The Context of Islam Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the world’s population is Muslim?
A
23%
2
Q
(In 2011) How many people were Muslim?
A
1.57 billion
3
Q
Roughly, how many Muslims are there in Ireland?
A
c. 49,000
4
Q
What does the word ‘Islam’ mean?
A
Submission to the will of Allah
5
Q
Cultural context
A
The way of life of the people living there
6
Q
Briefly describe what the Ka’ba was
A
○Means cube
○Was believed Abraham built it
○The most sacred place on earth for Muslims
○Covered in black silk and cold curtain
