Islam Flashcards
(31 cards)
What does Islam mean?
Surrender
Who is the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
What was Muhammad’s early life like?
He was born into a leading tribe of Mecca and was orphaned young. He worked as a shepherd and a Bedouin (caravan trader) before marrying Khadija, his first convert.
What is the Qur’an?
It is the reading or recitation believed to be the word of God, consisting of 114 chapters.
What significant event happened to Muhammad in a cave?
The angel Gabriel spoke to him, commanding him to ‘Recite!’
What is the Sunna?
The second most important authority in Islam, consisting of the teachings and actions of Muhammad recorded in writings known as hadith.
What is the Hijra?
The emigration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib, which they renamed Medina, marking ‘year one’ in the Islamic calendar.
Who is Allah?
The one God in Islam, previously one of many Arabic gods, with 99 names.
What does ‘Seal of the Prophet’ mean?
It signifies that while Judeo-Christian prophets partially revealed God, Muhammad is considered the last prophet.
What is the destiny in Islam?
Righteous people attain paradise, while evil people face hell.
What is the Madhi?
The messiah who is expected to restore Islam and bring order to the earth.
What is the concept of jihad?
The struggle that humans face, which is both a spiritual struggle and a social effort to preserve the order willed by Allah.
What is the Umma?
The community of all Muslims.
What is Shari’a?
The divine law derived from the Qur’an and the Sunna.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahada, Prayer (salat), Fasting, Zakat, and Pilgrimage (haji).
What is the Ka’ba?
A stone cubical structure located in the courtyard of the Great Mosque.
What is Ramadan?
A month of fasting from food, drink, sex, and smoking from sunrise to sunset.
What is the role of an imam?
An imam is a leader in the Islamic community.
What is a mosque?
A public worship space for Muslims.
What are the social standards in Islam regarding clothing?
Clothing should be fashionable and attractive but not seductive or expensive.
What are the three joys mentioned by Muhammad?
Women, prayer, and perfume.
What are the restrictions on sexual conduct in Islam?
Premarital sex and homosexuality are off-limits.
What is the stance on women’s rights in Islam?
Women are considered equal to men, and men can marry multiple women as long as they are treated equally.
