Rise of Islam 8.1B

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?

Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, and Pilgrimage.

What is Faith?

Belief in Allah (God) and Muhammad as his prophet.

What is Prayer?

Muslims pray 5 times a day, facing Mecca.

What are Alms?

Giving to/supporting the less fortunate (charity).

What is Fasting?

Not eating during the daylight hours of Ramadan.

What is Pilgrimage?

Visiting Mecca once in a lifetime if physically and financially able.

Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

To remember that their spiritual needs are greater than their physical needs.

What is the Kaaba?

The large black square structure in Mecca that Muslims circle during pilgrimage.

Why do Muslims wear the same garment during pilgrimage?

To show that everyone is equal in the eyes of God.

What is the Quran?

The holy book of Islam.

How did the Quran come to Muhammad?

Allah gave messages to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

Did Muhammad write the Quran?

No. He was illiterate, so the messages were passed down orally and written down later.

What is the Sunnah?

Muhammad's example for proper living.

What is Sharia?

The body of Islamic laws.

What is one major difference between Christianity and Islam concerning sin?

Christians believe Jesus takes the punishment for people's sins; Muslims believe no one else can take away the punishment for your sins.

What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all worship?

The same God.

What do the three religions trace their roots back to?

Abraham.

What do the three religions believe about the afterlife?

They believe in heaven, hell, and judgment.

What does Islam call Jews and Christians?

"People of the Book."

What are the important religious books?

Judaism → Torah; Christianity → Gospels/New Testament; Islam → Quran.

What are the three major religions' views on religious tolerance?

Religious tolerance is taught as a foundation of all three religions.

What does "moderation" mean in the Sunnah's teachings about eating?

Don't overeat; eat a normal amount and avoid excessive eating.

What are Muslims encouraged to do with food?

Share it and eat together as a family.

What caused the Sunni-Shia split?

A disagreement over who should lead Muslims after Muhammad's death.

What are the 5 Pillars in order?

Faith → Prayer → Alms → Fasting → Pilgrimage