Question 1

Identify and briefly describe each of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Accepted Answer

The Five Pillars of Islam are the five basic acts of worship that are considered mandatory for all Muslims to follow. They are:

1. Shahada: This is the declaration of faith, where a person publicly proclaims their belief in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad.

2. Salah: This refers to the ritual prayers that Muslims are required to perform five times a day, facing the Kaaba in Mecca.

3. Zakat: This is the obligation for Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need, typically 2.5% of their savings and assets.

4. Sawm: This is the fasting during the month of Ramadan, where Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset.

5. Hajj: This is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim who is physically and financially able is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime.

These Five Pillars serve as the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice, and are essential to their spiritual and moral development.

Question 2

Identify and describe the symbol used by Seyyed Hussein Nasr to depict the relationship between the Shari'a (law) and the Tariqah (way).

Accepted Answer

Seyyed Hussein Nasr uses the symbol of a tree to depict the relationship between the Shari'a (law) and the Tariqah (way). In this symbol, the Shari'a is represented by the roots of the tree, providing a strong foundation and stability. The Tariqah, on the other hand, is represented by the branches and leaves of the tree, symbolizing growth, flexibility, and spiritual nourishment. This symbol illustrates how the Shari'a provides the essential framework and guidance for the Tariqah to flourish and reach its full potential, while the Tariqah, in turn, brings vitality and depth to the practice of the Shari'a. Overall, the tree symbol conveys the interconnected and complementary nature of the Shari'a and Tariqah in the Islamic tradition.

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: reports of what the Prophet said or did
informal charity among Muslims
customs or traditions of the Prophet
five periods of daily prayer
complete cycle of prayer ritual

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The Answer of Sunna and sadaqa and rak'a and hadiths is...

Question 4

Briefly describe the primary challenges that modern education has brought to Islam.

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The answer of Briefly describe the primary challenges that modern...

Question 5

A Hajj is a pilgrimage to the city of

Accepted Answer

A)   Jerusalem.
B)   Mecca.
C)   Yathrib.
D)   Medina.

Question 6

Muslims believe the central fact of Islam to be

Accepted Answer

A)   Shari'a.
B)   the Hadiths.
C)   the Qur'an.
D)   the Bible.

Question 7

Before the revelations of the Prophet Muhammad, Arabs had no belief in deities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify and briefly describe the four main schools of Shari'a interpretation, including which dimension of Shari'a is emphasized by each.

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The answer of Identify and briefly describe the four main...

Question 9

Sunni Muslims believe

Accepted Answer

A)   an election should be used to select a spiritual leader.
B)   God chooses his imam.
C)   in self-flagellation to commemorate during Muharram.
D)   the Prophet intended 'Ali to be a religious leader.

Question 10

The most famous building for outsiders in India, the Taj Mahal, was built by a Muslim ruler for his beloved wife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Participation in the Hajj is open to all -- Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Muslim tradition, the Ka'bah was built by Abraham and Ishmael.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the main difference between Sunni and Shi'ite views of the role of the imam in Muslim life.

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The answer of Describe the main difference between Sunni and...

Question 14

Muslims do not believe in angels as messengers of Allah.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Muslims believe that divine judgment after death leads either to heaven or to hell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Muhammad's first converts came from

Accepted Answer

A)   neighboring villages.
B)   his own household.
C)   Yathrib.
D)   a foreign tribe.

Question 17

Briefly describe what is known about the Prophet's attitude toward women.

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The answer of Briefly describe what is known about the...

Question 18

If you could visit the Ka'bah, you would find

Accepted Answer

A)   a single deity to worship.
B)   a cemetery.
C)   the Black Stone.
D)   a farmer's market in Mecca.

Question 19

Identify and describe in detail what was considered to be the most valuable social and political asset of seventh century Mecca. Include to whom, why, and how this asset was important.

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The answer of Identify and describe in detail what was...

Question 20

Identify the two aspects of Christian doctrine with which Muslim beliefs conflict most. Include reasons why they conflict.

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The answer of Identify the two aspects of Christian doctrine...

Exam 10: Islam

Identify and briefly describe each of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Identify and describe the symbol used by Seyyed Hussein Nasr to depict the relationship between the Shari'a (law) and the Tariqah (way).

Match each definition to the corresponding term.

Briefly describe the primary challenges that modern education has brought to Islam.

A Hajj is a pilgrimage to the city of

Muslims believe the central fact of Islam to be

Before the revelations of the Prophet Muhammad, Arabs had no belief in deities.

Identify and briefly describe the four main schools of Shari'a interpretation, including which dimension of Shari'a is emphasized by each.

Sunni Muslims believe

The most famous building for outsiders in India, the Taj Mahal, was built by a Muslim ruler for his beloved wife.

Participation in the Hajj is open to all -- Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

In Muslim tradition, the Ka'bah was built by Abraham and Ishmael.

Describe the main difference between Sunni and Shi'ite views of the role of the imam in Muslim life.

Muslims do not believe in angels as messengers of Allah.

Muslims believe that divine judgment after death leads either to heaven or to hell.

Muhammad's first converts came from

Briefly describe what is known about the Prophet's attitude toward women.

If you could visit the Ka'bah, you would find

Identify and describe in detail what was considered to be the most valuable social and political asset of seventh century Mecca. Include to whom, why, and how this asset was important.

Identify the two aspects of Christian doctrine with which Muslim beliefs conflict most. Include reasons why they conflict.