Muslims/Islam Flashcards
For KA
Where was Muhammad born?
Makkah
Who did Muhammad go to stay with after his parents died and what was their job?
His uncle, who was a trader
How did Muhammad hear the Qur’an and from who?
When he was praying in a cave and the angel Jibril came to him.
Why did Muhammad leave Makkah and where did he go?
there was an attempted assassanation against him and so him and his followers fled to Medina.
Who won the battles between Makkah and Medina, and what did Muhammad do next?
Makkah was defeated so Muhammad moved back to his home town (and that is why other Muslims try to go there once).
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
- Shahadah
- Salah
- Zakah (Zakat)
- Sawm
- Hajj
What does the pillar Shahadah stand for?
declaration of faith
What does the pillar Salah stand for?
daily prayer
What does the pillar Zakah stand for? [2]
giving to charity/welfare
What does the pillar Sawm stand for? [2]
fasting/spiritual discipline
What does the pillar Hajj stand for?
pilgrimage (Makkah)
What is the Qur’an?
Muslims holy text (not like the bible)
How many ch are in the Qur’an and what are they called?
There are 114 ch which are called Surahs
What do they do before touching the Qur’an? [2]
Wudu - washing
Where do they put, and not put the Qur’an? [2]
They put the Qur’an on the highest point in the room and never on the floor.
What do you call it when someone memorizes the whole Qur’an?
Hafiz
What should Muslims not do while the Qur’an is being read? [2]
They cannot eat, drink, and make noise
What is a Hadith?
The words/ guidance from the prophet Muhammad.
Al-Malik name for Allah meaning and how it might influence Muslims life/view
Al-Malik means the absolute ruler.
They know he is the real/one true God and is mighty/can do anything. They will also fear him in a respectful way as he is in charge.
Al-Wadud name for Allah meaning and how it might influence Muslims life/view
Al-Wadud means the loving one.
They know he is powerful and their God and they should be scared of him, but he is also a friend and they can trust him/ talk to him/ and he is their for them too.
What is the Zakah pillar (in more detail)
When Muslims give 2.5% of their wealth to charity.
Who must pay Zakah?
All people past puberty and people who are financially able.
