1. Unit 4 Test Review Islam

2. What is a caliph? A successor to the prophet Muhammad

3. 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

4. Explain why Adam is an important prophet? He was the first man and prophet He disobeyed Allah and was banished from paradise

5. 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

6. When was Muhammad born? 570 C.E.

7. 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

8. 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

9. What is the Sunna? Collections of words and actions of Muhammad as recorded by his inner circle

10. Describe rules around the treatment of the Qur’an? Should not translate Covered with cloth Kept on important furniture in home

11. What does “Islam” mean? Submission or peace to the will of Allah

12. Who is the father of the descendants of Christianity, Islam and Judaism? Abraham

13. Explain the Sunni branch of Islam. Largest branch Traditionalists who adhere to customary practice of Muhammad Authority passed down to his descendants

14. Explain the Shia branch of Islam. Minority branch Authority passed down their family life More separation between leaders and lay people

15. What is the adan? Call to prayer

16. What is the minaret? Tower where the muezzin proclaim the call to prayer

17. Describe the Early Life milestone Adhan- prayer, baby is washed, name giving Khitan- male circumcision

18. Why is Medina sacred? Muhammad migrated here because of opposition to his preaching Muslims now attempt to follow the migration He is buried here

19. 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

20. What is an Imam? Religious leader Guides teaching of Qur’an

21. What does Eid al Fitr celebrate? 3 day feast at the end of Ramadan

22. What does Eid-al-Adha celebrate? Feast of sacrifice at the conclusion of the Hajj. Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son

23. Explain Ramadan. Fasting for 9 month of year No food, drink, smoking from sunrise to sunset Read Qur’an Commemorates first revelation of Muhammad

24. What is zakat? Obligation to give 2.5% of wealth to poor 3 rd pillar

25. What is salat? Prayer 5 times a day, washing Cleanse self from wrongdoings

26. What is sawm? Fasting during Ramadan

27. What is shahadah? Declare belief in Allah Distinguishes members of Islamic community

28. What inventions are Muslims responsible for? Chess Irrigation techniques Banking systems Calligraphy Hospitals algebra Book making Herbal medicines

29. Describe a characteristic of Islamic art. Mosaic calligraphy No images of people or animals Colourful Inside most mosques

30. 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)

31. List 3 of the 5 pillars of Islam Shahadah Zakat Salat Sawm hajj