Chapter 1 definition
Define Joy
A delight in my life that does not come from circumstances, but from being in fellowship with God as his child
What is our conscience?
The knowledge of right and wrong
What are the two sources of truth upon which Muslims base their worldview?
1. Quran
2. Hadith
Do Muslims believe we can have a personal relationship with God/Allah?
No
What is the difference between Yahweh and Allah
1. Yahweh is forgiving, Allah is not
2. We can have a personal relationship with Yahweh and not Allah
3. Yahweh is a part of the trinity and has a son and Allah does not
4. Yahweh is the God of the Bible and Allah is the God of the Quran
5. etc.
Define Trust
A complete confidence in God that he will do all that he promises
Name three ways God reveals truth to human kind
1. Jesus
2. Holy Spirit & Bible
3. Creation
Define Hadith
speech or sayings of Muhammad
Why do Muslims follow the 5 pillars?
To have a better chance to go to paradise
Who is Muhammad?
The founder of Islam in which Allah spoke to
Define orderliness
The ability to conduct the activities of my life in a orderly and harmonious way
Define Hajj
A religious journey or pilgrimage
What do Muslims believe about Jesus's death?
He never died
Why can't Muslims ever be sure of their salvation?
Because they don't know how many good deeds they have done in the past. And don't know how many they need to do.
Define Islam
A monotheistic worldview religion founded by
Muhammad
Define initiative
An ability to see what needs to be done and do it and do it without being told
Name four ways people bear God's image
1. Thoughts
2. emotions
3. choices
4. conscience
Define apocryphal stories
Stories that are secret or hidden
What are categories of behaviors according to shariah laws?
1. Command
2. Recommend
3. Discouraged or Disapproved
4. Forbidden
5. neutral or silent
Why do the Muslims take a pilgrimage to Mecca?
It is one of the five pillars that help to get to paradise and they do it because Muhammad did.
An attitude of honor and respect for God
Define ka'aba
The cube shaped shrine in Mecca designated as the house of Allah
Define abrogate
What are the two beliefs Muslims have on the jihah?
They say jihad is a person's struggle and each person should battle about temptation and sin.
There are many similarities in the Bible and the Quran and with Allah and Yahweh, but because there are so many similarities should we also follow the Islamic way? Why or why not?
Yes there are many similarities, but we should not follow their belief because the differences are very different and they contradict many of our beliefs.