Mock Islam Flashcards
What is meant by Isa? (2)
- who bought Injil (the gospels)
- Born from Maryam (Mary)
- not the son of Allah
Describe how Muslims prepare for hajj (5)
- Shaved head
- No debts
- 2 pieces of Ihram
- Modest dress
- No jewellery or perfumed toiletries
- Visit the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Explain Muslim teachings about the nature of Allah (8)
- No partners or family
- 99 names including Al Rahmeen meaning the compassionate
- It is a monotheistic and Abrahamic belief
- there is only Oneness of Allah or Tawhid
- Allah is the creator of all things
- Allah is omnipotent and omniscient.
- Allah is both merciful and the judge of human actions.
Muslim dress customs are out of date (Agree) (15)
- Aisha Asmi – Lost her job over the veil in a Church of England School
- France secular state– ban on religious dress
- Cultural not religious
- Different Muslim nations interpretation – Turkey/Iran
- There are only a small range of styles styles of clothing such as Burqa /Niqab/Hijab
- Barrier to intergration
Muslim dress customs are out of date (disagree ) (15)
- Hijab are a sign of modesty that can be displayed across other types of clothing
- Hadith states that to the faithful to ‘lower your gaze’
- the quar’an states ‘extend scarf over bosom’
- immodest clothing leads to Zina - sexual haram
- there are Shariah states with strict dress codes
- Men should be covered from “Navel to Knee”
- the quar’an states to not free mix
What do Muslims mean by ‘mosque’? (2)
- A place of prostration’ for Muslims; it is a communal place of worship for a
- Muslim community (‘masjid’ in Arabic).
Describe how the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad (5)
- The first revelation of the Qur’an took place during the Night of Power or Laylat-ul-Qadr.
- Muhammad was meditating and praying in the cave of Hira, near Makkah.
- The Angel Jibril appeared and commanded Muhammad to read (recite) verses of the Qur’an.
- Muhammad told the angel he could not read.
- The angel embraces him and he begins to recite.
- This reciting will span over 23 years.
Explain the practices of Muslim prayer. (8)
- ‘the world is a mosque’
- Prayer may take the form of obligatory forms of prayer, salat.
- Prayer may take the form of private and personal prayer, du’ah.
- Salat prayer takes place five times each day at set times.
- Muslims are called to prayer by the adhan because prayer must be performed at set times.
- Muslims must perform wudu before salat prayer in order to be clean to pray.
- At home Muslims may pray as a family.
- Muslims should prepare for prayer by adopting niyyah – the right intention to pray to Allah is a pre-requisite for prayer.
- Muslims use a prayer mat for salat prayer in order for the place of prostration to be clean.
‘It is easy to live as a Muslim in Britain.’ (15) (agree)
- There are many mosques in Britain so it is easier to belong to a mosque community.
- Many faiths are practised in Britain today and the pluralism of religious practice makes the practice of Islam easier for Muslims today.
- Schools and work places allow Muslims to follow Muslim dress codes.
- Schools and work places recognise difficulties with fasting in summer months.
- There are large Muslim communities where Muslims are able to support each
other in the practices of their religion, such as halal butchers. - Many schools teach about Islam in Religious Education and Religious Studies
lessons. - Some schools allow Muslim pupils to be absent for celebration of religious
festivals. - Positive representations of Muslims in the media, e.g. Muslims performing
prayers in recent adverts for the British army. - Equalities Act 2010
‘It is easy to live as a Muslim in Britain.’ (15) (disagree)
- Terrorists who claim to be Muslims create difficulties for some Muslims in
Britain. - Britain is a less religious society today so following any religion, including Islam, is
more difficult for religious believers. - Stereotyping and prejudice in the media may present difficulties for Muslims.
- a secular state may present issues such as some schools may conflict with their belief
In ——— Salman Rushdie published a book called the Satanic Verses
1989
In 1989 —————— published a book called the Satanic Verses
Salman Rushdie
In 1989 Salman Rushdie published a book called the …
Satanic Verses
In 1989 Salman Rushdie published a book called the Satanic Verses. It caused …
global controversy – He stated that the Qur’an was not revealed to Prophet Muhammed by Allah
————- – Lost her job over the veil in a Church of England School
Aisha Asmi
