2. Islam i think not sure

Question 1

6 Articles of Faith

Answer 1

In the Sunni tradition, there are 6 articles of faith

1. Tawhid - This includes Muslim beliefs about Allah and the supremacy of Allah’s will
2. Beliefs about angles of Allah
3. Beliefs about the books of Allah
4. Beliefs about the messengers of Allah - the Rasul
5. Akhirah and the Day of Judgements
6. Al’Qadr (predestination)

Question 2

Iman

Answer 2

Belief in the six articles is called iman. These articles are believed to have been revealed by Allah

Question 3

The Usul ad-Din and the 5 principles of the Shi’a tradition

Answer 3

1. Belief in Oneness and Unity of Allah: Al-Tawhid
2. Belief in Divine Justice: Al-Adl
3. Belief in Prophethood: Al-Nubuwah
4. Belief in Imams: Al-Imamah
5. Belief in the Day of Resurrection: Al-Ma’ad

Question 4

Sunni and Shi’a agree and disagree

Answer 4

Agree:
The oneness of Allah, prophethood and the Day of Judgement

Disagree:
Leadership of the faith and belief in the divine justice

Question 5

Core beliefs

Answer 5

The core beliefs are of upmost importance to Muslimes coz through them they are able to understand all that Allah wants them to know about him. Through this they are then able to worship Allah by relying on his words sent through the prophets

The core beliefs also give Muslims a sense of their own place b4 Allah and an understanding of life after death

Question 6

Tawhid

Answer 6

Tawhid is the most important of all Islamic beliefs and is shared by both Sunni and Shi’a Muslims. Its the belief that Allah is the 1 god, he alone created the earth and he alone sustains it

Question 7

Key muslim beliefs bout A

Answer 7

• He infinite, no begin or end, was not created and cannon be destroyed
• Omnipotent and omniscient - he create hole uni, controls everything in it and will 1 day bring the world to an end. He sees all creation
• Merciful and benevolent. Helps us by sending msgers in the form of prophets to help ppl understand how to live a life following his will
• He is transcendent but also immanent
• He is fair and just

Muslims believe this life is a test for what will happen to them after death

Question 8

Whole lives

Answer 8

Muslims give their whole lives complete to the will of A, seeking to becum his servant and living in obedience to his commands. They belive A knws evrything so they will try not to sin

Question 9

Tawhid understanding

Answer 9

Tawhid enables the believer to understand that everything they have is by the will of A; they completely dependent upon him

Question 10

Humble

Answer 10

Mus demonstrate a humble attitude as there is nothing that they can do without the kindness of Allah. There is no reason to be boastful; to do so would be sinful

Knwing A is the ultimate provider can enable a Muslim to be content with their life

Question 11

Death

Answer 11

Mus believe that even the time of their death is set by A so they have nothing to fear, whatever happens is his will

Question 12

idolatry

Answer 12

Placing anyting bove A is idolatry and is considered the worst of all sins. It is called shirk. Mus would consider followers of polythiestic religions to be committing shirk by placing other things = with A

Question 13

Tawhid and Christianity

Answer 13

Belief in Tawhid means that Mus think the Christian understanding of God as the Trinity is completely wrong in seeing God as three persons in lieu of 1

Question 14

Tawhid and Sunni Vs Shi’a

Answer 14

Some Sunnis belive that Shi’a Mus do not fully believe in Tawhid. This coz Shi Mus bel in the 12 Imams who have special characteristics and are often semi-divine

Question 15

Muhammad death

Answer 15

Sun and Shi traditions are divided based on disagree over who should have been Muh’s rightful successor after his death

Question 16

Majority Mus

Answer 16

After Muh’s death the maj of Mus agree that Abu Bakr should be the first Caliph (Successor to Muh). Abu Bakr was from the same tribe, the Quraysh, as Muh

After Abu’s death Umar was appointed as the next Caliph and Uthman followed after him. Ali, the son of Muh’s uncle was the fourth Caliph appointed

Question 17

Minor Mus

Answer 17

The min of Mus bel that Ali should have been the first Caliph in lieu of Abu. Ali had been the first male convert to Islam and was part of Muh’s family. So Shi mus dont acknowledge the 3 Caliphs b4 Ali

Question 18

Al-Imamah

Answer 18

• Shi bel in the 12 imams chosen by A, all of whom = descendants of Muh, beg mit Ali
• Imams are infallible and inspired by A, their role = preserve the religion of Islam
• They protected by A from committing any sin = keeps religion pure and true
• They interpreted the Mus (Shari’ah) law that was told to Muh by A

Question 19

What happened to em

Answer 19

• First 11 Imams were martyred

- 12th believed to be alive but in occultation, w8ing to reappear

Question 20

How r they chosen

Answer 20

• The Imamate is chosen by A

- The guidance and instruct provided through the Imamate are of A himself

Question 21

Shi and Usul ad-Din

Answer 21

• There is an objective framework of right and wrong
• A is perfect and always acts in a way that’s right
• Humans are able to use their reasoning to work out what is right
• Humans should use their free will to act right
• At Day of Judgement A will judge ppl according to this moral framework
• A will send the righteous to heaven and the wicked to hell
• No such thing as predestination - humans have free will which is why A can judge them

Question 22

Sunni bout divine justice

Answer 22

They argue that there is no objective right or wrong

Everything A does is right simply bcoz he does it

They do believe in predestination

Question 23

Prophet hood (risalah)

Answer 23

• Means of comms between A and us
• Prophet = msger, chosen by A to teach, guide and train
• The msgers of A are themselves human and they are not to be worshipped
• Through them, A calls all ppl to worship him alone
• They give guidance on how to follow A and live in a way that pleases him
• Every prophet is equal. None is more signif or import
• The msgers have been sent to every nation at various times so that ppl can be brought back to follow A’s will

Question 24

The prophets

Answer 24

1st = Adam
Sunni believe that Muh was the final
Muh revealed the Qur’an