Islam Worksheet
Islam Worksheet
When studying Islam, it is important to understand the essential elements of the faith, how they are practiced, and the distinctions among the three branches: Shiite Islam, Sunni Islam, and Sufism.
Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following directives and note where there are differences among the three branches of Islam.
1. Explain the meaning of the name, Islam.
The name Islam is closely related to the Arabic word salam and the Hebrew word shalom meaning “peace” “purity” and “submission”, literally meaning “surrender” or “submission” to one God, Muslims translation is “Allah”. The name Islam “suggests the inner peace that is gained by surrendering to the divine. The word Islam also connotes the …show more content…
Muslims believe in the prophet Muhammad who Allah reveiled the divine word to which was later written in the first revelations of the Qur’an. Muslims believe in the division of good and evil and believe in consequences in both. They believe that one must whole heartedly commit to Allah in order to be …show more content…
They must recite the creed, which is “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.” Muslims also must pray five times daily and prior to prayer must cleans and purify the body reciting “before dawn and at midday, midafternoon, sunset, and nighttime.” (Molly, 2010 p.432). Also written in the Qur’an and standard Muslim practice requires that charity is given to the poor. Fasting during Ramadan is also necessary providing “good individual growth, and it is also an important bond that unites Muslims during a period of shared fasting known as Ramadan.” (Molloy, 2010 p. 434) Part of the basic practices of Islam is that all Muslims also take part in a pilgrimage to Mecca at some points in their lives for those who can afford it. Social order and happiness is increased through certain prohibitions imposed such as dietary restrictions of pork and alcohol, changing interest percentage rates on loans and gambling, circumcision is required, arranged marriage making marriage a civil contract, traditional male and female roles are amongst the basic practices of Islam as well.
4. Describe the goals of Islam.
The fundamental goals of Islam are a complete submission to Allah and adherence to the teachings of the Qur’an. Preservation of the religion, life, wealth, mind, lineage, and honor as well as the rights to the less fortunate
When studying Islam, it is important to understand the essential elements of the faith, how they are practiced, and the distinctions among the three branches: Shiite Islam, Sunni Islam, and Sufism.
Write a 1- to 2-paragraph response for each of the following directives and note where there are differences among the three branches of Islam.
1. Explain the meaning of the name, Islam.
The name Islam is closely related to the Arabic word salam and the Hebrew word shalom meaning “peace” “purity” and “submission”, literally meaning “surrender” or “submission” to one God, Muslims translation is “Allah”. The name Islam “suggests the inner peace that is gained by surrendering to the divine. The word Islam also connotes the …show more content…
Muslims believe in the prophet Muhammad who Allah reveiled the divine word to which was later written in the first revelations of the Qur’an. Muslims believe in the division of good and evil and believe in consequences in both. They believe that one must whole heartedly commit to Allah in order to be …show more content…
They must recite the creed, which is “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.” Muslims also must pray five times daily and prior to prayer must cleans and purify the body reciting “before dawn and at midday, midafternoon, sunset, and nighttime.” (Molly, 2010 p.432). Also written in the Qur’an and standard Muslim practice requires that charity is given to the poor. Fasting during Ramadan is also necessary providing “good individual growth, and it is also an important bond that unites Muslims during a period of shared fasting known as Ramadan.” (Molloy, 2010 p. 434) Part of the basic practices of Islam is that all Muslims also take part in a pilgrimage to Mecca at some points in their lives for those who can afford it. Social order and happiness is increased through certain prohibitions imposed such as dietary restrictions of pork and alcohol, changing interest percentage rates on loans and gambling, circumcision is required, arranged marriage making marriage a civil contract, traditional male and female roles are amongst the basic practices of Islam as well.
4. Describe the goals of Islam.
The fundamental goals of Islam are a complete submission to Allah and adherence to the teachings of the Qur’an. Preservation of the religion, life, wealth, mind, lineage, and honor as well as the rights to the less fortunate