Study Sheet on Islam: World Religions
· When we speak of Islam, God is the founder. The question really is through whom did God found Islam?
· What do the words "Allah" and "Islam" mean?
· Be able to trace the ancestors of Muhammad and Jesus all the way back to Adam, showing the connection between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
· Why is Muhammad called "The Seal of the Prophets"?
· How do Muslims view persons like Jesus, Moses, Noah, and Isaiah?
· Why is Abraham so important in Islam?
· Know the important events and dates in Muhammad's life, including his early years, his preparation for ministry, and especially The Night of Power and the Migration That Led to Victory.
· What is the year that begins the Muslim calendar and why?
· What was the initial reaction to Muhammad's preaching and why?
· How do Muslims understand the Koran? How was it written?
· How do Muslims understand the connection between the Koran and the Old and New Testaments? between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?
· What is the main goal of the Koran? How does Allah speak in it?
· What is the Islamic understanding of God, Creation, the human self, and the Day of Judgment?
· Know the Five Pillars and be able to explain how each is carried out and why each is important.
· Know the differences between Shi'ite and Sunni Muslims and between Sufi Muslims and other Muslims.
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