Open-Ended Questions: Islam
Five Pillars of Islam Declaration of Faith (Shahada) Prayers (Salah) Charity (Sawm) Fasting (Zakat) Pilgrimage (Hajj)
What are the two main branches of Islam? When and Why Split? Split into Sunni and Shi’a Permanent split during Umayyad Dynasty – over the choosing of caliph – successor to Muhammad as leader of Islamic community Sunni – (80%) caliph chosen based on merit – anyone Shi'ite/Shi’a – caliph must be a descendent of Muhammad
What forms the basis of Islamic Law? Qur’an, Hadith, Sunnah
What are the two basic beliefs of Islam? Oneness of God and Muhammad was the Final Prophet
List reasons why Muhammad is important to Islam. Final Prophet/Founder of Islam Compiled the Qur’an Dedicated the Ka’aba to God Spread message of God Hejira – established Medina
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism Similarities Monotheism Prophethood Old Testament Golden Rule Jerusalem Holy Judgment Day Heaven Prayer Charity Sacred texts Peace Good deeds and Salvation Ethical world view the dignity and equality of humankind