Chapter 8: Learning About World Religions: Islam

Where in the world does Islam most influence daily life today?

• Everywhere

• Middle East

• Islam

• Arabia

Why does Islam teach that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book"?

• They have holy writings given by god

• Guidance from Muhammad

• Study the Qur'an

• Honor your parents

What would most likely be found in the Sunnah?

• Guidance from Muhammad

• Muhammad

• Give to the needy

• Observe the Sabbath

Who would Muslims say is the messenger of God?

• Muhammad

• Monotheism

• They believe

• Study the Qur'an

When Muslims say, "There is no god but God." to what are they affirming their belief?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

what does praying five times a day emphasize for Muslims

• They believe

• Honor your parents

• Charity

• Give to the needy

Why do mosques all over the world have fresh, flowing water?

• For washing before prayer

• to drink

• to worship

• to splash on other people

A chart listing the five pillars of Islam would include which of the following?

• Study the Qur'an

• Give to the needy

• Honor your parents

• Observe the Sabbath

What is zakat?

• Purification

• charity

• shaddah

• belief

How do Muslims observe this?

• Zakat is charity; Muslims share their wealth and help to provide for the needy.

• Zakat is belief

• Zakat is charity

• Zakat is monotheism