Unit 4 Test ReviewIslam

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