Looking For Meaning: Islam

Question 1

What are Islamic teachings on free will?

Answer 1

Qadar means predestination and is the idea that Allah has a plan for each of us

> however it is our choice whether we follow him or not

> Allah wants us to do the right thing willingly

Question 2

What are Islamic teachings on life after death?

Answer 2

Life after death: Akhira, the angel of death asks 3 questions

> on judgement day all souls will be resurrected and judged by Allah on how they followed the Qur’an and shari’ah law

> those who followed Ibadah will go to heaven

Question 3

What are the Islamic teachings of Allah?

Answer 3

> Tawhid is the belief in the unity of God

> he is more powerful than humans could ever imagine, humanity’s purpose is to worship him

> 99 names help us to better understand him

> Qur’an was the revelation of his existence

Question 4

What does Islamic worship involve?

Answer 4

> Salah (prayer) 5 times a day facing Mecca

> Wudu before prayer

> Jumma prayers take place in the mosque on Fridays

Question 5

What is Jumma?

Answer 5

The prayer that takes place in the mosque on a Friday

Question 6

What is Wudu

Answer 6

The ritualistic washing before prayer

Question 7

What are the components of an Islamic funeral?

Answer 7

> the eyes of the deceased are closed

> the body is washed in a way similar to Wudu, body dressed in simplistic white garments

> the body is taken to the place of funeral prayer

> the men accompany the body to the place of burial