1. Open-Ended Questions: Islam

2. Five Pillars of Islam Declaration of Faith (Shahada) Prayers (Salah)
Charity (Sawm)
Fasting (Zakat)
Pilgrimage (Hajj)

3. 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

4. What forms the basis of Islamic Law?
Qur’an, Hadith, Sunnah

5. What are the two basic beliefs of Islam?
Oneness of God
and Muhammad was the Final Prophet

6. 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

7. 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