TODAY IS TUESDAY, MARCH 14,
2017
CORRECTING CH. 9 READING NOTES- “OTHER BELIEFS OF MUSLIMS” NEWS ELA
ISLAM QUIZ #1 CORRECTIONS
If you scored below 80% (less than 16/20), you have an
opportunity to make corrections for a higher score on Google
Classroom
• For each question that you missed, you must find the correct
answer in your binder
• For example, if you missed question #2 (“What is
monotheism?”), you would write the question number and answer it, citing the page in your notes where you found the answer
• Example: 2. Monotheism is the belief in one god (Ch. 8 Reading Notes)
When are the corrections due?
CH. 9 READING
NOTES, PART II
9.3 THE QUR’AN AND THE SUNNAH
1. What is the difference between the Qur’an and the Sunnah?
The Qur’an is Islam’s sacred book and is considered to be the words of God. The Sunnah is the example set by Muhammad.
2. How is the Qur’an related to the Christian Bible and the Jewish Torah?
Several of the figures in the Torah and the Bible are also found in the Qur’an. The Qur’an states that God “earlier revealed the Torah and the Gospel as a source of guidance.”
3. How do Muslims show their reverence for the Qur’an?
They do not let the book touch the ground or get dirty. Most Muslims memorize all or part of the Qur’an.
4. How are hadith related to the Sunnah?
The Sunnah are Muhammad’s actual words and deeds. Hadith are a written record of the Sunnah.
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9.9 JIHAD (STRUGGLE)
1. How does jihad relate to Muslims and their personal struggles?
Jihad gives Muslims a way to respond positively to external and internal challenges.
2. What is the “lesser jihad”? The “lesser jihad” relates to the
external struggle against oppression, the outer battle.
3. What is the “greater jihad”? The “greater jihad” is the fight
against evil within oneself.
4. What standards did the Qur’an and Muhammad set for Muslims’ conduct during war? The Qur’an and Muhammad say that
Muslims should honor agreements made with enemies and that they should not mutilate the dead, harm innocents, or destroy property, orchards, crops, sacred objects, or houses of worship.
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9.10 SHARI’AH: ISLAMIC LAW
1. What is shari’ah, and how did it develop? Shari’ah is the body of
Islamic law based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It guides
Muslims in their personal behavior. It was developed by caliphs and scholars who used the Qur’an and the Sunnah to solve
problems that arose.
2. What values does shari’ah promote? It promotes obedience to the
Qur’an and respect for others.
3. What are three examples of behaviors that shari’ah regulates? Muslims
may not eat pork, drink alcohol, or gamble. They must dress modestly.
4. How has shari’ah changed over the years? Western codes of law have
replaced or supplemented shari’ah in many Muslim countries.
Shari’ah continues to develop in response to modern ways of life.
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NEWS ELA
TODAY WE ARE GOING TO READ AN
ARTICLE ABOUT ONE OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Grab a Chromebook, sign on to newsela.com, and create a
profile.
2. Once you have created a profile, join the appropriate class: Mrs.
Gray’s Red Block, Mrs. Gray’s Yellow Block, or Mrs. Gray’s Blue Block
3. Below are the sign in codes for each section Red block: JX4JQR
Yellow block: 2EMBSX
Blue block: 8RY7WA
4. Read the article assigned, “Issue Overview: Jihad”
5. Once you finish reading the article, click on the “Quiz” button on
QUIZ
Read the section "The Situation." How is the central idea developed in this section?
A. By outlining the different rules of sharia law and how it should be practiced
B. By defining jihad and explaining how its goals are justified in the Qur’an
C. By providing a historical account of the reasons for the growth of jihadi groups
Which two of the following sentences from the text contain central ideas of the article?
1. The goal of this violent kind of jihad is to create a pure Islamic society.
2. Arab scholars and religious officials have condemned these groups and say that their kind of violent jihad is against Muslim theology.
3. Jihad first appeared in the Quran when God permitted Muhammad and his early followers to fight their persecutors in Arabia.
4. Many jihadi fighters especially like the idea of being a martyr, a person who dies for a religion.A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C.3 and 4
Based on the section "The Argument," how do the viewpoints of different jihadi fighters compare with each other?
A. Some jihadis believe that only heads of governments can declare war, but others believe that anyone can.
B. Some jihadis want all non-Muslims to follow Islamic law, while others want to take back Muslim lands.
C.Some jihadis believe that killing civilians is forbidden by Islamic texts, but others say civilian deaths are accidents.
What is the purpose of this statement from the article?
Mainstream Muslims argue that jihad is mostly a spiritual experience involving an internal struggle, to be a better Muslim, for example. In this view, violent jihad is allowed only in extreme cases and must be approved by legitimate authorities.
A. to illustrate the spiritual journey of mainstream Muslims and authorities
B. to explain why some Muslims are attracted to the idea of practicing violent jihad
C.to show that most Muslims do not share extremist groups' views of violent jihad
1. How many countries are sending pilgrims to the Hajj?
170+ different countries (as of 2003, 80% are Arab)
2. What does the Ka’aba represent?
It symbolizes the worship of the one God.
3. What is the Ka’aba wrapped in? How much does the wrapping cost? weigh?
It is called the kiswa, a 7,000 ft. silk drap embroidered with gold thread with phrases from the Qu’ran.
It costs $5,000,000; it weighs one ton
4. How do men dress for the Hajj? Why do they dress this way?
5. How many people are on the hajj?
1.5-2 million total (but has been as much as 3 million)
6. What do some pilgrims do when they change back to their original clothing?
Pilgrims shave their heads to indicate that they are changed/in a new state of being, bathe, and return to regular clothing.
7. What do Pilgrims slaughter at the end of the Hajj? What is done with the food?
Sheep or camels are sacrificed. The meat is donated to the needy.
Throughout the hajj, the pilgrims are able to practice the other four pillars of Islam. Record examples of how they experience these pillars.
• Shahada (profession of faith):chant “talbia” on the way to the Ka’ba (we
see Fildelma), chanting while walking to Arafat, ritual stoning of Satan, even to go on hajj is a profession of faith
• Salat (daily prayer): shops close, people pray wherever they are, even in
the streets
• Zakat (charity): Khalil buying food for local poor/needy families, meat
donated after slaughter
Before Hajj
(Expectations for the trip, what he/she hopes to gain, etc.)
After Hajj
(How did his/her views on Islam change? How were they personally changed?)
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Hates crowds; nervous
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Leaving luxuries behind to be
closer to God and forget status in
life (business executive, loves
golfing)
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Going with his wife
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Is humbled / finds equality before
God
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Gets very emotional during his
prayers – feels lonely, just him and
God, even surrounded by millions
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Determined to be better in every
way of life (husband, father, at his
job)
Before Hajj
(Expectations for the trip, what he/she hopes to gain, etc.)
After Hajj
(How did his/her views on Islam change? How were they personally changed?)
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Has had a hard life in South
Africa because of apartheid
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Radio announcer who invites
people to Islam
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Searching for equality and
brotherhood / an ideal world
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Wants to see Muslim values in
action
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Finds some of the equality he was
searching for at Arafat
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Finds the brotherhood and love he
wanted
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Very thankful for the experience
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Wants to “give away” what he
learned on hajj
Before Hajj
(Expectations for the trip, what he/she hopes to gain, etc.)
After Hajj
(How did his/her views on Islam change? How were they personally changed?) • Has been her dream to go on hajj - hopes to connect with Muslim community • Raised Catholic and converted in her 20s – has felt like an outsider, hurt her family a lot • Professor of neuroscience • Overcomes lots of hurdles to go on pilgrimage – male relative (her son) has to write a litter of permission, her mosque has to write a letter explaining that she is a Muslim even though her name doesn’t sound like it. • Is in a study group with other women to prepare for hajj • Wants to improve herself – you can’t just pray and be forgiven, you must continue improving • Wants to meet a Muslim man who is compatible with her in this life and whom she can share paradise with in the next life • Finds kindness from a stranger from Africa – finally feels welcome as a Muslim who does not look like a “typical” Muslim • Felt invited personally, but also just one of millions
