Islam Flashcards
(47 cards)
Official language of Muslims
Arabic
Muslims are strict ______
Monotheists
What books do Muslims believe to be the words of God?
Torah, Bible, Koran(Qur’an)
What is the official symbol of Islam?
Isn’t on. Closest is C with star in it
What type of art was popular with Islan?
Arabesque. This is a very geometric type of art because Muslims were not allowed to draw or paint people or nature
Who was Mohammad?
Mohammad was the last prophet. He didn’t have divine status like Jesus. He was the sum total of all the prophets. Born in year 570
Allah
God
When was Mohammad born?
570 C.E.
Leadership of the Arabs was based on ______, not _______
wisdom and generosity; wealth
Who was Abu Talib? What was his profession?
Abu Talib was Mohammad’s uncle who raised him. He worked on the caravan. He exposed Mohammad to the caravan
When and where did Mohammad first see Angel Gabriel?
Mohammad saw Angel Gabriel in 610 C.E. in the Cave of Hira.
What did Angel Gabriel tell Mohammad?
There is only one God and that Mohammad was his prophet. These revelations where found in the Koran.
Who was Mohammad’s wife?
Khadija.
How did Mohammad launch his public ministry (how did he tell people his revelation)?
By preaching to his brethren. His first convert was his wife, then his cousin Ali, then Abu Bakr and some of Mohammad’s former slaves.
Who ordered Mohammad’s assassination?
Quraysh rulers.
When did Mohammad flee from Mecca? Where did he go? Who came with him?
Mohammad fled from Mecca on September 24, 622 C.E. He went to Medina with Muhajirun (his followers)
What happened to the Muhajirun and Mohammad when they arrived in Medina?
They were welcomed by the Ansar (people of Medina). The muhajirun joined forces with the Ansar and created a community called the Umma.
When did Mohammad die?
June 8, 632 C.E.
What is the Sharia?
Code of law and theology. Outlines the Five Pillars of Faith
What are the Five Pillars of Faith?
- There is only one God and his prophet is Mohammad
- All Muslims must pray 5 times a day, facing Mecca
- All Muslims must perform charitable acts
- During the month of Ramadan, you must fast from sunrise to sunset (pregnant women, sick, and children are excused)
- All Muslims should compete a hajj in their lifetime. If they are not in good enough shape someone can go for them. If they do not have enough money, they can support someone else’s hajj instead of doing there own.
How many verses of the Koran are there?
114
What is the Sunna?
A body of teachings that presents episodes from Mohammad’s life (more general than Hadith)
Islam did not develop a _______ comparable to either Eastern or Western Christianity.
hierarchical system
What did the Koran prohibit? Why?
Alcohol and Gambling-Mohammad was exposed to these at a young age when he went on the caravan with his uncle. He did not see the benefit to either because they caused fighting and death.
Pork-Pigs would eat trash off the streets so they were considered a dirty animal. Also uncooked pork is deadly cause of disease but eating cooked pork made their teeth hurt.
