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The Middle East
Extra Credit:
Web Site Assignment
Directions: Respond to the following items on a separate piece of paper. Each item is worth one point unless otherwise indicated (44 points total):
ISLAM
An Intro to Islam
www.iad.org/intro/intro.html
- Name five of the 11 beliefs about Allah that are listed at this site (5 points) :
- Name three of the seven basic guidelines Muslims follow pertaining to their knowledge of their God (3 points) :
Cleanliness
- Cleanliness, both physical and spiritual are important to Muslims. List the four physical items to be kept clean by Muslims (4 points):
- What is the Arabic word for purity? _________________
- In what way do Muslims maintain purity of thought?
Muslim Contributions to Science
- List the five ares in which Muslims made contributions to science (5 points) :
Definition
- What does the word Islam mean & how is this meaning carried out by a Muslim? (2 points)
Knowledge
- Explain what gaining knowledge, both religious and non-religious, means to a Muslim (2 points) :
Main Pillars
List the definition of each of the following pillars of Islam:
- Shahadah:
- Salah:
- Sawm:
- Zakah:
- Hajj:
Other Religions
- Briefly explain Muslim views towards & about Christians and Jews:
Peace
What greeting do Muslims exchange when meeting each other?
Explain the concepts of Muslim self-defense and Jihad:
Relevance
- What are the two main domains of law? (2 points)
Sources
What does the term "Sunnah" mean in Islam?
Tolerance
- Do Muslims believe in religious tolerance? Why or why not?
Women
- Were women placed in higher or lower esteem in most instances in ancient Islam than in the rest of the ancient world?
Islamic Vocabulary
www.sim.org/islam/vocab.html
Write the Islamic word for each of the definitions listed below:
- The sacred text of Islam:
- A city in Saudi Arabia, birthplace of Muhammad, founder of Islam:
- An Islamic place of worship, literally "place of prostration" (in prayer):
- The cube-like shrine in the courtyard of the Sacred Mosque in mecca, toward which Muslims face in daily prayer:
- The Supreme Being (the God) of Islam:
- The religious faith of Muslims, literally, "submission" (to God):
Arabic Language
- Greet Mr. Charon by saying hello in Arabic.
- Say good-bye to Mr. Charon in Arabic.
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