Islam
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
Who is the last Prophet/Messenger in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Who is thought to have been the only prophet that Allah spoke to directly?
Musa As
How many names does Allah have?
99 names
How do you greet other Muslims?
Assalamualaikum
How long did it take for the entire Quran to be revealed
approx. 23 years
How many months are there in the Islamic Calendar?
12 months
Name at least four names of Allah (swt)
Answers may vary
What is sharia?
What is lesser Jihad?
to defend Islam.
Who was the first wife of the Prophet Mohammed?
Khadijah
Why do Muslim's give to charity?
One of the 5 pillars, Zakat.
What are some holy places for Muslim's
Jerusalem, Makkah, Medina
why do people make hajj?
fulfilling our spiritual duties to Allah (SWT) and showing our submission to Him.
What is greater Jihad?
the struggle to keep belief in Allah and follow his rules, to follow the Five Pillars of Islam.
Explain two reasons why Zakah is important for Muslims.
•One of the Five Pillars- the basis of Islam.
•It relates to cleanliness, growth, blessing and praise.
•This form of charity helps to purify a person’s wealth, increases blessings in life and gains Muslims rewards in the afterlife.
•Teaches people to be less selfish.
•Zakat is an obligatory tax on every Muslim designed to help the poor and empower communities.
Prophet Ismail And Prophet Ibrahim
Explain two reasons why fasting is important to Muslims.
•Ramadan is the holiest month of the year in Islamic culture. For Muslims, it’s a time for spiritual reflection and growth, to help those in need, and to spend time with loved ones.
•Fasting is important during Ramadan as it allows Muslim to devote themselves to their faith, get closer to Allah and learn patience and compassion.
•It’s about focusing on your faith, not just your physical body.
•It’s also one of the Five Pillars of Islam which are the foundation of how Muslims live their lives.
Give 3 words that Muslims might use to describe Allah.
Immanent
Transcendent
Omnipotent
Beneficent
Merciful
The only woman identified by name in the Quran.
What is the festival of Id-ul-Adha?
The festival of sacrifice. Celebrating the sacrifice Ibrahim (Abraham) was prepared to make.
What is the festival of Id-ul-Fitr?
The celebration of the end of fasting after Ramadan. It is known as the ‘festival of breaking of the fast’.
Give three of the Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam.
Jihad – the struggle to keep belief in Allah and follow his rules, to follow the Five Pillars of Islam successfully and to defend Islam.
Khums – 20 per cent annual tax. This tax is paid on any profit earned by Shi’a Muslims. The money is split between charities supporting Islamic education and anyone who is descended from Muhammad who is in need.
Amr-bil-Maroof – encouraging people to do what is good: Enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong (Surah 9:71). Maruf is anything that has been approved in Shari’ah law.
Nahil Anril Munkar – forbidding evil by discouraging people from doing what is wrong.
Tawalia – showing love. This includes both love for God and love for those who follow him.
Tabarra – disassociation. Shi’a Muslims should not associate with God’s enemies.
What is Ashura?
A time when Shi’a Muslims mark the death of Imam Hussein, Muhammad’s Grandson, in the battle of Karbala.
The Quran mentions four rivers of what substances in Paradise?
honey, wine, milk, water