Islam
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Explain how Muhammad received his first revelation. | He went into a cave to meditate on the meaning of life. One evening, the angel Jilbril told him to be the messenger of Allah. |
| As a messenger of God, what was Muhammad's chief message to humankind? | The message was that there is only one God and wanted worship to him alone. |
| What was the major cause of the rise of the two major groupings of Muslims-the Sunni and the Shi'ah? | Husayn died in battle and Shi'a Muslims saw him as a matyr who restored Islam to the purity of Muhammad (his grandfather). |
| Summarize some of the major contributions of Islamic civilization to Western culture during its Golden Age. | Literature, Caligraphy, scientific and philosophical works translated into Arabic. |
| What were some of the major causes of the decline of the Muslim states in the early modern period? | The advance of Europe's economic/industrial/military power led to the long slow decline of Muslim society. |
| Summarize the historical development of the Nation of Islam in the United States. | The Nation of Islam grew in the U.S. by certain spiritual leaders such as Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and Louis Farrackhan. It was aimed at empowering African-Americans, therefore they do not mix with the Americans. |
| What does the word Qur'an mean? | It means recitation and God's final revelation and to read. |
| Why is the Qur'an the most sacred writing for Muslims? What are other sacred writings Muslims revere? | The Qur'an because it contains the collection of revelation of Muhammad directly from God in Arabic. And the Hadith is also revered. |
| Why can it be said that the Qur'an and Sunnah go hand in hand? | This is because the Qur'an presents God's word and the Sunnah presents Muhammad's way of life. Muslims believe both are needed to live and act as Muslims. |
| Compare the Hadith to the Jewish Talmud. How are they alike? | They both offer guidance to each respective believer on how to live life. Both were oral and written accounts of teachings and actions of God or Muhammad. |
| Explain what Muslims believe about the two main sections of the Islamic Profession of Faith. | God is creator and sustainer of universe. Is all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing, all-merciful, and present everywhere.He gives and takes life. He is judges all especially whether they will spent eternity in heaven or hell. |
| Name and explain the Five Pillars of Islam. | Shahadah witnessing/profession of faith Salah prayer Zakah almsgiving Sawm fasting Hajj pilgrimage |
| How does one become a Muslim? | Must must submit to the will of Allah. They do this by demonstrating acts of Muslims like the Five Pillars. Then there's an initiation ceremony. |
| What are the sources of shar'iah, and what is its role in Islam? | It is the center pieces of Islam provides guidance from God on how to live individually and as a society |
| Discuss the role of women in Islam | It has grown over time. Muslim women are very conservative and are homemakers. It had evolved over time. They have very conservative hair, dress, behaviors(how they act), and speak |
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