Islam

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  • What is the holy book of Islam?
    The Quran
  • How long was the Quran dictated to Prophet Muhammad?
    Over a period of 23 years
  • Why do Muslims show great respect for the Quran?
    It is a holy and sacred text
  • What does the Quran contain for Muslims?
    Guidance and teachings
  • How do interpretations of the Quran contribute to its significance?
    They provide depth and many layers of meaning
  • What is the Arabic name for Abraham in Islam?
    Ibrahim
  • Why are images of prophets prohibited in Islam?
    It encourages idol worship
  • What do Muslims believe about drawing images of God?
    It leads to worshipping idols
  • What is the significance of the family tree mentioned in the study material?
    To identify prophets by their Islamic names
  • What is the moral of Ibrahim's story regarding sacrifice?
    Trust in God leads to protection
  • How old is Islam?
    1400 years
  • Who started the religion of Islam?
    Ibrahim
  • What percentage of the world's population are Muslim?
    25%
  • Where did Islam start?
    Mecca, Saudi Arabia
  • What is God called in Islam?
    Allah
  • Who is the Prophet of Islam?
    Muhammad
  • How did Allah help Ibrahim when he was punished?
    He swapped his son for a ram
  • What is Zam-Zam?
    A spring of water in Mecca
  • Why did Ibrahim agree to sacrifice his son?
    Because he trusted Allah
  • What is the moral of Ibrahim's story?
    Belief in God prevents bad outcomes
  • When was Muhammad born?
    570 CE
  • What was the religious state of the people in Mecca when Muhammad was born?
    They were idolaters
  • What did Muhammad do in the cave of Hira?
    Spoke to Allah through Jibril
  • What message did Muhammad bring to the Meccan people?
    There is only one God
  • How did the Meccan people respond to Muhammad's message?
    They rejected and persecuted him
  • Where did Muhammad's followers escape to?
    Medina
  • What did Muhammad and his followers build in Medina?
    The first mosque
  • What did Muhammad do upon returning to Mecca?
    Cleansed the Ka'ba of idols
  • What continued to happen to Muhammad after he returned to Mecca?
    He received more messages from God
  • When did Muhammad die?
    632 CE
  • Where was Muhammad buried?
    Medina
  • What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
    1. Shahadah - Declaration of faith
    2. Salah - Obligatory prayer
    3. Zakat - Compulsory giving
    4. Sawm - Fasting in Ramadan
    5. Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
  • What does the Shahadah represent in Islam?
    It sums up their religion
  • How many times a day do Muslims pray?
    Five times
  • What is the purpose of Sawm during Ramadan?
    To sympathize with the hungry
  • What is the significance of the Ka'ba in Islam?
    It is a place for worshipping God
  • What does Wudu refer to in Islam?
    Washing before prayers
  • What is a Rak'ah in Muslim prayer?
    A sequence of words and actions
  • Why do Muslims prostrate during prayer?
    It symbolizes humility before God
  • What shows Muslims the direction of Mecca during prayer?
    The Mihrab