1.1 The Six Beliefs of Islam Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of Islam?
A
Voluntary submission to God.
2
Q
What are the six key beliefs for Sunnis and what do they mean?
A
- Tawhid - The oneness of Allah
- Malaikah - Belief in the existence of angels
- Belief in the authority of books
- Nubuwwah and Risalah - Belief in prophets being messengers
- Belief in the Day of Judgement
- Al-Qadr - Predestination
“He is Allah, the One and Only”
“All believe in Allah, His Angels and His Messengers.”
3
Q
What is the difference between Nubuwwah and Risalah?
A
Nubuwwah = Prophethood Risalah = The communication link between Allah and humans
4
Q
What is al-Jannah and Jahannam?
A
al-Jannah = Paradise Jahannam = Hell
5
Q
Differing opinions on predestination…
A
Sunnis believe in predestination whereas Shi’as don’t
6
Q
What is the Kitab al-iman?
A
The Book of Faith, written by the Islamic scholar Ibn to help Muslims practise the 6 key beliefs.
7
Q
What is the Hadith?
A
Another Holy Book that contains reports about Muhammad.
