10REL Judaism & Islam Review

Which of the following are key beliefs of Islam?

• Tawid/Belief in the unity of God

• Belief in angels & in destiny

• Belief in all 4 books of Allah (Torah, Psalms, Gospel, Qur'an)

• Belief in life after death

• Belief in the messengers of Allah

Which of the following is true for the Talmud?

• Is the Islamic 'oral law'

• Contains the mishnah & gemara

• Contains the torah, nev'im & ketuvim

• Is a source of halacha

• Was revealed by God to Moses

Which of the following is NOT true in relation to groups within Judaism?

• Orthodox Judaism is the most traditional, conservative form

• Conservative Judaism occupies the 'middle position' between Orthodox & Reform

• Reform Judaism adapts beliefs to the norms of modern society

• Conservative Judaism is also known as Progressive or Liberal Judaism

• All are only broad groupings, representing but also excluding many other forms of Judaism

Which of the following are true for Shabbat?

• Is the Sabbath for Jews

• Is instructed by mitzvot in the Torah

• Is instructed by mitzvot in Exodus

• Is observed on Sunday, from Saturday sunset to Sunday sunset

• Reflects the 7th day of creation, where God rested

In Islam, resurrection after death is a certainty

• True

• False

Which of the following are NOT kosher?

• Pig

• Cheeseburger

• Tuna

• Cow

• Chicken

Which of the following are essential for a Muslim to be accepted into heaven/paradise?

• Belief in God/Allah

• Observance of 5 pillars

• Belief in the day of judgment

• Belief in messengers & prophets of Allah, including Muhammad

• Observance of halacha/law

Which of the following are true for the Torah?

• Are handwritten on parchment scrolls and covered in fabric

• Are read from left to right with a yad/pointer

• Contains God's revelation given to Moses at Mt Sinai

• Is considered to be the law, directly from God

• Contains the first five books of the Christian Bible/Pentateuch

The Qur’an is arranged into 114 sunnahs/chapters

• True

• False

Which of the following are NOT true in relation to Halal food laws?

• Halal refers to what is not allowed

• Animals must be slaughtered in accordance to Zabihah

• Halal includes food laws, dress, behaviour etc.

• The law of necessity says prohibited foods are allowed if no viable alternative exists

• Muslims are only allowed to eat ‘what is good’ – pure, clean, wholesome, nourishing