support polygamy
Qur’an
- the final word of God
- in Arabic
- believed to have been dictated to the scribes by Muhammad
Shariah
- unites muslims into one community known as the umma
- goal = teaching how to live one’s life in accordance with God’s will
Sufis
- the mystics of Islam
- they seek union with God through contemplation, asceticism, and prayer
Suicide
it is a cardinal sin in Islam
Sunna
one of the revealed books
Sutras
the 112 chapters of the Qur’an
Ulama
scholars responsible for interpreting the shari’ah
Umma
community united under the Shari’ah
Wedding Expectations
- man and women should both be virgins before getting married
Jihad
signifies personal spiritual striving, intellectual growth, and defensive measures for the protection of the Islamic community.
How is Jihad distorted by Islamic extremists?
by advocating violent holy war, engaging in terrorism, and misinterpreting it as aggressive imposition
How can Jihad be carried out on a personal level & social level? (3 ex. of each)
- self discipline - overcoming personal temptations
- educational pursuits - continuous learning for spiritual growth
- resisting injustices - combating personal biases and prejudices
1st Pillar of Islam
Shahada - professing the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad
2nd Pillar of Islam
Salah - performing ritual prayers five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca
3rd Pillar of Islam
Zakat - giving a portion of one’s wealth to the less fortunate (2.5% of savings annually)
4th Pillar of Islam
Sawm - fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan to develop self-discipline and empathy for the less fortunate
5th Pillar of Islam
Hajj - a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah
How is Abraham considered to be the Patriarch of Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Judaism and Christianity trace their tie to Abraham through his son Isaac, and Islam traces it through his son Ishmael.
Why is everything Muslim from the moment of creation?
the universe inherently submits to the will of Allah.
Islamic tradition of prayer
- involves performing five daily prayers known as Salah.
- Sabbath is Friday
