Islam section 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 questions

define mosque

"a place of prostration" a building of public worship for muslims

Why can it be said that the Qur'an and Sunnah go hand in hand?

This is because the Qur'an presents God's word and the Sunnah presents Muhammad's way of life. Muslims believe both are needed to live and act as Muslims.

list some suggested areas of dialogue with muslims

both can start by talking about there common beliefs, the nature of one god, the heritages of people formed from abraham, and the sharing of positive and peaceful human values is the best place to start

how did mecca become a holy place for muslims

As the birthplace of Muhammad and the site of Muhammad's first revelation of the Quran

Explain what Muslims believe about the two main sections of the Islamic Profession of Faith.

God is creator and sustainer of universe. Is all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing, all-merciful, and present everywhere.He gives and takes life. He is judges all especially whether they will spent eternity in heaven or hell.

Explain how Muhammad received his first revelation.

He went into a cave to meditate on the meaning of life. One evening, the angel Jilbril told him to be the messenger of Allah.

What was the major cause of the rise of the two major groupings of Muslims-the Sunni and the Shi'ah?

Husayn died in battle and Shi'a Muslims saw him as a matyr who restored Islam to the purity of Muhammad (his grandfather).

Discuss the role of women in Islam

It has grown over time. Muslim women are very conservative and are homemakers. It had evolved over time. They have very conservative hair, dress, behaviors(how they act), and speak

What are the sources of shar'iah, and what is its role in Islam?

It is the center pieces of Islam provides guidance from God on how to live individually and as a society

what is the significance of Karbala, iraq, for Shi'ah muslims

It is the site of the massacre of Muhammads son ali husayn and his companions and family. Supported by shi'ah muslims the death of husayn is understood as the martyrdom of those upholding the purity of islam shared with them by prophet muhammad. It is now a major place of pilgrimage for the Shi'ah muslims

What does the word Qur'an mean?

It means recitation and God's final revelation and to read.

Summarize some of the major contributions of Islamic civilization to Western culture during its Golden Age.

Literature, Caligraphy, scientific and philosophical works translated into Arabic.

why are medina and jerusalem also holy cities for muslims

Medina because it is the site of Muhammad's tomb. Jerusalem because Muhammad was taken up to Paradise from there.

explain two major differences between catholics and muslims

Muslims dont consider jesus as the messiah, they also don believe that there one god has manifested the way it happened with jesus,

How does one become a Muslim?

Must must submit to the will of Allah. They do this by demonstrating acts of Muslims like the Five Pillars. Then there's an initiation ceremony.

Name and explain the Five Pillars of Islam.

Shahadah witnessing/profession of faith Salah prayer Zakah almsgiving Sawm fasting Hajj pilgrimage

Summarize the historical development of the Nation of Islam in the United States.

The Nation of Islam grew in the U.S. by certain spiritual leaders such as Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and Louis Farrackhan. It was aimed at empowering African-Americans, therefore they do not mix with the Americans.

Why is the Qur'an the most sacred writing for Muslims? What are other sacred writings Muslims revere?

The Qur'an because it contains the collection of revelation of Muhammad directly from God in Arabic. And the Hadith is also revered.

What were some of the major causes of the decline of the Muslim states in the early modern period?

The advance of Europe's economic/industrial/military power led to the long slow decline of Muslim society.

As a messenger of God, what was Muhammad's chief message to humankind?

The message was that there is only one God and wanted worship to him alone. Care for the poor

Compare the Hadith to the Jewish Talmud. How are they alike?

They both offer guidance to each respective believer on how to live life. Both were oral and written accounts of teachings and actions of God or Muhammad.

what are the two major festivals for islamics

eid al fitr marks the end of ramadan occuring on the first new moon twenty nie or thirthy days after the start of the month and eid al adha is the second of the major festivals in islam and is celebrated at the end of hajj commemorates the sacriface of adraham and his son

list some similarities between catholics and muslims

they share a common heritage, both regard one God, ten commandments, honor the virgin mary, awaiting a day of judgement, commitment to the poor and homeless

what are two areas of concern when muslims engage in interreligious dialogue with catholics

they understand how muslims are looked in western culture, and many believe that the fall of the great islamic empires was due to there own religious laxity