Module 8 - Modern And Contemporary Worldviews: Islam Flashcards
Who founded the worldview and religion of Islam?
Muhammad
Islam is monotheistic.
true
Islam teaches that Allah will not judge peoples’ deeds.
false
Who is a Muslim?
one who practices Islam
What is the Arabic name for Islam’s god?
Allah
The Islamic worldview states that Allah created the universe.
true
The Islamic worldview teaches that a person only has a physical body.
false
Within the Islamic worldview, how can basic human nature be described?
good
According to Islam, why did Allah create human beings?
to worship and serve him
According to the Islamic worldview, what did Allah send to help keep people on the straight path?
prophets
What is the most holy book of Islam?
the Quran
When Muhammad received his revelations in the cave, he immediately knew they were from Allah.
false
Muhammad did not know how to read or write.
true
Which are the Islamic sacred writings that record Muhammad’s sayings, example, and practices?
Sunnah
In Islam, what are collections of Sunnah called?
the Hadith
How many Pillars of Faith are there in Islam?
five
The Quran contains Muhammad’s revelations from Allah and is considered Allah’s perfect words.
true
In the Islamic worldview, from where does moral philosophy originate?
the Quran and the Sunnah
Muhammad’s living example is considered sacred in addition to his revelations.
true
n Islam, which term describes an internal struggle to submit to Allah and an external struggle to defend the Islamic faith?
jihad
In the Islamic worldview, what is the legal system called?
Sharia law
All sects of Islam agree on how Muslims should influence or create civil and governmental structures.
false
Within the Islamic worldview, what do Muslims believe about the democratic process in government coexisting with Sharia law?
Some Muslims believe democracy and Sharia law can coexist.
The Quran and other Islamic sacred writings address politics and the role of religion in government.
true
Which mystical branch of Islam believes Islamic government should reflect strong ethical concerns?
Sufi
who was Rumi?
an Islamic poet
Which art forms do Muslims hold in high honor and use to express their worldview?
architecture and calligraphy
Muslims believe they should not reflect Allah’s attributes in their art because this would be idolatry.
false
Which is the building in which Muslims worship?
mosque
In the Islamic philosophy of aesthetics, crafts and decorative arts are considered major art forms and are highly respected.
true
In Islam, what does Tawhid refer to?
absolute Oneness of Allah
What is the holiest book in Islam?
Quran
After the death of Muhammad, which division of Islam believed Muhammad’s successor should be a relative of Muhammad’s?
Shiites
After the death of Muhammad, which division of Islam believed Muhammad’s successor should be elected by Muhammad’s inner circle?
Sunnis
How many principles of faith or key beliefs do Muslims have?
5
In the Islamic worldview, which is an argument for the existence of Allah?
the splendor of the natural world
In the Islamic worldview, which is an argument for the existence of Allah?
human morals and intelligence
How does a Muslim please Allah?
obey Islamic law
If a Muslim fails morally according to Islamic law, what will Allah do if they sincerely repent?
return to them
In the Islamic worldview, Allah created humans __________, but they have made __________.
innocent; bad decisions
What are the three sources of sacred writings in Islam?
Quran, Sunnah, and Hadith
Which book do Muslims believe the angel Gabriel dictated to Muhammad while he was meditating in a cave near Mecca?
The Quran
Why are Muslims taught to recite Islamic prayers in Arabic even if they do not speak the language?
The Quran is considered authoritative only in Arabic.
According to the Islamic worldview, which knowledge comes from the divine communicating immaterial knowledge to the human intellect?
revealed knowledge
According to the Islamic worldview, which type of knowledge comes from using human faculties?
derived knowledge
In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is shahada?
to make a declaration of faith to Allah and Muhammad
In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is salat?
to pray five times daily toward Mecca
In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is zakat?
to give alms to help the poor
In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is the sawm?
to fast during the month of Ramadan
In the Five Pillars of Islam, what is hajj?
to make a pilgrimage to Mecca
After Muhammad left Mecca in the Hijrah, which document did he draw up to outline a new government?
Medina Charter
Which form of government is controlled by a state-sponsored religion?
theocracy
Which areas of life does Sharia law oversee?
civil and religious law
Within the Islamic worldview, how do Sunnis create governmental structures?
government by consensus; separation of civil and religious authorities
In the Islamic worldview, how do Shiites create governmental structures?
government by authority; religious authorities exercise both political and religious authority
In the Muslim art world, what are repeating geometric patterns used as decorative art?
arabesques
In the Islamic worldview, which art form below is highly valued and used as a decorative art form?
calligraphy
On the buildings that Muslims use for worship, what are the tall slender towers called?
minarets
As a general rule in the Islamic worldview, what images are not seen in religious art because this may lead to idolatry?
humans
In the poetry of Rumi, for whom or what did he describe his overpowering love?
Allah
