1. Learning about world religions: Islam
Chapter 8
Learning about world religions: Islam
Prereading Page 1 2 3 4
Directions: There are 7 key terms in Chapter 8: Qur’an, Sunnah, Five Pillars of Islam, mosque, Ramadan, jihad, and shari’ah. Pick 2 key terms to complete the diagrams to the right.
In the center of each circle, write 1 of the key terms from Chapter 8.
In box 1, describe the term in your own words.
In box 2, compare the term to one thing it is similar to.
In box 3, list 3 words the term brings to mind.
In box 4, sketch a picture to represent the term.
Directions: For the other 5 key terms, write the definition from the textbook.
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2. What is the title of the chapter?
List the section titles below.
Quickly sketch 2 images from the chapter in the boxes below. Underneath each box, using complete sentences, write a caption that explains what you think is going on in the picture/your sketch.
Caption:
Based on the information above, write 2 predictions in complete sentences about what you will learn in this chapter.
Read the chapter summary on the last page of the chapter. Write 1 sentence that explains what you think is the main idea of the chapter.

3. Preview – Part 1 Preview – Part 2
How do the beliefs and practices of Islam shape Muslim’s lives?
Preview – Part 1
Directions:
Locate your assigned stations (see below) around the classroom.
Examine the photograph and read the information card at each station.
Respond to the questions below for both of your assigned stations in complete sentences.
Station: __________
Station: __________
2 observations/things that interest you from the photograph:
2 observations/things that interest you from the photograph:
2 ideas from the information card that you think are important:
2 ideas from the information card that you think are important:
Preview – Part 2
Directions:
Get together with a Learning Buddy announced by Mr. Jones.
Inform your Learning Buddy of the information you collected at one of your stations.
Once you and your Learning Buddy have exchanged information, write a brief, 2-3 sentence summary of what your Learning Buddy told you in the space below.
Summary:

4. Section 8.2 – Background on Islam
Define ummah.
Islam ?
Where are Muslims found in the world today?
What are 4 similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
Explain why Muslims, Jews, and Christians are all considered to be, “People of the Book,” by Muslims.
What are the holy books of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity?
According to Muslims, what sets the Qur’an apart from other holy books?

5. Section 8.3 – The Qur’an and the Sunnah
In what ways do Muslims honor the spoken and written Qur’an?
What is the difference between the Qur’an and the Sunnah?
vs.
Explain how the hadith are related to the Sunnah.
Explain how the Qur’an and the Sunnah are related to the Five Pillars of Islam. + =

6. Section 8.4 – The First Pillar: Shahadah
What is the first Pillar of Islam?
What does a Muslim say to profess or declare their faith?
What beliefs do Muslims have about Allah, or God?
What meaning does the shahadah have for Muslims?
In what situations might a person recite the shahadah?
What do Muslims believe about angels?
What do Muslims believe about judgment?

7. Section 8.5 – The Second Pillar: Salat
What is the second Pillar of Islam?
What did Muhammad say about prayer?
What does salat emphasize?
At what times throughout the day do Muslims pray?
Describe how Muslims are called to prayer.
Sequence the following parts of Muslim prayer using numbers 1 through 5, 1 marking the beginning and 5 marking the end.
_____ The imam begins the prayer by proclaiming “Allahu akbar!” meaning “God is most great!”
_____ Muslims form lines behind an imam, or prayer leader.
_____ The Muslims recite verses from the Qur’an and kneel before God.
_____ Muslims must wash their hands, face, arms, and feet in order to be pure before God.
_____ Worshippers face the qiblah, a niche in the wall that points in the direction of Makkah.
Where do Muslims prefer to pray?
What do Muslims do on Fridays?

8. Section 8.6 – The Third Pillar: Zakat
What is the third Pillar of Islam?
Why is zakat one of the most basic parts of Islam?
How are zakat and the idea of purification related?
How much of their surplus wealth are Muslims expected to give to charity?
How much?
List 5 things that zakat provides for in the modern day.
How is the practice of zakat similar to other religions?

9. Section 8.7 – The Fourth Pillar: Siyam
What is the fourth Pillar of Islam? X
When are Muslims required to fast?
Explain why Ramadan cycles through all seasons of a standard year.
What rule about food do Muslims observe during Ramadan?
What does Ramadan encourage and teach?
Describe the “night of power.”
Describe Eid al-Fitr.

10. Section 8.8 – The Fifth Pillar: Hajj
What is the fifth Pillar of Islam?
At the very least, how frequently should Muslims perform the hajj?
What does the hajj promote?
What do Muslims believe they are doing while performing the hajj in Makkah?
Describe what Muslim pilgrims do at each of the sites below on the hajj.
A. Makkah –
B. passage between two hills –
C. Mina –
D. Arafat –

11. Section 8.9 – Jihad What has jihad traditionally meant in Islam?
Under what circumstances does the Qur’an tell Muslims to fight?
What did the Qur’an forbid, and what impact did this have on certain people living under Muslim rule?
In your own words, describe what is meant when the textbook states: “Today, some have used jihad to make their governments more Islamic or to resist perceived aggression from non-Muslims with acts of terrorism.”
What do most Muslims think about the acts of terrorism that some Muslims carry out?
How is jihad an internal struggle for Muslims?
What is the difference between the “lesser jihad” and the “greater jihad”?

12. Section 8.10 – Islamic Law: Shari’ah
Define shari’ah. + =
For Muslims, what does shari’ah cover, guide, and promote?
Explain how shari’ah guides Muslim life.
Provide an instance in which shari’ah is very specific.
Describe a situation in which shari’ah is more generally applied.
Describe one of the major questions the Muslim world has been facing during the past century related to Islamic law. Provide specific examples in your description.