Islam Key concept and meaning

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Tawhid

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Muslim belief in the oneness of God is spoken as part of the Shahadah, ‘There is one God Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.’ (1^st Pillar)

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Prophethood/

Risalah

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Beginning with Adam and ending with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). They all had their own messages for the followers.

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Halal

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Actions that are allowed e.g. eating certain permitted foods

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Haram

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For example, eating forbidden foods like pork.

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Islam

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Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world.

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Mosque/masjid

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Many Muslims try to attend the mosque for Friday prayers.

 

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Muslim

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The majority of Muslims in the UK are Sunni’s (95%)

Most of the remaining 5% are Shi’a.

 

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Shariah

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Way of life that involves submitting to the rules in the Qur’an and Hadith.

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Ummah

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On hajj many Muslims wear simple white clothing- ihram, partly to show their unity with other Muslims.

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Jihad

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2 types:

Greater = The greater jihad is the daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a Muslim, having a personal relationship with Allah.

Lesser = The lesser jihad is a physical struggle or ‘holy war’ in defence of Islam.