God Concepts Islam Flashcards
(25 cards)
Describe the life of Muhammad as a Prophet?
He received the prophecy from Ángel Gabriel and spoke it to the people because he couldn’t read.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam
1.Shahadah (Profession of Faith)
2. The Hajj (pilgrimage)
3. Salah ( Praying 5 times a day)
4. Sawm (Fasting)
5. Zakah (Almsgiving)
What is the historical difference between Sunni and Shitte?
The Sunni’s successors can be anyone
The shitte’s successors have to be related to Muhammad
What was Muhammad’s profession before being a holy man?
A Lawyer.
What are the 4 stages of Whirling?
- Towards God
- With God
- In God
- Back to the world
What is the Hijra and why is it important?
Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution.
How do Jews, Christians, and Muslims see Jesus?
Muslims- as a prophet
Jews- as a Rabbi
Christians- as the son of God
Why do the whirling durbish whirl?
To be in rotation with the universe.
Why was Muhammad the seal of the prophets?
Because he was the last prophet.
How do Muslims interpret the Issac and Abraham story?
Issac is replaced with Ishmael.
Who was Khadijah?
She was Muhammad’s wife?
Why was Muhammad not welcome in Mecca?
He was promoting Monotheism, Morality, and Social Justice.
What is the Muslim concept of God?
Just one God, but not a trinity like Christianity.
How do Muslims view the Qur’an?
As the exact word of God.
What does the word Qur’an mean?
Recitation.
How does Islam view the day of judgement?
As either being close to God of Far, no in between.
What are the 2 accomplishments of Islam in the Golden age?
Technological and Financial advancements
Why is there a hesitation to translate the Qur’an?
Because it would take away from it being the exact word of God.
How does one become Muslim?
By reciting the Shahadah.
What is the original meaning of Jihad?
The individual striving over one’s self.
What are the 2 biggest Islam festivals and why?
Eid al-Fitr= breaking Fast
Eid ul Azha= To commemorate Ishmael
What are 2 main significances of Ashura?
God leading the Hebrews out of Egypt and the martyrdom of Husayn.
What are the 3 main functions of a Mosque?
-Funerals
-Weddings
-Learning the Qur’an
What are 2 major differences between catholic and Islam beliefs?
No trinity and not believing in Jesus as also God.
