Doctrine
Why is Islam called a “strict monotheism?”
What is “shirk” in Islam?
Who are the People of the Book? Why are they called that?
What does the word “Qur’an” mean? Why is it called that?
What role does hearing the words of the Qur’an recited play in Islam?
Why is the Qur’an called the Word of God? How is it different from the calling the Torah or Bible the “word of God?”
According to Islam, what do humans tend to forget?
Ritual
What are the five pillars in Islam? Please include their English name, Arabic name and a brief description of each:
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How many times do Muslims pray each day? Give a bit of information about the daily prayers.
What is the holy day of the week in Islam and how to Muslims celebrate it?
What are the major holidays in Islam?
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What occurs at important stages of life in Islam?
Birth
Marriage
Death
Ethics
What is Shariah law?
What are the dietary restrictions in Islam?
How do men and women dress modestly in Islam?
Is polygamy acceptable in Islam? What are the restrictions placed on this practice?
What does “jihad” actually mean and what does it refer to (what are the two types of jihad)?
What are some of the main ethical teachings in Islam?
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Society and Social Justice
What is “sufism?”
How does mosques model ethnic diversity?
Who was Muhammad Ali? Why did he convert to Islam? And how did Islam influence his decision not to fight in the Vietnam War?
What is “Muslim finance?”
Who was Benazir Bhutto?
