RE - Islam Combined (62 Questions)

What is meant by the term ‘Tawhid’

The oneness of Allah in reference to God

What is the Islamic word meaning ‘Prophethood’ and what is meant by the term

Risalah

The term used for messengers of God beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammed

What is meant by the term ‘Halal’

Actions that are permitted in Islam

What is meant by the term ‘Haram’

Actions that are forbidden in Islam

What is meant by the term ‘Jihad’

A holy struggle or striving to be a Muslim

What is the Islamic word for ‘Mosque’

Masjid

What is meant by the term ‘Shari’ah’

A way of life that God has set out for Muslims to follow

What is meant by the term ‘Ummah’

Worldwide Muslim community

What is The Shahadah

It is the first Pillar of Faith representing Faith

What is meant by the term ‘Adhan’

Call to prayer

How many times a day is the Shahadah recited

5 times a day in each of the five prayers

Why is The Shahadah important

It is the first words whispered into a newborn baby’s ear and the last words spoken before death

What is Salat

It is second Pillar of Faith representing Prayer

How many times a day do Muslims pray

Five times a day

What is meant by the term ‘Rak’ah’

A series of movements performed in prayer to give complete submission to God

What is Zakat

It is the third Pillar of Faith representing Charity

What is meant by the term ‘Wudhu’

Cleansing before Prayer

How % of wealth is taxed for Zakat

2.5%

What is meant by the term ‘Sadaqah’

Voluntary donation to charity

What is meant by the term ‘Khalfia’

God’s representatives on Earth

Who does the money from Zakat go to

Poor, needy, travellers

What is Sawm

It is the fourth Pillar of Faith and represents Fasting

How long do Muslims fast during Ramadan

From sunrise to sunset

What is meant by the term ‘Suhar’

The meal before dawn

What is meant by the term ‘Iftar’

The meal at dusk to break fast

What activities are not allowed during the period of fasting

Eating/ drinking, smoking, sexual activity

Why is Sawm important

It teaches self-discipline, spiritual reflection and helps identify with the poor

What is Hajj

It is the fifth Pillar of Faith and represents Pilgrimage

What is the only non-compulsory Pillar of Faith

Hajj

How long does Pilgrimage (Hajj) last

Five days

What is worn during Pilgrimage (Men)

2 white cloths

What is worn during Pilgrimage (Women)

Plain ankle length coverings

What is meant by the term ‘Dhul Hijjah’

The 12th Islamic month

What city does Pilgrimage take place

Mecca

Where was Muhammed born

Mecca

Why do Muslims run between the hills of Safa and Mawah (Hajj)

It represents Hajar searching for water for her son, Ismael

Why do Muslims hurl stones at the stone pillars (Hajj)

To reject the devil as Ibrahim did

Why do men shave their heads at the end of Pilgrimage

To show they are a Hajji

What is meant by the term ‘Khums’

A 20% wealth tax paid to Muslim scholars and Leaders

What is meant by the term ‘Jihad’

The struggle or striving to be a Muslim

What is ‘Greater Jihad’

It’s the daily personal struggle to be a Muslim

What is ‘Lesser Jihad’

The use of force, only in self-defence (Holy war)

What is the term used for encouraging others to do good

Amr-bil Maroof

What is the term used to forbid evil and correct wrongs

Nahil Anril Munkar

What is meant by the term ‘Tawalia’

The love for God, Muhammed (pbuh) and all friends of God

What is meant by the term ‘Tabarra’

To disassociate from impure people

What is Eid-ul-Fitr

It is a festival that marks the end of Ramadan

How long does Eid-ul-Fitr last

3 days

How is Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated

New clothes, decorated houses, prayers, special meals, gifts/money

What is Eid-ul-Adha

It is the most important festival in Islam that marks the end of Hajj

How is Eid-ul-Adha celebrated

Each family will buy and sacrifice an animal, Prayers, new clothes, gifts

How is Eid-ul-Adha celebrated in Britain

Some Muslim businesses may close, Some Muslims may ask a butcher to slaughter a sheep for them

What is the ‘Laylat al Qadr’

The Night of Power

Why is the Night of Power important

It’s the date that the Qur’an was first revealed to Muhammed

How do Muslims celebrate the Night of Power

Staying up all night and reciting from the Qur’an

What angel revealed the Qu’ran to Muhammed

Jibril

What is Ashura (Shia)

A day of remembrance of the death of Husayn

What caused the divide between Sunni and Shia

The Battle at Karbala

What is Ashura (Sunni)

A day of remembrance of the fasting of Musa after God opened the red sea to allow the Israelites to escape the Egyptians

What is Ashura

A day of great sorrow and grief

How is Ashura celebrated

Some men beat themselves with chains and cut their heads with swords

How is Ashura celebrated (Britain)

It is encouraged to donate blood