question 1. Why did Mohammed originally encourage muslims to pray towards Jerusalem? (2 or 3 sentences)
question 2. Why did Mohammed later encourage muslims to pray towards mecca? ( 2 or 3 sentences)
question 3. Why is it important to know the circumstances of a Quranic verse’s revelation? (2 or 3 sentences)
Question 4. According to Mernissi, why should Abu Bakra’s hadith be considered unreliable? ( 1 parapraph)
Question 5. Why was Arabia ” ripe” for Islam? ( 2 or 3 sentences)
Question 6. What does hijab mean linguistically and historically in islam? Select all that apply.
(something that hides from sight, a veil that hides God from men, a veil that hides souls from others, something that marks a border or threshold, something that makes a border or threshold between believers and non believers)
Question 7- TRUE OR FALSE
Since the earliest days of Islam the idea of the hijab or the veil has had important postitive connotations tied to the fullfillment of Gods will regarding modesty, purity and seclusion