Human Condition
Describe the appearance of janna and jahannam.
Janna: beautiful, gold/silver, diamonds, etc. Jahannam: fire, darkness, snakes, scorpions
What quality of God causes Muslims to fear Him?
God's omnipotence
How much of a person's total wealth is given in charity? (percentage)
2.5%
Give 3 examples of prohibited actions?
adultery, murder, homosexuality, consuming things like pork and alcohol,eating during Ramadan or eating an animal that is not halal .
What is a difference between angels and jinns?
jinn's have free will angels don't, jinn's live on earth; angels in janna and jahannam, angels always obey God, jinn can disobey, angels are stronger
What is the black cubical structure in Mecca called?
The Kaaba
What part of the human condition is consistent through all aspects of all life?
Divine guidance/God's ability to guide and direct
What is the seventh level of Jahannam called?
Hutama
Which month of the Islamic calendar does Ramadan take place?
the ninth
What are the laws of Sharia based on?
a) the Koran and b) the guidelines of Islamic life in the Sunnah (the words and acts of Muhammad)
Why is the Koran considered to have no errors or mistakes?
because it was written in God’s word, who is faultless.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
1. Shahadah 2. Salat 3. Zakat 4. Sawm 5. Hajj
What is the word for the belief that God is unique?
wahid
How many years did it take for Muhammed to craft the Koran?
23 years
Name 2 of the 5 times of prayer?
Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, or Isha