Key Concepts

Question 1

Tawhid

Answer 1

The oneness of God

Question 2

Prophethood

Answer 2

A term used for the messengers of God beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammad

Question 3

Halal

Answer 3

Actions and things that are permitted within Islam such as permitted foods

Question 4

Haram

Answer 4

Any thing or action that is forbidden within Islam such as alcohol

Question 5

Jihad

Answer 5

Means to struggle
Greater jihad =the daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a muslim
Lesser jihad = physical struggle or holy war in defence of Islam

Question 6

Mosque

Answer 6

Masjid
Place of prostration for Muslims
Communal place of worship for the Muslim community

Question 7

Shariah

Answer 7

Straight path
A way of life
God has set out a clear path for how Muslims should live
Shariah law is a set of moral rules that put in the principles set out in the Quran and the Hadith into practice

Question 8

Ummah

Answer 8

Community
Worldwide community of Muslims who share common religious identity

Question 9

Teachings

Answer 9

Central teachings are within the Quran which they believe was revealed by angel jibril to prophet Muhammad and contains divine law to help people live their lifes