Transcript Unit 4 Test Review

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.
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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.
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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?
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Chess
Irrigation techniques
Banking systems
Calligraphy
Hospitals
algebra
Book making
Herbal medicines
Describe a characteristic of
Islamic art.
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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
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Shahadah
Zakat
Salat
Sawm
hajj