Islamic Beliefs & Practices - Ch3 Sec3

What is jihad?

• to make an effort or to struggle

• to take it easy or not to worry

What is the central teaching of the Qur'an?

• there is one God, and Muhammad is his prophet

• there is one God, and you must be a good person

Why is the Qur'an important to Muslims?

• they value written words from God

• they believe it's the exact word of God, as told to Muhammad

What is the Sunnah?

• the way Muhammad lived, a model of duties and way of life

• the way only men in the Muslim religion are expected to act

What are the five pillars of Islam?

• five acts of worship required of all Muslims

• five acts of worship required of the Muslim women

Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?

• statement of faith

• daily prayer

• fasting once a month

• yearly donation to charity

According to Muhammad's example, people should treat guests with

• generosity

• kindness

A Sunnah rule says that people should obey their leaders?

• True

• False

What do Muslims learn from the Sunnah?

• How to be a good religious person in the eyes of God

• how to treat others; guidelines for business & government

What is the purpose of Islamic law?

• to have a set of rules to follow

• limits authority & sets rewards and punishments for behavior