Religious Studies
ISLAM 
QUESTIONS
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Hopfe, p.320-327 
1.  Describe the political, social and religious circumstances of the Arab people at the time of Muhammed. 

2.  How did Muhammed receive his revelations?  How was this received by the Arab people? 

3.  Explain why the Quran is important to Islam. 

p.327-334 
4.  Describe the nature of God as described in the Quran. 

5.  List the five pillars of Islam and be prepared to explain each one. 

6.  Summarize the history and current status of women in Islam? 
   Also see Smith 251-254 for this question.
 
p.334-347 
7.  What is the correct understanding of the term "jihad"? 

8.  Who are the Sufis and how do they differ from other Islamic sects? 
  Also see Smith 257-266

9.  What are the major differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. 

Smith 235-242  Part 1
10. From a Muslim point of view, what are the two obligations that humans have to God?  Why do we have these obligations?  Explain each. 

11. Explain the Muslim view of the Day of Judgement. 

Smith 248-257  Part 2
12.  What is the Muslim view on Economics and making money? 

13.  What is the Muslim view on the use of force? 
 
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