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Unit 4 Test Review. 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.
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Unit 4 Test Review 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 • 3rd 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