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16 Cards in this Set
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What does the list below reveal about Islam?
Muslims pray 5 times a day, Muslims women dress modestly, Muslims don't drink alcohol or eat pork, and Muslims give money to support charites. |
Islam is a way of life.
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According to Islam, Jews and Christians are "People of the Book." What does this mean?
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These religions are guided by holy writings that came from God.
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Which of the following is true of the Qur'an, but not true of the Sunnah?
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It was written with the help of the angel Gabriel.
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According to the first pillar of Faith,
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Muslims pledge to submit to God.
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For Muslims, praying 5 times a day is a way of life that emphasizes spirituality and
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Discipline.
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The word "zakat" means "purification." According to Islam's Third Pillar of Faith, sharing one's money or possessions with the needy makes wealthy pure. Why is that?
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It discourages greed.
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Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
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Pilgrimage
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Jihad means "to strive." What are Muslims striving for?
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to overcome challenges.
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When Muhammad was born in the 500s C.E., Arabia was unified in some ways, but not in others. In which way was Arabia unified at the time?
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People spoke one language
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According to Islamic teachings, how did Muhammad learn that Allah had chosen him as a prophet?
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Muhammad recieved a visit from the angel Gabriel.
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Why did Muhammad teach tolerance for Christians and Jews as "People of the Book"?
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because of thier belief in one God.
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The word Muslim means
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one who surrenders to God.
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Which of Muhammad's teachings most upset Makkah's leaders?
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the rich should share their wealth with the poor.
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After Muhammad died, Islam was ruled by 4 caliphs. According to some Muslims, who or what giuded them?
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The Qur'an
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What might the following statement tell you about Islam in the 600's?
Not everyone agrees with me, but I believe that all of our leaders should be direct descendants of Muhammad. |
There was conflict among Muslims.
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What was one benefit of Muslims, Jews, and Christans living respectfully together in Cordoba?
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They advanced art, science, and technology.
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