Week 1: Introduction to Islam Flashcards
Translate ‘As-salamu alaykum’
A greeting meaning ‘peace be upon you’
What are some ways that people interpret God?
The embodiment of peace, love, omnipotence, omniscience, the ideal
What are the five pillars of Islam
- Shahada
- Salat
- Zahat
- Sawm
- Hajj
What is shahada?
The Muslim declaration of faith: “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God”.
It has also been transformed into hymns known as ‘nasheed’
What is salat?
Five daily prayers
What is zahat?
Yearly charity (2.5%)
What is sawm?
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
What is hajj?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
When and where was Muhammad born?
Muhammad was born in the 570 CE in the city of Mecca
When and where did Muhammad die?
Muhammad died in the 632 CD in the city of Medina
What are the names of Muhammad’s parents and uncle?
Father: Abdullah
Mother: Amina
Uncle: Abu Talib
Who did Muhammad marry, and how did they meet?
Muhammad married Khadija, his employer, at the age of 25. She was the one who proposed
How many sons and daughters did Muhammad have, and what were their fates?
3 sons and 4 daughters.
His sons died before adulthood but his daughters survived
Who else did Muhammad marry, and what was the name of their son?
Maria who gave birth to Ibrihim
When and where did Muhammad have his first religious experience?
Muhammad had his first religious experience at the age of 40 while meditating in the montains of Mecca
