12.2 Islamic Beliefs and Practices

What do Muslims believe the Qur'an to be?

• The written record of Muhammad's words and actions

• The model and expectations for the way of life a Muslim should follow.

• The exact word of Allah as it was told to Muhammad

• To struggle or holy war

What things does the Qur'an describe?

• Acts of worship for Muslims

• Guidelines for moral behavior for Muslims

• Rules for the social lives of Muslims

• How to get an education

Paradise as described in the Qur'an.

• Sufferning

• A beautiful garden with plenty of fine food and drink

• A banquet with wine

• A place made by God where the streets are made of gold.

This term means 'to make an effort, or to struggle," some have interpreted it as "holy war."

• Qur'an

• Haj

• Pilgramage

• Jihad

The written record of Muhammad's words and deeds.

• Jihad

• Hadith

• Sunnah

• Qur'an

Refers to the way Muhammad lived which provides a model for the duties and way of life expected of Muslims.

• Jihad

• The Haj

• Hidith

• Sunnah

What do we call the acts of worship that all Muslims must follow?

• 4 Noble Truths

• Th 8 Fold Path

• The Five Pillars of Islam

• The Path of Least Resistance

What is the pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca know as in Islam?

• The Hajj

• Fasting

• Confession

• Prayer

How many times a day are Muslims supposed to turn toward Mecca and pray?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 8

Charitable donation is which pillar of Islam?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5