99 Names of God

The Sustainer (Feminine)

He is sustaining life. There are a lot of bad things going on today and God could easily destroy life or take it away, but instead he sustains us and keeps us there. He also sustains the love we have for him because many people could stray away from him but we don't because he holds our love for him.

The Life-Taker (Masculine)

As a creator of life, he created in such a way that its a cycle. He knew that this universe would be once overpopulated if there were not creatures being taken away from the universe, as they are being created. No living thing stays on this earth forever, only ideas and nonliving objects do.

The All-Seeing (Masculine)

He knows everything  There are some things that happen in the world today that he obviously sees. Things we cannot control or that cant be explained, they are an action of God. One can lie to herself, but not to God. He can see when someone does something good or bad. He knows everything that happens in the world because he created it and watches it unfold.

The Compassionate (Feminine)

He is compassionate because he allows existence of all living beings, through his grace he allows. He made sure that loneliness was not an option because he made two opposite species so that a community could be produced. He gave us emotions to be able to love one another. He allows for all things to exist, and is even forgiving of people who commit evil.

All of these names or attributes can accurately refer to the same God because they all have to do with the fact that he is the Creator. The names in the previous paragraphs exemplify on how he is in control of everything here on earth, and throughout the universe. This is why we have given him these names in the first place.

Islam Webquest

Task 1.


1) What is highest estimate for the total number of Muslims that live in the world today? 2.1 billion
2) List 10 countries who have a Muslim population of 86% or greater. Afghanistan, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Tajkistan, Turkey, Yemen,
3) What country has the largest Muslim population? Indonesia
4) How many Muslims are there in the United States? .8%

Task 2.


Summarize each of the key beliefs below in a COMPLETE sentence.
1) Muslims believe in one, unique God named Allah.
2) Muslims believe that angles exist and that they are honorable creatures.
3) Muslims believe that God revealed books to His messengers as proof of mankind.
4) Muslims believe in the messengers and prophets of God.
5) Muslims believe in the Day of Judgement when everyone will be resurrected.
6) Muslims belive in Al-Quadar which is Divine Predestination.
TEACHINGS OF MUHAMMAD
Go to the following website and put 3 of Muhammad’s sayings in your own words.
1) The best struggle is the one who strives against themselves.
2) Declare truth and light.
3) Its nothing but manifestation of injustice, oppression, and tyranny.

Task 3.


1) What does the Quran provide? Direction and Salvation
2) In what language(s) does the Quran exist? Why? Arabic because that's when it was revealed.
3) During which month was the Quran sent down from Heaven? Month of Ramadan
4) What did the angel Gabriel command Muhammad to do? What happened? Read the Quran

Task 4.


1) List and explain the 5 Pillars of Faith. Shahadah-reciting the Muslim profession of faith. Salat-pray 5 times a day. Zakat- charity work. Sawm-fasting. Hajj-pilgrimage to Mecca.
2) Why are they important? Muslim believe in putting their faith into action and this is the best way to do it.
3) Why is cheating on the 5 Pillars impossible? No Muslim wants to cheat, they want to make it through and do their duties.
4) Compare the 5 Pillars with similar activities in other religions. Many other religions do the same things like charity work and fasting and praying, especially in Christianity.

Task 5.


1) What is Ramadan? The ninth month of the Islamic calendar and it when Muslims fast.
2) What restraints are placed on Muslims during Ramadan? No evil thoughts or deeds, sexual intercourse, or food and drinks except water.
3) What can destroy the good acquired during Ramadan? The telling of a lie, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, a false oath, and greed.
4) Why is the 27th day of Ramadan significant? Its said to be when Muhammad first received the revelations of the Quran.
5) What happens when Ramadan ends? Its celebrated with a three day holiday.
6) What are the 3 reasons Ramadan is important? The Quran was first revealed in this month, the gates to heaven open, and the gates to hell close.
7) Why is easier to do good during Ramadan? Because the devils are chained in hell.

Task 6.

List 5 interest facts you learned from the websites above.
1) Muslim art isn't restricted to religious work only.
2) A baby's first taste is always something sweet.
3) Muslims dont have arranged marriages.
4) They dont drink intoxicating drinks.
5) Muslims are washed and buried the same day they die.
6) Islam women cover their head.
7) Sufism is Islamic mysticism.
8) They are against euthanasia an suicide.
9) Circumcision is for cleanliness.
10)There are about 5 million Muslims in America.