Islam

What is a caliph?
• A successor to the prophet Muhammad

Explain the debate over who would succeed Muhammad?
• 2 beliefs
• Next in line should be from his blood line
• Next in line should be most knowledgeable about teachings of
Allah
• Abu Bakr and Ali

Explain why Adam is an important prophet?
• He was the first man and prophet
• He disobeyed Allah and was banished from paradise

Explain why Abraham is an important prophet.
• He was upset with Idolatry in Ur
• He moved to Egypt, married Haggar and had a son, Ishmael
(family tree)
• Allah told him to leave his son and wife in the hot desert.
Water sprang up and saved them.
• Abraham rebuilt the ka-bah and prayer to Allah

When was Muhammad born?
• 570 C.E.

Explain why Muhammad is the last prophet.
• Angel Gabriel appeared to him
• He rejected idolatry
• He supported monotheism
• Founded Islam in 622 C.E. in Mecca

What is the Hadith?
• Muhammad’s words, action, statements about other religious practices
• Muslims use it to interpret the teaching found in the Qur’an
• Stories of what he was like

What is the Sunna?
• Collections of words and actions of Muhammad as recorded by his inner circle

Describe rules around the treatment of the Qur’an?
• Should not translate
• Covered with cloth
• Kept on important furniture in home

What does “Islam” mean?
• Submission or peace to the will of Allah

Who is the father of the descendants of
Christianity, Islam and Judaism?
• Abraham

Explain the Sunni branch of
Islam.
• Largest branch
• Traditionalists who adhere to customary practice of
Muhammad
• Authority passed down to his descendants

Explain the Shia branch of
Islam.
• Minority branch
• Authority passed down their family life
• More separation between leaders and lay people

What is the adan?
• Call to prayer

What is the minaret?
• Tower where the muezzin proclaim the call to prayer

Describe the Early Life milestone
• Adhan- prayer, baby is washed, name giving
• Khitan- male circumcision

Why is Medina sacred?
• Muhammad migrated here because of opposition to his preaching
• Muslims now attempt to follow the migration
• He is buried here

Why is Jerusalem sacred?
• Muhammad made his night visit
• Visited by Angel Gabriel
• At temple on mount Jerusalem Muhammad visited with
Abraham, Moses, and Jesus

What is an Imam?
• Religious leader
• Guides teaching of Qur’an

What does Eid al Fitr celebrate?
• 3 day feast at the end of Ramadan

What does Eid-al-Adha celebrate?
• Feast of sacrifice at the conclusion of the Hajj.
• Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son

Explain Ramadan.
• Fasting for 9 month of year
• No food, drink, smoking from sunrise to sunset
• Read Qur’an
• Commemorates first revelation of Muhammad

What is zakat?
• Obligation to give 2.5% of wealth to poor
• 3 rd pillar

What is salat?
• Prayer 5 times a day, washing
• Cleanse self from wrongdoings

What is sawm?
• Fasting during Ramadan

What is shahadah?
• Declare belief in Allah
• Distinguishes members of Islamic community

What inventions are Muslims responsible for?
• Chess
• Irrigation techniques
• Banking systems
• Calligraphy
• Hospitals
• algebra
• Book making
• Herbal medicines

Describe a characteristic of
Islamic art.
• Mosaic
• calligraphy
• No images of people or animals
• Colourful
• Inside most mosques

How are Muslim women supposed to dress? Why?
• Women’s clothing is based on virtues of modesty and respect
• Women are not to wear revealing clothing unless with the family (this has been interpreted in many ways)

List 3 of the 5 pillars of Islam
• Shahadah
• Zakat
• Salat
• Sawm
• hajj