Ch. 8 Flashcards
Qur’an
the holy book of the religion of Islam
Sunnah
the example that Muhammad set for Muslims about how to live
Five Pillars of Islam
the most basic acts of worship for Muslims:
- (Shahdah)declaration of faith,
- (Salat) prayer,
- (Zakat)charity,
- (Siyam) fasting and
- (Hajj) making a pilgrimage to Makkah.
mosque
a Muslim house of worship
Ramadan
the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims have to fast.
jihad
Muslims’ struggle with challenges within themselves and the world as they strive to please God.
shari’ah
the body of Islamic law based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
Where are Muslims found in the world today?
One out of five people in the world is Muslim. They live all over the world but you will find most living in Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Indonesia, Africa.
Two ways that Islam is similar to Christianity and Judaism?
- They are monotheists (they believe in one God)
2. All three religions trace back to Abraham.
List at least one difference between Islam and Christianity and Judaism.
The Muslims believe that the Qur’an contains God’s final revelations to the world. That the messages show how God wants his followers to act and worship.
What is the difference between the Qur’an and the Sunnah?
The Qur’an contains the words that Muhammed received from angel Gabriel and it is where God describes his laws and teachings. The Sunnah is the practice, like being kind to people and making sure your guests eat well.
How are hadith related to the Sunnah?
The hadith are written reports that are proof of Muhammad’s Sunnah through his own words.
How are the Qur’an and the Sunnah related to the Five PIllars of Islam?
The Qur’an gives commands to perform these duties and the Sunnah explains how to perform them.
Explain the meaning of two parts of the Muslim shahadah (1st pillar-faith). “There is no god but God….” “…and Muhammad is the messenger of God”
The first part says that there is only one God.
The second part identifies Muhammad as God’s messenger.
According to Muslims, who is Allah?
Allah is God in Arabic.
What do Muslims believe about angels and about judgment?
They believe that God created angels to do his work in the universe. They believe that all souls will face judgement day where God will see their actions and if they were good they go to paradise.
What is salat and what purpose does it serve?
Salat is the second pillar of Islam and it is prayer to be close to God.
Where and how often do Muslims pray?
The Muslims are called to prayer five times a day. A crier chants the prayers through loudspeakers from the mosque. They pray at the mosque but they can pray anywhere, at home, work.
Describe at least 3 of the rituals Muslims practice in their daily prayers.
Before the prayer they have to wash their hands, face, arms and feet. They face to the direction of Mecca and they start to pray and kneel to God.
What is zakat and why do Muslims practice it?
Zakat is the second Pillar of Islam and it is charity. They practice it because they believe if they share their wealth it becomes pure and it also controls greed. It also reminds them of God’s great gifts to them.
How much of their surplus wealth are Muslims expected to give to charity?
2.5 %
What kinds of things does zakat pay for?
soup kitchens, clothing and shelter for the poor, helps orphanages and hospitals.
What is siyam and when is it performed?
Siyam is the fourth Pillar of Islam and it is fasting (not eating). It is performed for a month during Ramadan on the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.
What rule about food do Muslims observe during Ramadan?
They fast from morning until sunset. They do not drink or eat. At sunset they take a break from fasting and perform an evening prayer.
