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Islam and Judaism Study Guide
Islam
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Terms:
Allah
Quran/Koran
Shahada
Hijab
Kaba
Islam
Ghaflah
In which country are Mecca and Medina located?
Life of Muhammad:
When and where did Muhammad live?
What is his childhood like?
Who does he marry?
What is the Night of Power?
What is the central revelation that he received on this night?
Who is his first convert?
What is the reaction to his teaching? Why?
How does Muhammad get control of Mecca?
How does Muhammad reform the Kaba?
Basic Theological Concepts:
Explain each of the following basic theological concepts, including any supplementary questions below.
God● Explain it
● How is Islam’s view of God similar to Christianity’s?
● How does Islam view Christianity as erring when it comes to God’s monotheism?
Creation
● Explain it
● Compare to Christianity
Human Nature
● Explain it
● What is the difference between Islam and Christianity when it comes to the questions of “what
went wrong in the human condition?”
Obligations
● Name and explain them
Judgment
● Explain it
● What does it say about human freedom?
● Is Allah a harsh God?
Five Pillars
What are the 4 phases of revelation in Islam?
Name and thoroughly explain the 5 Pillars of Islam
Social Teachings
Know what Islam teaches concerning:
1. Economics
a. Be able to explain the body metaphor
b. What would Islam teach about capitalism?
2. The status of women
a. Name 2 concrete ways that Muhammad improved the status of women
b. Explain how the hijab is cultural rather than religious garb
c. Know Muhammad’s teaching on polygny and the restrictions placed upon it. How is the
historical context important for understanding this teaching?
3. Race Relations
4. The Use of Force
a. What does jihad mean?
b. What do Muslims deny about Islam and violence?
c. What is the greater of the types of jihad?
d. What is the central theme of Islam?
What positive aspects do you find in Islam? Explain your choices.