Religious studies

Question 1

What is the meaning of Holy?

Answer 1

God is ‘other’, different to everything else - separate and sacred.

Question 2

What is the meaning of Omnipotent?

Answer 2

All Powerful.

Question 3

What is the meaning of Omniscient?

Answer 3

All Knowing.

Question 4

What is the meaning of Omnibenevolent?

Answer 4

All loving and all good.

Question 5

What is the meaning of Omnipresent?

Answer 5

Exists everywhere; Always there.

Question 6

What is the meaning of Eternal?

Answer 6

Exists forever and out of time

Question 7

What is the meaning of Almighty?

Answer 7

Title for God/has complete power.

Question 8

What is the meaning for merciful?

Answer 8

Compassionate and Forgiving.

Question 9

What are religious people called?

Answer 9

Thiest.

Question 10

What are non-religious people called?

Answer 10

Athiest.

Question 11

What is the name for people who are not sure if there is or isn’t a god?

Answer 11

Agnostsics.

Question 12

What key message did Prophet Muhammad (PBUM) teach in Islam?

Answer 12

There is only one god, and that is Allah.

Question 13

What is Shahadah about?

Answer 13

In simple terms, Shahadah is the first pillar in the Islam community. This is about Muslims believing in one god, Allah, and that he is the one and only true god. Muhummad is his prophet/messenger. People must wholeheartedly recite a statement of faith 3 times in front of witnesses in order to become a fully fledged Muslim.

Question 14

What is Salah?

Answer 14

Salah is the second pillar of Islam, translating to the arabic word for prayer. It involves both words and actions, helping to focus the body and mind on Allah during daily prayers, especially on Ramadan.

Question 15

What is Zakah?

Answer 15

Zakah is the third pillar in Islam. Every Muslim that is finanically stable is expected to donate 2.5% of their annual saving to charity, or people in need. The word, ‘Zakah’ means ‘to cleanse’ and purify.

Question 16

What is Sawm?

Answer 16

Sawm is the fourth pillar in Islam, meaning fasting. Usually on Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. To fast, you must avoid consuming any food or liquids. They can also break their fasts with dates, just like Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had done. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is believed to be a time to improve moral character and focus on a positive mindset and growing closer to Allah.

Question 17

What is Hajj?

Answer 17

Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca). It is usually on the 8th to 12th day of Dhul hijjah (the last month of the Islamic calendar).

Question 18

What is Islamophobia?

Answer 18

A shorthand way of referring to dread or hatred of Islam, and therefore, to fear or dislike of all or more Muslims.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a hijab pr veil in Islam/to Muslims?

Answer 19

Many Muslim women wear a hijab or veil to protect their modesty. Not all women choose to do this, though. It is more of a matter of choice and there is much discussion about the significance of wearing the hijab in British society. Muslim men are also expected to cover their knees once in the Mosque.

Question 20

What are denominations?

Answer 20

Denominations are groups of Christians who practise Christianity in different ways and may emphasise different parts of the Christian faith.

Question 21

What is the Trinity?

Answer 21

The Trinity is a sort of like a system in the Christian faith. It resembles God. There are three aspects to this trinity, explaining that God is Three in One. Basically a deity with three forms. One is known as the Father, the second is known as the The Son (AKA Jesus) and the third, also last one, is the Holy Spirit.

Question 22

What belief is Christianity founded from?

Answer 22

Christianity is founded on the belief that Jesus had died and rose from the dead; this is called the resurrection.