What was Zaman Jahiliah in pre-Islamic Arabia?
A chaotic state in Arabia before Islam.
What does Asabiah mean in Jahiliah Arabia?
Extreme tribal spirit among Arabs.
What did Asabiah cause during Jahiliah?
Frequent wars.
In which year did Prophet Muhammad receive the first revelation?
In 610 AD.
Where did Prophet Muhammad receive his first revelation?
In the Cave of Hira.
What was the first word of the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad?
Iqra.
What does the word 'Iqra' mean in the first revelation?
It means 'Read'.
What does the first word 'Iqra' emphasize in Islam?
The importance of knowledge.
What is the purpose of a syura meeting?
To discuss important decisions, hear views, and reach consensus.
What does the term 'Sistem syura' mean?
A meeting system for collective decision-making.
How does the Islamic economic system emphasize justice?
Through zakat and the prohibition of riba.
What is zakat in Islamic economics?
A contribution that helps the poor and prevents wealth concentration.
Why is riba forbidden in Islam?
To prevent the rich from oppressing the poor with increasing debt interest.
Which fields did Islamic civilization produce scholars in?
Medicine, science, mathematics, and philosophy.
Who wrote the medical book Al-kanun Fi Atib?
Ibnu Sina (Avisena).
What is the European name for Ibnu Sina?
Avisena.
Which book by Ibnu Sina was a main medical textbook in Europe?
Al-kanun Fi Atib.
How long was Al-kanun Fi Atib used as a main textbook in European universities?
For hundreds of years.
Which three features have specific functions in Islamic mosque design?
Minaret, mihrab, and mimbar.
What is the minaret's purpose in a mosque?
To call the adhan (call to prayer).
What does the mihrab indicate in a mosque?
The direction of the qibla.
Where does the imam stand to deliver the khutbah?
On the mimbar.
What is the physical aspect of civilization called?
Lahiriah.
What does Lahiriah include in civilization?
Physical things that can be seen and touched, like advanced buildings.
What is the internal, unseen aspect of civilization called?
Rohaniah.
What does Rohaniah include in civilization?
Good morals, honesty, and faith.
What balance is needed for a complete and great Islamic civilization?
Between the Lahiriah and Rohaniah aspects.
What attitude does Islamic civilization encourage towards nation and country?
A sense of responsibility.
Test your knowledge with 16 questions on Islamic Civilization and Contributions.
1. Regarding Jahiliyyah in pre-Islamic Arabia, which statement(s) is/are correct?
2. Which statement(s) correctly describe asabiah among pre-Islamic Arab communities?
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