Islam

Question 1

Tawhid

Answer 1

the basic muslim believe in the ‘oneness’ of Allah

Question 2

prophethood

Answer 2

the messengers of Allah, beginning with Adam and ending with the prophet Muhammad

Question 3

Halal

Answer 3

actions or things which are allowed within islam, such as eating allowed foods

Question 4

Haram

Answer 4

any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam, such as eating forbidden food

Question 5

Jihad

Answer 5

to strive. there are two types of jihad

Question 6

Greater jihad

Answer 6

the daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a good muslim

Question 7

Lesser jihad

Answer 7

a physical struggle or ‘holy war’ in defence of islam

Question 8

mosque

Answer 8

a communal place of worship for a muslim community

Question 9

Sharia (straight path)

Answer 9

a way of life; muslims believe Allah has a set out a clear path for how Muslims should live

Question 10

Ummah

Answer 10

the world wide community of muslims who share a common religious identity