Transcript Chapter 8 - Packetx

Chapter 8
Learning about world religions: Islam
Prereading Page
Directions: There are 7 key terms in
Chapter 8: Qur’an, Sunnah, Five
Pillars of Islam, mosque, Ramadan,
jihad, and shari’ah. Pick 2 key
terms to complete the diagrams to
the right.
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In the center of each circle, write
1 of the key terms from Chapter
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In box 1, describe the term in
your own words.
In box 2, compare the term to
one thing it is similar to.
In box 3, list 3 words the term
brings to mind.
In box 4, sketch a picture to
represent the term.
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Directions: For the other 5 key
terms, write the definition from the
textbook.
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What is the title of the chapter?
List the section titles below.
Quickly sketch 2 images from the chapter in the boxes below. Underneath each box, using
complete sentences, write a caption that explains what you think is going on in the
picture/your sketch.
Caption:
Caption:
Based on the information above, write 2 predictions in complete sentences about what
you will learn in this chapter.
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Read the chapter summary on the last page of the chapter. Write 1 sentence that explains
what you think is the main idea of the chapter.
How do the beliefs and practices of Islam shape Muslim’s
lives?
Preview – Part 1
Directions:
1. Locate your assigned stations (see below) around the classroom.
2. Examine the photograph and read the information card at each station.
3. Respond to the questions below for both of your assigned stations in complete sentences.
Station: __________
2 observations/things that interest you from the
photograph:
Station: __________
2 observations/things that interest you from the
photograph:
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2 ideas from the information card that you think
are important:
2 ideas from the information card that you think
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Preview – Part 2
Directions:
1. Get together with a Learning Buddy announced by Mr. Jones.
2. Inform your Learning Buddy of the information you collected at one of your stations.
3. Once you and your Learning Buddy have exchanged information, write a brief, 2-3 sentence
summary of what your Learning Buddy told you in the space below.
Summary:
Section 8.2 – Background on Islam
1. Define ummah.
2. Where are Muslims found in the world today?
3. What are 4 similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
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4. Explain why Muslims, Jews, and Christians are all considered to be, “People
of the Book,” by Muslims.
5. What are the holy books of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
6. According to Muslims, what sets the Qur’an apart from other holy books?
Section 8.3 – The Qur’an and the Sunnah
1. In what ways do Muslims honor the spoken and written Qur’an?
2. What is the difference between the Qur’an and the Sunnah?
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3. Explain how the hadith are related to the Sunnah.
4. Explain how the Qur’an and the Sunnah are related to the Five Pillars of
Islam.
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Section 8.4 – The First Pillar: Shahadah
1. What is the first Pillar of Islam?
2. What does a Muslim say to profess or declare their faith?
3. What beliefs do Muslims have about Allah, or God?
4. What meaning does the shahadah have for Muslims?
5. In what situations might a person recite the shahadah?
6. What do Muslims believe about angels?
7. What do Muslims believe about judgment?
Section 8.5 – The Second Pillar: Salat
1. What is the second Pillar of Islam?
2. What did Muhammad say about prayer?
3. What does salat emphasize?
4. At what times throughout the day do Muslims pray?
5. Describe how Muslims are called to prayer.
6. Sequence the following parts of Muslim prayer using numbers 1 through 5,
1 marking the beginning and 5 marking the end.
_____ The imam begins the prayer by proclaiming “Allahu akbar!” meaning “God is
most great!”
_____ Muslims form lines behind an imam, or prayer leader.
_____ The Muslims recite verses from the Qur’an and kneel before God.
_____ Muslims must wash their hands, face, arms, and feet in order to be pure before
God.
_____ Worshippers face the qiblah, a niche in the wall that points in the direction of
Makkah.
7. Where do Muslims prefer to pray?
8. What do Muslims do on Fridays?
Section 8.6 – The Third Pillar: Zakat
1. What is the third Pillar of Islam?
2. Why is zakat one of the most basic parts of Islam?
3. How are zakat and the idea of purification related?
4. How much of their surplus wealth are Muslims expected to give to charity?
5. List 5 things that zakat provides for in the modern day.
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6. How is the practice of zakat similar to other religions?
Section 8.7 – The Fourth Pillar: Siyam
1. What is the fourth Pillar of Islam?
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2. When are Muslims required to fast?
3. Explain why Ramadan cycles through all seasons of a standard year.
4. What rule about food do Muslims observe during Ramadan?
5. What does Ramadan encourage and teach?
6. Describe the “night of power.”
7. Describe Eid al-Fitr.
Section 8.8 – The Fifth Pillar: Hajj
1. What is the fifth Pillar of Islam?
2. At the very least, how frequently should Muslims perform the hajj?
3. What does the hajj promote?
4. What do Muslims believe they are doing while performing the hajj in
Makkah?
5. Describe what Muslim pilgrims do at each of the sites below on the hajj.
A. Makkah –
B. passage between two hills –
C. Mina –
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Section 8.9 – Jihad
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What has jihad traditionally meant in Islam?
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Under what circumstances does the Qur’an tell Muslims to fight?
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What did the Qur’an forbid, and what impact did this have on certain people living
under Muslim rule?
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In your own words, describe what is meant when the textbook states: “Today, some
have used jihad to make their governments more Islamic or to resist perceived
aggression from non-Muslims with acts of terrorism.”
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What do most Muslims think about the acts of terrorism that some Muslims carry
out?
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How is jihad an internal struggle for Muslims?
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What is the difference between the “lesser jihad” and the “greater jihad”?
Section 8.10 – Islamic Law: Shari’ah
1. Define shari’ah.
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2. For Muslims, what does shari’ah cover, guide, and promote?
3. Explain how shari’ah guides Muslim life.
4. Provide an instance in which shari’ah is very specific.
5. Describe a situation in which shari’ah is more generally applied.
6. Describe one of the major questions the Muslim world has been facing
during the past century related to Islamic law. Provide specific examples in
your description.