The Madrasa originated as a means for those interested in the pursuit of knowledge- a long standing value in Islam.
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What are shariah law's sources?
The sources used are the Quran, Sunnah and Hadiths.
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What two things happened to women during the jahiliyah period?
Teacher will provide correct answer.
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Is hijab a religious symbol or a cultural symbol?
Cultural symbol
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Who is Ibn al-Haytham?
Ibn al-Haytham was an Arab scientist, polymath, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the principles of optics, astronomy, mathematics, meteorology, visual perception and the scientific method.
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What language does madrasa come from?
Arabic
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What is a qadi?
judge in a court
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What form of polygamy takes place in Islam?
One male may have up to 4 wives. (Only if he can keep all of them equal.)
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What do you think hijab represents for women? Is it devotion or oppression? Explain.
Teacher will give you the correct answer.
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What is the correct scientific method?
Ask question -> Do background -> construct hypothesis -> test an experiment -> analyze results, draw conclusion -> report results
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How does western media portray madrasa?
In a negative manner
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How does a Muslim jurist reach an opinion?
The person making the decision begins with the source of Islamic knowledge, the proof (or evidence), and goes through the steps of the process to reach the product of the effort (decision), which might be applied in a court or undertaken by a person in their life.
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What is the role of the veil in Islam?
It is a form of respect to women.
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Name 2 religions that wear a headscarves.
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Sabian, Judiasm etc.
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Why was Ibn al-Haytham driven to uncover answers?
He constantly sought knowledge and truth, and it became his belief that for gaining access to the effulgence [radiance] and closeness to God, there is no better way than that of searching for truth and knowledge.
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What role does funding play in a madrasa?
The amount of money put into a madrasa depends on the level of education the school holds.
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What is the order to reach a decision in a legal case? ( Ijma, Quran, Qiyas, Sunnah)
Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas
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Why are women the face of poverty in the world?
Teacher will give you the correct answer.
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How has the notion of "hijab" evolved through history around the world?
The opinion of the hijab has been made in a negative manner. It is seen as the tool for oppressing women.