Central beliefs Flashcards
The Qur’an is the voice of Allah spoken to the
Prophet Muhammad by the ____________
Angel Gabriel
The Qur’an gives guidance on how to ______, ______, and __________
worship/ behave/ see the world
where is the Qur’an pleased in a Muslim house
on the highest piece of furniture
________ was the original language the Qur’an was written in
Arabic
what is the title given to people who have memorized the Qur’an
hafiz
how many Suras (chapters) are in the Qur’an
114
what are the Two sources that complement the Qur’an
the Sunna and the Hadith
is the Habith a collection of Muhammad’s
own words and actions, that were memorized and
recorded by his inner circle of family and
friends
No (it is the Sunna)
what dose Sunna mean
beaten path
Is the Habith a record of Muhammad’s words, actions,
and statements about current religious practices by
others, and whether he approved of those practices
yes
what are recurring themes of the Qur’an
- People need to submit to the will of Allah.
- Allah requires that people pray.
- Allah is beyond easy definition and has many dimensions.
what detracts people from the unity of God
money, possessions, nationalism, and reputation
was Jesus born of the virgin Marry according to the Islam faith
Yes
Do Islams believe that Jesus is the son of God
no (they believe he was an important prophet)
Do Muslims believe that Jesus was crucified
No (they believe that someone took his place)
