ROTW - Unit 2 Study Guide

1820 -

joseph smith claims to recieve visions from god and an angel named moroni

1830 -

book of mormon is published, the LDS church is founded

1830 - 1840 -

mormons face persecution and move westward

1844 -

smith is killed in illinois

1847 -

brigham young leads migration to utah

Abraham

father of ishmael and issac, key figure in islam

Adam

first human, first prophet

Ashura

especially important for Shi'a muslims, commemorates the death of Husain (muhammad's grandson)

At what age did Muhammad receive his first revelation?

40

baptism

by immersion usually at age 8

Brigham Young

(1801-1877) led mormons westward after Smith's death, settling in utah, and became the second president of the LDS church

Classical Period (661-1258 CE)

abbasid rule, islamic golden age, scientific/cultural advancements

confirmation

receiving the holy ghost

continuing revelation

modern prophets receive guidance from God

Daily practices of Muslims

praying 5 times a day, reading/reciting the Quran, eating halal food, dressing modestly, engaging in acts of charity/kindness

David

given the psalms

Does the Church believe that Muslims worship the same God as Christians?

Yes, the Church believes Muslims worship the same one God, though with differences in understanding.

Eid al-Adha

festival honoring abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son

Eid al-Fitr

celebration marking the end of ramadan

endowment

special temple ritual, includes making covenants with God

FIFTH

decline in islamic civilization and rise of european rule

FIRST

ishmael is born to abraham and sarah

FOURTH

baghdad becomes a major center for learning

Fridays

weekly congregational prayer

From what were the golden plates given to Joseph Smith?

The angel Moroni.

godhead

god, jesus christ, and the holy ghost are 3 seperate beings

Good Caliphs Period (632-661 CE)

expansion after Muhammad's death

Hadith

collected sayings and actions of muhammad

Hajj

pilgrimage to mecca at least once ina lifetime if able

home

important for personal prayer, scripture study, and family worship

Jesus

considered a prophet, not divine

Joseph Smith

(1805-1844) founded the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints in 1830, claimed to recieve divine revelations, including the book of mormon

late 1800s -

us government pressures the LDS church to end polygamy

Medieval Period (1258-1800s CE)

mongol invasions, ottoman empire rises

meetinghouses

weekly worship services and community gatherings take place

Modern Period (1800s-Present)

euopean colonization, independence movements, revival of islamic thought

Moses

led israelites, received the torah

Muhammad

final prophet, received the Quran

Muhammad Period (610-632 CE)

islam begins

Muslim beliefs/practices

God is created and sustainer of the universe, all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing, all-merciful, all-present, gives life and takes it away, the judge of all (saves and damns)

Noah

preached monotheism, built the Ark

plan of salvation

pre-earth life, earthly test, afterlife with different levels of heaven

priesthood ordination

for male members

Quran

holy book, believed to be the word of god

Ramadan

month of fasting

sacrament

weekly bread and water ritual

Salah

praying 5 times a day facing mecca

salvation

faith, repentance, baptism, and good works are necessary

Sawn

fasting during ramadan from sunrise to sunset

scriptures

the bible, book mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price

sealing

eternal marriage binds families together beyond death

SECOND

the quran is revealed to muhammad

SEVENTH

rise of radical islam in some regions

Shahada

decalration of faith "there is no god but allah, and muhammad is his messenger"

SIXTH

the rise of the ottoman empire

Sunnah

muhammad's teachings and way of life

temples

open to public after first opening, but when they are dedicated you must be a baptized mormon to enter

THIRD

the death of ali causes a sunni/shi'a split

today -

the LDS church has millterm-10ions of members worldwide

What are the 5 pillars of islam?

shahada, salah, zakat, sawn, hajj

what are the ordinances?

baptism, confirmation, sacrament, priesthood ordination, endowment, sealing

What challenges did Muhammad face during his preaching?

Persecution

What did Muhammad achieve in the Arabian Peninsula?

United it under Islam

What did Muhammad preach?

Monotheism

What does the Book of Mormon consider itself?

Another testament of Jesus Christ.

What does the Book of Mormon tell the story of?

Ancient American civilizations and Jesus appearing in the Americas.

What does the Church acknowledge about the roots of Islam?

The Church acknowledges shared Abrahamic roots with Islam.

What does the Church encourage between different faiths?

The Church encourages interfaith dialogue and cooperation.

What happened to Muhammad when he was young?

He was orphaned.

What is the Book of Mormon?

A sacred text of Mormonism.

What is the Church's stance on Islam as a monotheistic faith?

The Church recognizes Islam as a monotheistic faith.

What was Muhammad's profession before his prophethood?

Merchant

Where did Muhammad die?

Medina

Where did Muhammad migrate to?

Medina

Where was Muhammad born?

Mecca

Which tribe was Muhammad born into?

Quraysh

Who claimed to have translated the Book of Mormon?

Joseph Smith.

Who delivered the first revelation to Muhammad?

Angel Gabriel

Zakat

giving a portion of income to charity (2.5%)