TERM 2 Islam

Question 1

Pop. of Muslims in Aus + world

Answer 1

Aus: 600 000

World: 1.2 billion

Question 2

Summarize: Islamic beliefs

Answer 2

• Muslims follow the religion of Islam : Islam means submission and peace
• someone who submits themselves to God.
• Islam began in Middle East
• Islam is a monotheistic religion – one God and they believe in the same one God as Christians and Jews. The Arabic term for God is “Allah”.

They believe that Allah is ETERNAL : he was never born and will never die. He made everything, knows everything and is All-powerful, so human beings must worship Him.

Question 3

Summarize the Prophet Muhammad

Answer 3

The symbol used by Muslims is a star and crescent moon.

Many of the first Muslims were people who lived in parts of the world that were
deserts: used stars to guide them. Muslims think that their religion shows them how to live, just like the moon and stars guide them in the deserts.

Muslims believe that Allah sent PROPHETS to teach people how to live- last and
greatest of these prophets was Muhammad: received messages from Allah through the Angel Gabriel. These Messages are in the Qur’an.

Question 4

Summarize the mosque ?

Answer 4

Place where Muslims go to worship Allah. Men
should go to the mosque at least for the prayers every Friday. Women
are expected to pray either at the mosque or at home. If they go the
mosque, they stay separate from the men. Muslims feel that this
allows men and women to concentrate on Allah.

Question 5

Summarize the Quran ?

Answer 5

Muslims’ holy book: It is written in Arabic and it is a rule
book of how a Muslim should live. Muslims believe that
the Qur’an is the word of Allah, they think it cannot be
changed.

Imam : preaches to worshippers - is a leader chosen by
other Muslims because he knows the Qur’an well. The Imam
preaches about Allah. He explains the Qur’an and talks about the
problems of life

Question 6

Summarize the 5 pilars of Islam ?

Answer 6

• There is only one God and that Muhammad is his prophet
• Pray 5 times a day
• Money to Charity: Zakah.
  -Fasting: Ramadan is the ninth month in
  the Muslim year: no eat or drink during the hours of daylight.
• Hajj – pilgrimage to Makkah:- the most holy place, because Muhammad lived and worked there.

Question 7

What is a prophet ?

Answer 7

A person who speaks out in
the name of God.

Question 8

What is Islam ?

Answer 8

Odedience or submission to the
will of Allah

Question 9

What is Ka’bah?

Answer 9

A black cube-like building in
Makkah towards which Muslims pray.

Question 10

What is Pubh?

Answer 10

Peace be upon him

Question 11

Why is Mecca an important place for
Muslims?

Answer 11

considered the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad

Question 11

What colour was the stone of the original
Ka’bah and where did it come from?

Answer 11

white and was said to have been sent from heaven.

Question 12

Where did Muhammad meditate during
Ramadan and why?

Answer 12

Muhammad used to meditate in the cave of Hira during Ramadan, seeking spiritual revelations.

Question 13

How many times did the angel say ‘read’
to Muhammad?

Answer 13

3 times

Question 14

What did Allah tell Muhammad to do on
the night journey

Answer 14

Allah instructed Muhammad to establish the five daily prayers for Muslims.

Question 15

Whats are 6 beliefs in Islam ?

Answer 15

• Belief in Allah as the one and only God.
  ◦ Belief in angels.
  ◦ Belief in the holy books.
  ◦ Belief in the prophets and that Muhammad was the final prophet.
  ◦ Belief in the Day of Judgement (the day when Allah decides if a person goes to Heaven or Hell).
  ◦ Belief in predestination (the belief that Allah has already planned out what will happen).

Question 16

see table in notes of term 2 : week 4

Answer 16

well done !!!

Question 17

see Worksheets + QUIZ.. term 2 : week 6

Answer 17

great job!!

Question 18

Who ruled after Muhammad?

Answer 18

Abu-Bakrs followers waited until Ali was burying Muhammad. ◦ Then they elected Abu-Bakr as the next Caliph. ◦ Ali wasnt pleased but he accepted it on the condition that he would be the next Caliph.
◦ Abu-Bakr ruled for 2 years from
632CE to 634CE

Question 19

Who ruled after Abu-Bakr?

Answer 19

On ABU-BAKR`s deathbed he nominated UMAR as his successor.
* UMAR reigned from 634CE to
644CE.
* ALI was then offered the Caliphate, but only if accepted the teachings of the first 2 Caliphs –
he said no!
* UTHMAN was elected and reigned
from 644CE to 656CE
* When UTHMAN died they finally
accepted ALI as the new Caliph –24 years after the death of Muhammed from 656CE to 661CE

Question 20

What is the difference between Sunni and Shi’a?

Answer 20

Sunni’s :
‘people of tradition’ – they follow the
example of the prophet

Those who believe that Ali was the
best person to take over are known
as Shi’a’s ‘party of Ali’.

Question 21

See the table of differences between Sunni and Shi’a: Term 2 , Week 6

Answer 21

Great work!

Question 22

Do the table on 5 Pilars of Islam: term 2 week 8

Answer 22

The Five Pillars of Islam represent the core beliefs and practices that are central to the faith of Islam. They are as follows:

1. Shahada: This is the declaration of faith, affirming that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.
2. Salat: Salat refers to the obligatory prayers that Muslims perform five times a day. These prayers are a direct link between the worshipper and Allah.
3. Zakat: Zakat is the practice of giving a portion of one’s wealth to those in need. It is considered a form of obligatory almsgiving and an act of purification
4. Sawm: Sawm, or fasting, is observed during the holy month of Ramadan.
5. Hajj: Hajj is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia that every able-bodied and financially capable Muslim is obliged to undertake at least once in their lifetime.