short answer possibilies - chapter 5: Islam

Question 1

Pillars of Islam: Declare the Faith: There is no God but what? What is Muhammad?

Answer 1

There is no God but Allah. Muhammad is his Prophet.

Question 2

Pillars of Islam: Prayer: How many formal prayers are offered each day? Where are they to face when praying?

Answer 2

5 prayers are offered each day. Face toward Mecca.

Question 3

Pillars of Islam: Fasting: During what month do Muslims fast? What do they abstain from?

Answer 3

They fast during the month of Ramadan, from sun-up to sun-down. They abstain from food, drink, smoking, and sexual contact.

Question 4

Pillars of Islam: Help the Poor (Giving of Alms): Who do Muslims give a percentage of their wealth to? How much of their wealth do they give?

Answer 4

They give it to the community treasury, for the poor. They give about 2.5% of their wealth.

Question 5

Pillars of Islam: Make a Pilgrimage (Hajj) Where are all Muslims expected to go once in their lifetime? What does this relate to?

Answer 5

Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. It relates to Abraham, who went where God told him to go.

Question 6

The Hijra: Where did Muhammad and his followers go? Why did they leave? (this is known as the Hijra).

Answer 6

They fled to Medina because they were being persecuted by people of Mecca.

Question 7

Muhammad’s Return to

Question 8

Early Caliphs: The first established Caliph was Abu Bakr. What does Caliph also mean?

Answer 8

Successor

Question 9

Early Caliphs: Abu Bakr: He was successful in ensuring that the tribes did not break off and actually began to grow the Islamic Empire. What else did he do?

Answer 9

He collected taxes and ensured that the religion would continue to grow. On his death bed, he nominated the second caliph, Omar.