Introduction to Islam & Ethics

What does the pillar of Shahadah refer to?

• Declaration of Faith

• Prayer

• Charity

• Fasting

• Pilgrimage

Which of the following refers to cleansing before prayer?

• iftar

• wudu

• zakat

• hadith

• mikvah

Fasting during the month of Ramadan relates to which pillar?

• Shahadah

• Zakat

• Hajj

• Sawm

• Salat

Which pillar is about giving to charity?

• Shahadah

• Zakat

• Hajj

• Sawm

• Salat

Which of the following is NOT a belief in Islam?

• Belief in Mohammed as the Messiah

• Belief in angels

• Belief in one god, Allah

• Belief in the prophets

• Belief in the Day of Judgement

The Holy Text that holds the literal word of God (Allah) in Islam is the...

The sunnah & hadith are holy texts that record the sayings and actions of Allah

• True

• False

Which of the following are true for Tawhid?

• Refers to the oneness of God (Allah)

• Is a key Islamic belief relating to ethics

• Describes how God (Allah is all powerful)

• Describes how God (Allah) is the creator of everything

• Describes how God (Allah) is one with his son, Jesus

Which of the following guide ethical behaviour for Muslims?

• Following the 5 pillars

• Being guided by principles including compassion, forgiveness & mercy

• Adhering to Sharia law

• Being accountable to God, as per the Quran

• Following God's word, as recorded in the Quran

The guiding principle for the behaviour of a Muslim is what the Quran refers to as al `amal assalih'. This means:

• Right behaviour

• Virtuous deeds

• Glory to God (Allah)

• In the way of Muhammad

• In the way of Allah