What makes a person better than another in Islam?
Taqwa/Piety
What should you do if you don't know an answer?
Say that you don't know and try to learn.
*There is nothing wrong with not knowing something :)
How many pillars of Islam are there? Name them AND explain 1 of them
5
Shahada, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj
A Non-Muslim asks: "Why do Muslims pray?" ------ What do you say?
To worship Allah and stay connected to Him.
Ask another team a thoughtful question about Islam.
Any relevant question (teacher judges quality)
Name one thing that is sacred (not allowed to harm).
Life, property, honor, etc.
How should you speak to others about Islam? In what manner?
Kindly & Respectfully
Name the 6 Pillars of Iman in order.
1. Belief in Allah 2. the Angels
3. the Books 4. the Messengers
5. the Day of Judgment 6. Qadr
A Non-Muslim says that Islam is strict ---- What do you say in response?
It provides guidance and balance
Give one example of how a Muslim can show good character at school.
honesty, kindness, respect, helping others, avoiding gossip, etc.
How should we treat others according to The Last Sermon of the Prophet (SAWS)?
with justice and kindness
Should your actions matter when representing Islam?
Yes
What is the difference between Islam, Iman, and Ihsan?
Islam = actions
Iman = Beliefs
Ihsan = Worship Allah as if you see Him
A friend of yours makes fun of Islam ----- What do you do?
Stay calm, respond respectfully but firmly
Why is intention (niyyah) important in Islam?
Actions are judged by intentions; sincerity matters more than appearance
What should Muslims hold onto to stay guided?
Qur'an and Sunnah
What is one way to explain Islam simply?
Belief in 1 god + having good character and manners
Give one example of doing Ihsan in real life.
Example: praying with sincere focus, doing good deeds when no one sees, etc.
Someone asks a hard question you don't know the answer to ----- What do you do?
Be honest that you don't know + follow up later
You see someone spreading false information about Islam online. What should you do?
Stay calm, don’t spread it further, respond wisely if able, or report/correct with knowledge
Explain how the message of equality in the Last Sermon applies today:
All people are equal regardless of race/status; only taqwa matters (students can give examples like no racism, fairness, etc.)
What are 2 important qualities you should have when explaining Islam to others?
Kindness, patience, honesty, respect, etc.
Why does Islam combine both belief and action instead of focusing on just one?
unity of faith + practice, accountability, completeness of deen
A person says: “I believe in God, but I don’t follow any religion.”
How would you explain, using Islamic understanding, the relationship between belief (Iman) and actions (Islam)?
A correct answer should include ideas like:
A Non-Muslim friend says: “Religion is just personal and shouldn’t affect how you treat others.”
How would you respond using Islamic teaching?
A strong answer should include: