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Web Quest on Islam

Introduction: Why study Islam? Religion is more than believing in a God. It is a philosophy and way of life. Religion helps shape a person's view of the world. And currently, Islam is shaping billions of people’s worlds.

The main activity for this Web quest will be to use the Internet to explore Islam and gain a better understanding of the Muslim people. Let's get going!

Process:

You will visit websites provided in this packet to research Islam, and use this information to answer each task’s questions completely.

Evaluation:

You will be learning about one of the major religions of the world so have fun, but also take this seriously. Your answers will prove how hard you worked to explore Islam. This packet will be turned in at the end of class. The more notes you take, the better chance you have to get an A.

Type the following web address into your browser:

Read the first part of the article (I. Islam and Muslims, II. Muslims and Arabs, III. Allah the one and the only God, IV Muhammad V. Source of Islam) Answerthe following multiple choice questions:

1. Islam
is a religion
is a complete way of life
is to live in peace with the Creator, one's self, with other people and with the environment.
all of the above

2. Which statement is true?
To be a Muslim, you have to be an Arab.
Every Arab is a Muslim.
Any one with any nationality or ethnicity can become a Muslim by accepting Islam.

3. The name of the Holy Book of Muslims is

Bible Torah Quran Gospel

4. Which statement is true?
Allah in Arabic is the same as God in English.
Muslims worship two gods, namely Allah and God.
None of the above.

5. Which statement is false?
Prophet Muhammad was a descendant of Prophet Ishmael, the first son of Prophet Abraham.
Prophet Muhammad received divine revelations (the Quran) from Allah through the angel Gabriel (Jibrael in Arabic).
Prophet Muhammad was born in 570 CE in Makkah, located in present-day Saudi Arabia.
Prophet Muhammad is the last prophet of God.
All of the above

6. The first source of knowledge in Islam is
The Quran
The Hadith or Sunnah
The Seerah
Prophet Muhammad
Imam

7. The second source of knowledge in Islam is
The Quran
The Hadith or Sunnah
The Seerah
Prophet Muhammad
Imam

Using the same website, Answer the following questions.

  1. Explain the difference between “Arabs” and “Muslims”.

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  1. What percentage of “Muslims” in the world are “Arabs”?

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  1. What is the literal meaning of the word “Islam”?

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  1. What is a “Muslim”?

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Go to this link:

Scroll down to Chapter 3: General Information on Islam, then list and explain in your own words the basic Islamic beliefs; Give at two-three supporting details.

  1. Basic Islamic beliefs:
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  1. List and describe the Five Pillars of Islam

** Your may use both websites to answer questions 14-15:

  1. Please write a short paragraph (4-5 complete sentences)explaining who Muhammad was and why he is so important to Muslims. Also include Muhammad’s revelations and his birth and death dates.

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  1. What is the Qur’an and what is it about? What language is the Qur’an in; can it be written in other languages?

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Click on this link to answer the following questions:

  1. Explain what the Hajj is and who it involves?

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Navigate through Step 1 and 2 to answer the following questions.

  1. In the first step of Hajj, what identity must be adopted before crossing into Hajj territory? What must people leave behind?

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  1. Explain why Mecca is an important destination in the Hajj?

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Click this link to answer the following questions about Sunni and Shi’a

  1. What question led to the divide between Sunni and Shi’a?

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  1. What is the difference between Abu Bakr and Ali?

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  1. Muslims who believe Abu Bakr was the first successor of the Prophet are known as…

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  1. Muslims who believe Ali was the rightful successor of the Prophet are known as…

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  1. What are two things Sunni and Shias agree upon?

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**Scroll down to the “Expansion” Section to find answers for 24-25

  1. Which group, Sunni or Shi’a, is the most populous in the world today?

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  1. What is an Imam and how has this position influenced Shi’a beliefs?

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