Islam Webquest

1.     What is the highest estimate for the total number of Muslims that live in the world today? 2.1 billion
2.      List 10 countries who have a Muslim population of 86% or greater. China, UK, USA, Argentina, Cuba, India, France, Germany, Brazil and Bolivia.
3.     What country has the largest Muslim population? Indonesia
4.     How many Muslims are there in the United States? 6.6 million
5.     Summarize each key beliefs below in a complete sentence:
·      Belief in God:  There is only one God, alone in his divinity, with no division or son.
·      Belief in Angels: Angels exist and are specially honored. Their only loyalty is to God himself.
·      Belief in God’s Revealed Books: God revealed himself through the books as a guide to him and proof of his existence.
·      Belief in the Prophets and Messengers of God: Muslims believe in messengers of God starting with Adam, including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Jesus.
·      Belief in the Day of Judgment: Muslims believe in a day of judgement in which all will be resurrected and judged according to their worldly lives.
·      Belief in Al-Qadar: Muslims believe in Al-Qadar, which is Divine Predestination, but his belief in Divine Predestination does not mean that human beings do not have freewill.
6.     Go to the following website and put 3 of Muhammad’s sayings in your own words:
·      “ To struggle is to defy one's human nature and obey Allah (God).”
·      “The best way to live life is to act honestly and with a pure heart, in accordance with the words of Allah.”
·      “Anger, tyranny, and prejudice go against Allah and must be avoided.”
7.     What does the Quran provide? A template for how to live every aspect of one's life.
8.     In what language(s) does the Quran exist? Why? Arabic. It was revealed in Arabic, so non-Arabic versions are not the Quran.
9.     During which month was the Quran sent down from Heaven? 9^th month
10. What did the angel Gabriel command Muhammad to do? What happened next?Commanded Muhammad to read and then he taught Muhammad some verses from the Quran, which Muhammad memorized.
11.  List and explain the 5 pillars of Faith:
·      Shahada (Testimony of faith): Most important pillar. One is required to say with conviction at least once in his or her life.
·      Salat (Prayer): Muslims pray 5 times a day- dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and night. Prayer often occurs in a mosque, but Muslims may pray anywhere.
·      Zakat (almsgiving): Charitable giving is a requirement of faith for all Muslims. Used to benefit the poor.
·      Slyam (Fasting): literally means any ritual fasting, but is generally understood to refer to ritual fasting during the month of Ramadan. From dusk to dawn for the entire month, Muslims must refrain from eating, drinking and engaging in sexual relations.
·      Hajj (Pilgrimage): During the last month of the Islamic calendar, about two million Muslims ascend to the city of Mecca for the Hajj.  Every able-bodied Muslim is required- if finances permit to make it at least once in their life.
Why are they important?:  Helps to strengthen their faith in and service to Allah.
Why is cheating on the 5 pillars impossible?: Because all Muslims strive to perform, regardless of anything.
Compare the 5 pillars with similar activities in other religions: In Christianity, we have times of lent where we do not eat meat. Asking God for forgiveness. The Quran is similar to the Bible in Christianity.
12. What is Ramadan? 9^th month of Islamic calendar
13. What restraints are placed on Muslims during Ramadan? Not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. Smoking and sexual relations are also forbidden during fasting.
14. What can destroy the good acquired during Ramadan? Telling a lie, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, a false oath and greed or covetousness.
15. Why is the 27^th day of Ramadan significant? Muslims celebrate the Night of Power. It is believed that on this night Muhammad first received the revelation of the Holy Quran.
16. What happens when Ramadan ends? It is celebrated with one of two Islamic festivals.
17. What are 3 reasons Ramadan is important? Constitutes a period of atonement. The gates of Heaven are open. And the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up in Hell.
18. Why is easier to do good during Ramadan? Because the devil is chained in hell.
19.  List 5 interesting facts you learned from the websites above:
·      Islam is the second most popular religion.
·      Submission is the most central tenant to worshiping Allah.
·      Islam means “submission” from a word meaning “peace”.
·     Islam shares similar religious roots with Christianity and Judaism.
·      When pilgrims go to the Kaaba, they say, “At Thy service, O Lord” in response to Abraham’s summons.