World Religions Islam Unit Questions and Answers Already Passed
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World Religions Islam Unit Questions
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What are the main branches of Islam, and how do they differ?
The main branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia. The primary difference lies in their beliefs
about the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad, with Sunnis recogni...
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World Religions Islam Unit Questions
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What are the main branches of Islam, and how do they differ?
✔✔ The main branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia. The primary difference lies in their beliefs
about the rightful successor to the Prophet Muhammad, with Sunnis recognizing Abu Bakr and
Shias recognizing Ali as the legitimate leader.
How does Islam view the role of prophets in relation to earlier monotheistic religions?
✔✔ Islam views prophets, including figures like Moses and Jesus, as messengers of God who
delivered earlier revelations, with Muhammad being the final prophet who completed God's
message.
What is the significance of the Quran in Islam compared to other religious scriptures?
✔✔ The Quran is considered the final and unaltered word of God in Islam, providing guidance
for all aspects of life. It is seen as the culmination of the revelations given to earlier prophets in
other religions.
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, How does the concept of Ummah unify the global Muslim community?
✔✔ The concept of Ummah refers to the global Muslim community, united by their faith and
shared religious practices, transcending national, ethnic, and cultural differences.
What is the role of religious rituals, such as prayer and fasting, in the Islamic faith?
✔✔ Religious rituals like prayer (Salah) and fasting (Sawm) are central to Islamic practice,
serving as acts of worship, spiritual discipline, and a means of reinforcing one's relationship with
God.
How does Islamic art reflect the principles of the faith?
✔✔ Islamic art reflects the principles of the faith through its emphasis on calligraphy, geometric
patterns, and aniconism, avoiding depictions of living beings to focus on abstract beauty and the
glorification of God.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam, and how do they guide a Muslim's life?
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