Key Words

Question 1

Tawhid

Answer 1

‘Oneness’

The oneness of Allah, he is the only God and nothing can be compared to him.

Question 2

Rasalah

Answer 2

‘Prophethood’

The messengers of God, sent his word through revelations. Beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammad.

Question 3

Greater Jihad

Answer 3

‘To strive or struggle’

The inner struggle to live as a muslim, following the moral and religious rules set out by Allah.

Question 4

Lesser Jihad

Answer 4

‘To strive or struggle’

The physical struggle or ‘holy war’ in defence of Islam.

Question 5

Shariah

Answer 5

‘The straight path’
A way of life, set out by Allah for muslims to follow. Shariah law is the set out moral and religious principles set out by the Quran.

Question 6

Ummah

Answer 6

‘Community’

The world wide community of muslims who share common religious identity.

Question 7

Shi’a Muslims

Answer 7

After the death of Muhammad, they followed Ali, his cousin. they believe that their leader should be a descendant of Muhammad. They make up around 5% of the Muslim community worldwide.

Question 8

Sunni Muslims

Answer 8

After the death of Muhammad, they followed his close friend Abu Bakr, who was elected as the Caliph. Sunni Muslims take up around 95% of the worldwide muslim community.

Question 9

Shirk

Answer 9

The worship of something other than Allah. e.g Idolatry- the worship of idols