Islam

Question 1

What are the 6 articles of faith?

Answer 1

-Tawhid (belief in one God)
-Malaikah (belief in angels)
-Kutub (belief in Holy Books)
-Nubuwwah (belief in Prophets)
-Akhirah (Belief in Day of Judgement)
-Al Quadr (Belief in Divine Predestination)

Question 2

Why are there no pictures of Prophet Muhammad

Answer 2

He is not an idol

Question 3

What is the direction of prayer

Answer 3

Mecca

Question 4

Why does Allah have 99 names

Answer 4

As there are no images or statues Muslims use words to depict and describe Allah

Question 5

How old was Muhammad when he was chosen

Answer 5

40

Question 6

What message did Jibrail give Muhammad

Answer 6

That Allah is the one and only God

Question 7

Why are there no pictures/drawings of Allah

Answer 7

Allah is like nothing on Earth so it is impossible to draw Allah

Question 8

What are the Abrahamic religions

Answer 8

Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Question 9

What do Muslims believe about Islam

Answer 9

Muslims believe Islam is a faith that has always existed and has been revealed gradually to humanity by a number of Prophets, but the final and complete revelation was made through Prophet Muhammad

Question 10

What do Muslims believe about the Qur’an

Answer 10

-Most important SoA
-Sacred writings
-Direct word of God
-Organised in its current form
-Allah is the author and Muhammad was to whom it was revealed
-Muhammad shared the messages Jibrail gave him

Question 11

What is the Sunnah

Answer 11

The record of actions- refers to practices and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad
-sacred model for mankind
-preserved by humans
-‘path’

Question 12

What is the Hadith

Answer 12

The record of sayings- sayings of Muhammad
-preserved by humans
-‘speech’
-teachings

Question 13

What is the Shari’ah

Answer 13

Islamic law
-From Muslim scholars (Fatwas)
-guided by imams
-represents Islamic legal system
-Muslims believe that by following Shari’ah they are living life the way Allah wants them to

Question 14

What is Tawhid

Answer 14

belief in one God- absolute faith in the oneness of God and nothing can be likened to Allah

Question 15

What is Malaikah

Answer 15

Belief in angels- Muslims believe God’s greatness means he cannot communicate directly with humans and uses malaikah to pass messages to the prophets. Malaikah were God’s first creation and always obey him

Question 16

What is Kutub

Answer 16

Belief in Holy Books

Question 17

What is Nubuwwah

Answer 17

Belief in prophets- Muslims believe prophets should be respected but not worshipped

Question 18

What is Akhirah

Answer 18

Belief in day of Judgement- Muslims believe this life is a test and when you die you are judged by God and sent to Paradise or Hell

Question 19

What is Al Quadr

Answer 19

Belief in Divine Predestination- Muslims believe Allah knows or decides everything that will happen

Question 20

What are some main beliefs in Islam

Answer 20

-monotheism
-Prophet Muhammad was the last prophet and made the complete revelation of Islam
-This life is a test

Question 21

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Answer 21

Shahadah, Salah, Sawm, Zakat, Hajj

Question 22

What is Shahadah

Answer 22

Declaration of faith- usually said a few times a day, said as first words a Muslim hears when born and aimed to be last words before death. Shows dedication and commitment to Islam.

Question 23

What is Salah?

Answer 23

Prayer- There are 5 daily prayers (Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha). Allows muslims to communicate and listen to Allah

Question 24

What is sawm?

Answer 24

Fasting- during 9th month of lunar calendar (Ramadan)
-Give up food, liquid, smoking and swearing during daylight for a month. Leaves extra time for prayer, contemplation of God and reading the Qur’an. Reminds muslims to be grateful and patient

Question 25

What is Zakat

Answer 25

Charity- muslims give 2.5% of wealth to charity after having paid to support their family. These donations help Muslims purify their souls and cleanse their wealth by getting rid of unnecessary things to not get attached to money. Helping one another is also seen as helping Allah

Question 26

What is Hajj

Answer 26

Pilgrimage- Muslims undertake at least once in their lifetime in the month of Dhu'l Hijja (final month). This act of worship brings Muslims together as one and follows the practices of the prophet Muhammad

Question 27

What is Laylat al-quadr?

Answer 27

The night of power

Question 28

why is laylat al quadr significant

Answer 28

It gives Muslims the benefit of worshipping for a whole lifetime.