What's covered
Key facts
Halal and Haram
Halal and haram rules are followed because Allah commands what is permitted and forbidden.
Jihad: Greater and Lesser
Many Muslims teach that lesser jihad is allowed only in defence, not aggression.
Muslim Family Life
Aqiqah is the Islamic naming ceremony for newborn babies.
Muslim Responses to Wealth and Poverty
Islamic Relief and Muslim Aid are major Muslim charities.
Sharia: Islamic Law
Sharia covers many areas of Muslim life: worship, food, family, business.
Halal and Haram
In halal slaughter the butcher says Allah's name and uses a sharp knife to make a swift cut.
Jihad: Greater and Lesser
Greater Jihad is the inner struggle to follow Allah.
Muslim Family Life
Family is the foundation of faith and community in Islam.
Muslim Responses to Wealth and Poverty
Riba (interest / usury) is forbidden in Islam.
Sharia: Islamic Law
Islamic jurisprudence that interprets Sharia is called fiqh.
Practice questions with answers
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Which food is naturally halal?
- •Bacon strips and ham
- ✓Fruits and vegetables
- •Pork sausages and bacon
- •Salted ham and pork
What does jihad literally mean?
- •Devotion and prayer
- •Holy war against enemies
- ✓Struggle or striving
- •Submission to God's will
What is the basic Muslim family unit?
- •Extended family and tribe
- ✓Husband, wife, children
- •Individual believer and community
- •Parents, grandparents, cousins
What percentage is zakah?
- •1% of total assets
- •10% of income
- ✓2.5% of wealth
- •5% of savings
What is Sharia?
- •A collection of hadith stories
- •A pilgrimage route to Makkah
- ✓Islamic law and guidance
- •The Islamic holy scripture
Why are halal/haram rules followed?
- ✓Allah commands what is permitted
- •They are personal taste only
- •They are very new ideas
- •UK law requires them all
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