RELG 402 - World's Living Religions
Module 6 - Islam
Module Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to :
- Identify the people and main events associated with Islam.
- Discuss the literature associated with Islam.
- Describe the teachings and ethical standards of Islam.
- Describe the world-view associated with Islam.
- Describe the varieties of worship associated with Islam.
Readings
- Textbook - Chapter 13, Islam
- Notes on Islam
- Notes on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
- Go here for student essays on Islam
Optional InterNet Resources
- Go here for Links to optional extra resources for this week.
- Useful articles can be found by using Search Engines such as GoodSearch
- Remember - always cite your sources
Study Questions
Before taking the Test, prepare an answer sheet for yourself by answering the following questions. Then you may use it, along with the textbook and the course notes, to answer the questions on the Test and to formulate a thread for the Discussion Board.
You may have to go beyond the textbook for more information on some of the questions.
- What events of importance for Islam took place in the years below
You should say what happened and why it was important. You will have to read further in to the chapter beyond the timeline for the real information
- 570 AD
- 610 AD
- 622 AD
- 632-661 AD
- 661 AD
- 661-750 AD
- 680 AD
- 750-1258
- 1095-1453
- 1281-1924
- 1979
- What three beliefs are universal parts of Muslim religious life world-wide, what religious practices do Muslims share world-wide, and what is the meaning of the word "Islam"?
- When did Muhammad receive revelations from God, what is the name for this collection of material, what are some of its distinguishing features, and how is it regarded by Muslims today?
- What is the most important principle of Islamic belief, and what does the Qur'an teach about Allah?
- What do Muslims believe about death and the after-life?
- What is the Hadith, and how is it used by Muslims?
- Which is the first pillar of Islam, and how is it used in the life of a Muslim?
- Which is the second pillar of Islam, and how is it used in the life of a Muslim?
- Which is the third pillar of Islam, and how is it expressed in the life of a Muslim?
- Which is the fourth pillar of Islam, and how is it expressed in the life of a Muslim?
- Which is the fifth pillar of Islam, and how is it performed by a Muslim?
- Write a paragraph on the Life of Muhammad
- What happened when Muhammad died, and what were the consequences of the choice of successor?
- What is an Ayatollah, and what was the importance of the Ayatollah Khomeini?
- To which branch of Islam do the majority of Muslims belong, and what are its three sources of law?
- What do Shi'a Muslims believe about the leadership of the Muslim community, and what authority do they grant to an Imam?
- Describe the concept of Jihad
- Describe the Shari'ah
- What is a Sufi, a shaykh, a tariqa. For Sufis, what is the goal of dhikr, and how do members of the Mevlevi order perform dhikr?
- Why is Jerusalem important to Islam?
For some of your answers you may have to go beyond the textbook
Prepare a set of answers for yourself, then use it to help you answer the Test and post your Thread to the Discussion Board
Discussion Board 6
Thread :
If you are a Moslem, discuss what you would most like non-Moslems to know about Islam.
If you are not a Moslem, or if you are not comfortable identifying yourself either as Moslem or non-Moslem, discuss some of the factors that influence current opinions about Islam (both pro and contra).
Replies to 2 of your classmates' Threads :
If possible, choose Threads which deal with different topics.
Do you have any particular insights and/or experiences which might be helpful to the poster or to your classmates as a whole?
Test 6
Go to the Test Section of the course, and take the test at least once before 12 noon of the Monday following the weekly assignment.
You will have 1 hour to complete the test.
You may take the test three times before the cut-off time.
Questions will vary each time you take the test.
Your highest score will count towards your course grade.
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