Chapter three:Islam beliefs and teachings Flashcards
Give two beliefs about God found in the Surah 112 and explain what each teaches Muslims
“He is God the one”- There is only one God
“God the eternal”- God has always existed
“Tawhid is the most important belief in Islam because it influences everything that Muslims do” Evaluate this statement
Tawhid is the belief in one, indivisible God, so Muslims should worship only one God.
It also means that there is nothing comparable to God so Muslims should never make anything in their lives more important than God
Explain how God can be both transcendent and Immanent
As God created the universe he is also within all things and is also able to act within it
Give two different roles angles have in Islam
- Act as messengers of god
- Record everything a person does in their own ‘Book of Deeds’
“Without angels Islam would not exist” Do you think this statement is true of false?
- Agree, without angels in Islam God would not be able to pass on his messages to angels to give to prophets
- Without the angel Jibril, Muhammad would not have received the Qur’an.
Which one of the following is the name given to the state of waiting that a Muslim enters after they die?
Akhirah/Purgatory/Barzakh
-Barzakh
“A Muslims approach to life should be based on their beliefs about the afterlife” Explain why some Muslims may agree with this statement. Why might some people disagree?
Some Muslims would agree because they believe where they spend their afterlife is determined by their actions and faith during their lifetime.
Some people might disagree because they believe it is best to live in the present
Give two reasons why prophets are important in Islam
- They are good role models
- Help Muslims understand how to follow God
‘Adam is just as important a prophet as Muhammad’ Explain why many Muslims would disagree with this statement
Muhammad is more important as he received the final revelation of Islam, and without Muhammad the religion of Islam would never have been established
What is the Ka’aba and why is it important to Muslims?
The Ka’aba is a small, cube shaped building and is important to Muslims as it is believed to be the house of God.
“Ibrahim is the most important role model for Muslims” Evaluate this statement
Ibrahim showed dedication and faith to God and he also refused to worship idols .
Give two reasons why the Imamate is important to Shi’a Muslims
- They believe that immams have been appointed by God
- They are able to maintain and interpret Islamic teachings without fault
“Muhammad has had more impact on Muslims’ lives than any other prophet”List arguments to support this statement and arguments to support a different point of view.
Muhammad had received the Qua’ran from God which had a huge influence on how Muslims should worship to God. He also agreed with God that Muslims should pray five times a day.
Ibrahim’s actions influence Muslims to go on Hajj. He also was faithful and dedicated to God. He had a stronger impact on the pillars of Islam.
