TERM 2 Islam Flashcards
Pop. of Muslims in Aus + world
Aus: 600 000
World: 1.2 billion
Summarize: Islamic beliefs
- 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.
Summarize the Prophet Muhammad
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.
Summarize the mosque ?
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.
Summarize the Quran ?
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
Summarize the 5 pilars of Islam ?
- 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.
What is a prophet ?
A person who speaks out in
the name of God.
What is Islam ?
Odedience or submission to the
will of Allah
What is Ka’bah?
A black cube-like building in
Makkah towards which Muslims pray.
What is Pubh?
Peace be upon him
Why is Mecca an important place for
Muslims?
considered the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad
What colour was the stone of the original
Ka’bah and where did it come from?
white and was said to have been sent from heaven.
Where did Muhammad meditate during
Ramadan and why?
Muhammad used to meditate in the cave of Hira during Ramadan, seeking spiritual revelations.
How many times did the angel say ‘read’
to Muhammad?
3 times
What did Allah tell Muhammad to do on
the night journey
Allah instructed Muhammad to establish the five daily prayers for Muslims.
Whats are 6 beliefs in Islam ?
- 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).
see table in notes of term 2 : week 4
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see Worksheets + QUIZ.. term 2 : week 6
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Who ruled after Muhammad?
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
Who ruled after Abu-Bakr?
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
What is the difference between Sunni and Shi’a?
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’.
See the table of differences between Sunni and Shi’a: Term 2 , Week 6
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Do the table on 5 Pilars of Islam: term 2 week 8
The Five Pillars of Islam represent the core beliefs and practices that are central to the faith of Islam. They are as follows:
- Shahada: This is the declaration of faith, affirming that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.
- 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.
- 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
- Sawm: Sawm, or fasting, is observed during the holy month of Ramadan.
- 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.
