Islam

Question 1

KEY TERM - Tawhid

Answer 1

The oneness of God.
Muslims believe that there is only one God, and that God cannot be split into different parts.

Question 2

Why do Muslims use the term ‘insh Allah’ and what does it mean?

Answer 2

It means ‘God willing’ and Muslims say it to show their belief in God’s will and how God is in control.

Question 3

What is the Qur’an?

Answer 3

The Holy Book of Islam.
Muslims believe it is the literal, uncreated word of God.
Muslims also believe that the Qur’an is the final words sent down from Allah.

Question 4

Who does the phrase “people of the book” refer to?

Answer 4

Christians and Jews as Muslims believe that the Bible is the corrupted version of the Qur’an.

Question 5

KEY TERM - Salah

Answer 5

Ritual Prayer - Muslims are expected to Pray 5 times a day as Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Question 6

How many times are Muslims expected to Pray every day?

Answer 6

Five

Question 7

KEY TERM - Wudu

Answer 7

Ritual washing before Prayer.

Question 8

Why do Muslims perform Wudu before they Pray?

Answer 8

So they are ‘Spiritually Clean’ and ready for Prayer.

Question 9

KEY TERM - Rak’ah

Answer 9

A sequence of movements in ritual prayer

Question 10

KEY TERM - Niyyah

Answer 10

Being ‘God conscious’ and having the right intentions

Question 11

KEY TERM - Jummah Prayer

Answer 11

Communal prayers that happen once a week, midday on Fridays.
These often include a sermon.

Question 12

KEY TERM - Du’a Prayers

Answer 12

Personal Prayers

Question 13

What makes Du’a prayers different from Salah prayers?

Answer 13

Du’a prayers are personal prayers that Muslims can make without any set time frames or expectations.
However for Salah prayers are ritual prayers that are performed at five set times during the day.

Question 14

What is the significance of Prayer in Islam?

Answer 14

• Shows submission to Allah
• Cleanses away corruption of the world
• It’s a reminder of the presence of God
• Unites Muslims (Umma)
• It removes sins “as water removes dirt”

Question 15

In which direction do Muslims face when they pray?

Answer 15

In the direction of the Ka’bah in Mecca.

Question 16

KEY TERM - Zakah

Answer 16

Almsgiving - one of the Five Pillars
Muslims give 2.5% of their savings as Zakah at the end of Ramadan every year.

Question 17

Where does Zakah money go?

Answer 17

To whoever needs it :
- People in debt
- The poor and the needy
- Prisoners of War
- New Muslims
- Travellers who need money
- Muslims studying Islam
- Schools, hospitals, libraries, and Mosques

Question 18

Who is exempt from giving Zakah?

Answer 18

People who don’t have enough / are struggling for money.

Question 19

KEY TERM - Ramadan

Answer 19

The ninth month of the Muslim calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Question 20

Why is Ramadan the most important month in the Islamic calendar?

Answer 20

Muslims believe that it was during the month of Ramadan that Allah began to reveal the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 21

KEY TERM - Sawm

Answer 21

Fasting during Ramadan - one of the five pillars

Question 22

KEY TERM - Iftar

Answer 22

The meal eaten at sunset during Ramadan to break the day’s fast

Question 23

KEY TERM - Shahadah

Answer 23

Declaration of Faith - One of the five pillars

Question 24

What does the Shahadah say?

Answer 24

“I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”

Question 25

Islam is a monotheistic religion. What does “Monotheistic” mean?

Answer 25

A monotheistic religion is a Religion that believes in only one God.

Question 26

What language was the Qur’an originally revealed in?

Answer 26

Arabic

Question 27

How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?

Answer 27

114

Question 28

What is the first Surah in the Qur’an called?

Answer 28

The Surah-Al-Fatiha

Question 29

KEY TERM - Hadith

Answer 29

A Hadith is a saying of the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 30

KEY TERM - Sunnah

Answer 30

The Sunnah are the teachings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 31

Why are the Hadith and Sunnah important to Muslims?

Answer 31

They offer guidance to struggling Muslims, and how Muslims how to act. Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad was the perfect example on how to live, and so they want to model their own lives to be as close to his as possible.

Question 32

“It is easier to observe Ramadan in a Muslim country than it is in the UK” Give two reasons for each for and against.

Answer 32

AGREE - Nobody would be eating around you because most other people would be fasting too, and everyone will understand what you’re doing and why. DISAGREE - Everyone around you would be eating, and fasting is really hard for anyone.

Question 33

Name 5 ideas that are central to Islam, and what they mean

Answer 33

- Niyyah - Intention - Umma - Brotherhood - Tawhid - Oneness of God - Jihad - To struggle for Islam - Submission - Bow down to Allah

Question 34

What does it mean to be a Muslim?

Answer 34

- Living by Shari’ah Law - Learning the Qur’an - Following the example of Muhammad - Performing the five pillars - Submitting yourself to Allah

Question 35

Describe what happens during Ramadan (5)

Answer 35

During Ramadan, Muslims fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset. They break the fast everyday with a meal shared with family and friends called Iftar. People with valid reasons (such as pregnancy or illness) are exempt from fasting. However, all Muslims try to keep the month dedicated to their faith by praying more and giving money to charity (Zakah).

Question 36

Describe how Muslims pray (4)

Answer 36

Ideas you could have used : - Wudu (washing before Prayer) - Face Mecca - Take shoes off - Five times a day

Question 37

KEY TERM - Shirk

Answer 37

Thinking of anything as equal to (or even higher than) Allah. This is a big sin in Islam.

Question 38

KEY TERM - Halal

Answer 38

Anything that is permitted or allowed. Often used to refer to foods that Muslims are allowed to eat.

Question 39

KEY TERM - Saddaqah

Answer 39

Voluntary payments to charity, paid alongside Zakah

Question 40

KEY TERM - Adhan

Answer 40

Call to Prayer

Question 41

What language is the call to prayer recited in?

Answer 41

Arabic

Question 42

What percentage of a Muslim’s savings are they expected to pay for Zakah?

Answer 42

2.5%

Question 43

What does it mean when God is described as “transcendent” ?

Answer 43

God is beyond the world he created. He is not limited by time, space, or the rules of nature.

Question 44

What does it mean when God is described as “Immanent” ?

Answer 44

God is always near, and humans are able to have a personal relationship with God.

Question 45

What does the Qur’an say about God being close to humans?

Answer 45

The Qur’an says that God is nearer to us than the veins in our necks.

Question 46

Muslims belief that God is (8 points) :

Answer 46

- Immanent - Transcendent - Onmiscient - Omnipotent - Beneficent - Merciful - Judge - Creator

Question 47

What do Muslims believe Allah will do on the last day of the world?

Answer 47

He will judge all of humanity

Question 48

What’s the word used to describe the all-powerful nature of God?

Answer 48

Omnipotent

Question 49

What are the 99 names of Allah?

Answer 49

Names that the Qur’an use to describe Allah, each representing a quality of Allah

Question 50

What can Muslims learn from the 99 names?

Answer 50

What Allah is like

Question 51

Where does the work ‘Shahadah’ come from?

Answer 51

The words ‘to testify’ because it is a testament of faith