2.1.1 Core Beliefs Flashcards
Which Islamic tradition follows the Six Articles of Faith?
Sunni
What are the Six Articles of Faith?
- Tawhid - oneness of Allah- supremacy of Allah’s will
- Beliefs about Angels
- Beliefs about the books of Allah
- Beliefs about the messengers of Allah - rasul (Prophet)
- Akhirah and the Day of Judgement - Akhirah is belief in life after death
- Al’Qadr - predestination
What is belief in the Six Articles of Faith called?
Iman - this is within the Sunni tradition
Which Islamic tradition follows the five principles?
Shi’a
What is the other name for the five principles?
Usul-ad-Din
What are Usul-ad-Din (the five principles)?
- Belief in the Oneness and Unity of Allah - Al-Tawhid
- Belief in Divine Justice - Al-Adl
- Belief in Prophethood - Al-Nubuwah
- Belief in Imams - Al-Immah
- Belief in the Day of Resurrection - Al-Ma’ad
How are Sunni and Shi’a traditions similar in their Core Beliefs?
Both share a belief in the oneness of Allah, Prophethood and the Day of Judgement.
How are Sunni and Shi’a traditions different in their Core Beliefs?
Disagree over:
Al-Imamah (leadership of the faith)
Al-Adl (belief in divine justice)
Why are core beliefs important to Muslims?
- They tell Muslims what Allah wants them to know.
- This means that they can worship Allah by relying on his words sent through the prophets.
- Gives them a sense of their own place before Allah
- Gives them an understanding of life after death
Source of authority quote
Qur’an Surah 2:177
‘Righteous is he who believes in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Scriptures and the Prophet.’
What does rash mean?
messenger or prophet
What is Usul-ad-Din?
The 5 Principles of the Shi’a tradition
What is Tawhid?
The belief in the oneness of Allah and the supremacy of Allah’s will (Sunni tradition)
What is Akhira?
Belief in life after death (Sunni tradition)
What is Al’Qadr?
Belief in predestination (Sunni Tradition)
