Key Concepts
What is the term iman?
faith, belief, recognition
How many chapters are in the Quran?
114
Define salat and dua
salat= obligatory prayer 5 times a day; dua= personal prayer
What is shirk and give an example?
Shirk is the most grave sin you can commit in Islam. You will not be judged mercifully during Yawm Al-Din. An example of shirk is idolatry.
What is the human condition?
Humans must strive to submit themselves to the will of God for, without divine guidance, they are likely to stray from the path of prescribed and prohibited actions that God has set out in order to prevent moral error.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj
What is the importance of the Quran and what books does it believe in?
Declares Muhammed (PBUH) as the messenger; no mistakes or errors; Muslims will understand the will of Allah through the Quran
- Accept other valid answers
Scrolls of Abraham, Psalms of David, Gospel of Jesus, Quran of Muhammed
What is Salat al-maghrib?
Sunset Prayer
What is the Shahada?
"There is no one but God, and Muhammed is his messenger"
How does Allah judge during Yawm al-Din
Mercifully
Describe Muslim belief about God
Complete reality; nothing beyond or without God; 99 names; Most gracious, compassionate, merciful; omnipotent and omniscient; accept other valid answers
What is the Hadith?
Written sayings of Muhammed and his companions, 200 years after his death; Collection of traditions used for Islamic law and history; Answers questions about life, death, Judgement Day, how to perform prayers, Zakat, pilgrimage, etc.
What is jum'a?
a Friday prayer that is a social and personal requirement for all Muslims to reconfirm religious bonds to umma and Allah.
What is the importance of Arabic within Islam?
Pure language of Allah
True Quran is only in Arabic
Prayer contains important verses in Arabic
What are the characteristics of janna?
Gold, silver, waterfalls, wealth, no pain or sickness, paradise
What are the 6 Articles of Faith?
Belief in Allah(Tawhid), Angels, Books of Allah, Prophets of Allah, Yawm Al-Din, Divine Laws
What are the basic teachings of the Quran?
1. Love of Allah, humility, modesty, Allah's Plan
2. Officially accept Torah, Psalms, and Gospels as sacred but inferior to the Quran
3. Divine word, all must follow, makes clear how one should behave, as shown through the Quran and Life/Sayings of Muhammed
What is wudu and why is it important?
Wudu is ablutions/cleansing. It is important to cleanse before prayer because it is a form of repenting to Allah.
What is the difference between Qanum and Sharia?
Qanum is human/secular law that is not derived from God and originally created by the Sultans. Sharia is a divine law that is the concrete embodiment of divine will. Principle ethical teachings based on the love of Allah.
How do Mahayanan Buddhists see the afterlife?
Buddha continues beyond death and is now a sign for help and compassion
What is niyyah?
refers to the intent/reason behind carrying out any practice in the name of following Allah. A Muslim must have the correct niyyah before starting prayer or attempting to travel on Hajj.
What nickname was Muhammed given in Medina?
Trustworthy, Honest one
How are both men and women expected to dress during prayer?
Simply, modestly, and with dignity
Outline Muslim beliefs about Jinn
Not bound by space and time
made of smokeless fire
created to worship Allah
have negative traits
accept other valid traits
How many stages of the afterlife are outlined in the Quran and Sunnah, and what is the first stage?
14 stages. The first is Barzakh where the soul awaits the Day of Judgement.