Key Beliefs
What word means belief in one God?
Tawhid
What city was Muhammad born in?
Mecca (Makkah)
In what language is the Qur’an written?
Arabic
What is Salah?
Muslim Prayer
What is the tower called from which the call to prayer is made at a mosque?
Minaret
What are the two main branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shi'a
Who delivered God’s message to Muhammad?
The angel Jibril
How many chapters (Surahs) are in the Qur’an?
114
Name two of the five daily prayer times Muslims observe.
sunrise, before midday, afternoon, before sunset, night
What are two key features found in a mosque? (not minaret)
Mihrab, ablution station, minbar, dome, prayer hall, etc.
What are the 99 Names of God used for in Islam?
(bonus 100 points if you can name two)
To help Muslims understand God’s nature and feel closer to Him
Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) – Shows that God is endlessly kind and forgiving.
Al-Malik (The King) – Reminds Muslims that God is the ruler of everything.
Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise) – Means that God has perfect wisdom.
Why did Muhammad leave Mecca and go to Medina?
He was being rejected in Mecca but the people of Medina wanted to learn from him
What is Wudu and why is it done before reading the Qur’an?
Wudu is ritual washing to show respect for the holy book. It also signifies cleaning one's heart.
What are two physical actions Muslims perform during Salah, and what do they show?
Ruku (bowing) shows respect, Sujood (prostration) shows submission to God, etc.
What is Hajj and why do Muslims do it?
A pilgrimage to Mecca; Muslims go to obey God, follow Prophet Ibrahim, and strengthen their faith.
How do Sunni and Shi’a Muslims differ in their beliefs about leadership after Muhammad's death?
Sunni follow elected caliphs, with the first being Abu Baker; Shi’a believe leadership belongs to Muhammad’s descendants through Ali, chosen by God. They are called Imams.
Why is it important that Muhammad was illiterate when he received the Qur’an?
It shows that the message must have come from God, not from Muhammad himself
Explain two ways Muslims show respect to the Qur’an.
Perform Wudu, keep it on a high shelf, handle with clean hands, never place it on the floor, recite carefully, etc.
Explain one reason why structured prayer is important in Islam.
unity, focus, discipline
How does a mosque help build community and support faith?
It hosts worship, education, social support, and brings Muslims together in unity.
Explain two different beliefs about God held by Sunni and Shi’a Muslims.
Sunni believe in the supremacy of God’s will; Shi’a believe that God sees all, but doesn't always act. Shi’a also believe in the Imamate, leadership by divinely chosen Imams. Shi'a also believe in a resurrection of the dead.
Explain why Muhammad is the most important prophet to Muslims.
He is the final prophet who received God’s full message through the Qur’an, which Muslims believe is a complete guide for how to live; his life is an example for all Muslims
What is the difference between the Qur’an and the Hadiths?
The Qur’an is the word of God revealed through Jibril; Hadiths are the sayings and actions of Muhammad, recorded by his followers.
Evaluate: “Prayer should not be structured.” Give two sides of the argument.
Against statement:
Salah is a duty (one of the Five Pillars).
Fixed actions (e.g. sujood, ruku) show obedience and help focus.
Praying the same way unites all Muslims (Ummah).
For statement:
Prayer should be more personal and emotional.
Structure may feel repetitive or less sincere.
Explain 2 actions that occur during Hajj.
Tawaf – Walking 7 times around the Kaaba to show love and obedience to Allah.
Sa’i – Running between the hills of Safa and Marwah, remembering Hajar’s search for water.
Standing at Arafat – Asking Allah for forgiveness; most important part of Hajj.
Stoning the pillars at Mina – Symbolises rejecting evil and following Allah.
Animal sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) – Remembering Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.