Philosophy

• Define Tawhid?

  ‘Oneness’ in reference to God. The basic

  Muslim belief in the oneness of God
• Define the Prophethood or ‘risalah’?

  The term used of the messengers of God,

  beginning with Adam and ending with the

  Prophet Muhammad
• Define Halal (permitted)?

  Actions or things which are permitted in Islam,

  such as eating permitted foods
• Define Haram (forbidden)?

  Actions or things which are forbidden in

  Islam, such as eating forbidden foods
• Define Jihad?

  Means to ‘strive’. There are two forms of

  jihad. The greater jihad is the daily struggle

  and inner spiritual struggle to live as a good

  Muslim. The lesser jihad is a physical struggle

  of ‘holy war’ in defence of Islam
• What is a Mosque or ‘masjid’?

  A ‘place of prostration’ for Muslims, it is a

  communal place of worship for the Muslim

  community
• Define Shari’ah (straight path)?

  A way of life; Muslims believe that God has

  set out a clear path for how Muslims should

  live. Shari’ah law is the set of moral and

  religious rules that put the principles set out

  in the Qur’an and the Hadith into practice
• Define Ummah?

  Means ‘community’. Refers to the worldwide

  community of Muslims who share a common

  religious identity
• What’s so special

  about Muhammad

  and who was he?

  1. He is the final prophet and a role model for all Muslims
  2. He is the perfect example of an ordinary man
  3. he is a man and not divine Muslims must be careful not to worship him. Instead they should follow his example
• What is the Al-Qadr:predestination?

  Muslims believe that god has a divine plan and is omniscient. He creates

  and also causes all things. His knowledge is beyond human

  comprehension
• What is Akhirah: afterlife?

  On the Day of Judgement all will be

  raised from the grave and judged based on their deeds on earth
• What is Janna (heaven)?

  Janna is a place of happiness and paradise. Once accepted they will

  cross the Bridge of As-Sirat.
• What is Jahannam (hell)?

  Many see this as a literal place of torment and suffering. The damned

  will face terrible torture and the pain of separation from God with no

  hope of return
• salah?

  1. Salah (prayer) is the second pillar of Islam and is mentioned 700 times in the Qur’an.
  2. Prayer is one of the most important ways a Muslim can worship God.
  3. Gives them a constant reminder of the importance of submitting to God’s will
• Wudu?


  which involves cleaning the hands,

  nose, face, arms, head and feet in

  a special order