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The Muslim World
Intro to Islam and JCI Notes
Essential Questions
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What is the difference between the terms
“Islam” and “Muslim”?
Who was Muhammad and why is he
important to the Islamic faith?
Why are the five pillars of faith important
and what are the five pillars?
How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all
similar?
Intro to Islam Notes
Key Terms
Islam
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The religion of the
Muslims, means
“submission to the will
of Allah”
Allah
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the Arabic name for
the one God in which
the Muslims believed
Qur’an
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the holy book of the
Muslims
Hajj
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the sacred pilgrimage to
Mecca that must be
performed once in each
Muslims’ life. During this
pilgrimage, pilgrims wear
identical garments so
that all stand as equals
before God.
Muhammad
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the last prophet of the
Muslims
Muslim
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“one who has
submitted”, the
followers of Islam and
the prophet
Muhammad
Hijrah
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the migration from
Mecca to Yathrib
(Medina) by
Muhammad and
some of his followers
in 622 C.E.
Sunna
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Muhammad’s
example, which is the
best model for proper
living
Shari’a
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The book of laws in which the guidance of the Qur’an
and Sunna was assembled in a practical form to help
aid Muslims in applying the will of Allah to their daily
lives. This system of law regulates the family life,
moral conduct, and business and community life of
Muslims. It brings all aspects of life together and
unites all Muslims.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
JCI Notes
Religion
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Belief in
God
One God
One God
One God
Jesus
Jesus is a
disciple
Jesus is the son of
God and Messiah
Jesus is a
Prophet
Holy Book
Torah
Old and New
Testaments (Bible)
Qur’an
Salvation
Salvation through
just and moral life
(Ten
Commandments)
Salvation by
following teachings
of Jesus (Ten
Commandments)
Salvation by
following five
pillars and living
a just life
Other Important Points
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Acceptance of earlier prophets and revelations
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Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Believe the Torah and Bible contain partial
revelations from God; however, the Qur’an is
the final revelation
Other Important Points
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Muhammad as the last great prophet
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All people are equal before God
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Among Muslim religious practices was religious
tolerance for Christians and Jews