Chapter 8: Learning About World Religions: Islam

Mr. Meza7th Grade World History

1. How many times do Muslims pray in one day?

• Muslims pray five times in one day

2. What is it that Muslims do not eat or drink?

• They do not eat pork• They do not drink

alcohol

3. What is the Sunnah?

• The way Muslims should live

4. What are the five pillars of faith?

• Declaration of faith• Prayer• Charity• Fasting• Making a pilgrimage to

Mecca

5. What regions/countries did Islam spread to?

• The Middle east, North Africa, Spain, Central Asia and nearly to China

6. What is an Ummah?

• A single Islamic community

7. What does Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?

• They are monotheist (believe in on God)

• Trace their origins to Abraham

• Their scriptures include Adam, Noah, and Moses

8. What are the foundations of Islam?

• The Qur’an• The Sunnah

9. How do Muslims memorize the Qur’an

• In Arabic• By practicing the 5

pillars of faith

10. What is a Hadith?

• Collections that provide written evidence of Muhammad’s Sunnah (practice) through his own words and deeds

11. What is the first pillar of Islam?

• Shahadah = the declaration of faith

• They must worship one God – called Allah

• Accept that Muhammad is the messenger of God

12. What is the second Pillar of Islam?

• Salat = daily ritual prayer

• They pray 5 times a day• They pray in the

direction of the Kiblah

13. What is a mosque?

• It is Muslim house of worship

14. What must Muslims do before praying?

• Do a ritual washing of their hands, feet, faces , and arms