Topic 1 Islam Flashcards
Explain muslim beliefs about god
-They think it is there duty to pray to Allah at least 5 times a day.
-They think when praying they become closer to Allah
Explain the role of mosques in muslim communities
This is because;
-they rekindle their spirituality
-strengthen their relationship with their Creator,
-meet their Muslim brethren
-renew their sense of belonging
Name two key features of a mosque and there importance
-prayer times, they’re clocks that show the mosque prayer times, in Ramadan they might also show the time of sunrise and sunset
-prayer mat, they’re often joined together in one big carpet. They give muslims their own space to pray. They all face the same way shoulder to shoulder
Name two other key features of a mosque and there importance
-a dome, this reminds muslims about the beauty of the whole universe Allah has created. They remember this when they pray
-wudu area, this is where muslims wash before they pray. This is a symbol that they’re cleaning their minds of all their everyday thoughts so they’re focusing on Allah.
Explain what Islamophobia is
Dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims.
What is the name given to a Muslim place of worship
mosque
Name how many pillars there are in islam
5
What is the first pillar
Pillar 1-Shahadah (faith)
-A declaration of faith spoken by all muslims.
-It must be spoken publicly before a person can be considered a Muslim
What is the second pillar
Pillar 2-Salat or Salah (Prayer)
-It is every Muslim’s duty to pray to Allah five times a day.
What is the third pillar
Pillar 3- Zakat (Charity)
-It is the amount of money that every Muslim who is fianacially able must pay to support people who are poor.
-Given once a year
What is the fourth pillar
Pillar 4- Sawm or Saum (fasting)
-It means fasting.
-When fasting muslims aren’t allowed to eat or drink during the hours of daylight.
What is the fifth pillar
Pillar 5- HAJJ (Pilgrimage)
-The journey to Mecca that every adult muslim should undertake at least once in their life
