Foundations Of Faith

Question 1

What are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam

Answer 1

Allah
Malaikah
Holy books
Risalah
Akhirah
Al qadr

Question 2

Allah (six articles of faith)

Answer 2

Tawhid (is one)
Al = the
Ilah = god

Question 3

Malaikah (angels) six articles of Sunni faith

Answer 3

Created by god to bring his divine message
Each person has 2 guardian angels

Question 4

Malaikah (angels) six articles of Sunni faith

Answer 4

Created by god to bring his divine message
Each person has 2 guardian angels

Question 5

Holly books six articles of Sunni faith

Answer 5

God revealed the Quran to Muhammad through jibril
There are other inspired books too

Question 6

Risalah (prophethood) six articles of Sunni faith

Answer 6

God has spoken through many prophets
Adam was first
Isa was another
Muhammad was the the last and was the seal of the prophets

Question 7

Akhirah (afterlife) six articles of Sunni faith

Answer 7

There is a final judgement and a life after death
Earthly life is a preparation for eternal life
All we give account for their deeds at the day of judgement

Question 8

Al qadr (predestination) six articles of Sunni faith

Answer 8

God is in control of all things and has a mater plan
Yet humans have free will to chose from right or wrong they must learn how to turn from evil

Question 9

What are the 5 roots of religion (usul al din) in Shia Islam

Answer 9

The oneness of god (tawhid)
The justice of god (adalah)
Prophethood (nubuwwah)
Leadership (Imamate)
Resurrection (qayamat)

Question 10

The oneness of god (tawhid) five roots of usul al din Shia Islam

Answer 10

There is only one God perfect and unique
He is all powerful and immortal
There is no equal to him
He alone is to be worshipped

Question 11

The justice of Allah (adalah) five roots of usul al din Shia Islam

Answer 11

God is perfect justice and wisdoms
He does no wrong and tolerates no wrong
He is just and fair
Humans are responsible for their actions

Question 12

Prophet hood (nubuwwah) five roots of usul al din Shia Islam

Answer 12

God has appointed prophets and messengers
These have shown how to live in peace submitting to god
Muhammad is the seal of the prophets

Question 13

Leadership (Imamate) five roots of usul al din Shia Islam

Answer 13

Muhammad was the last and final prophet
God appointed 12 imams to guide Muslims after Muhammad’s death
These are known as the ahl al bayt (the family of the house)

Question 14

Resurrection (qayamat) five roots of usul al din Shia Islam

Answer 14

There will be a resurrection on the day of judgement
God will judge all humans
Rewarding the good and punishing the bad

Question 15

4 different kutub

Answer 15

Sahifah (the scrolls of ibrahim)
Tawrat (Torah)
Zabur (the psalms)
Injil (the gospel)

Question 16

Sahifah (the scrolls of ibrahim)

Answer 16

These are now lost
There are no copies remaining
Ibrahim was the greatest prophet before isa

Question 17

Zabur (the psalms)

Answer 17

These were given to dawud (David)
Muslims recognise that dawud glorified and praised God
He is sometimes presented as a moral Muslim praising God fasting prostrating and acting justly

Question 18

Tawrat Torah

Answer 18

The revelation given to musa (Moses)
Contains laws and does teach the unity of God
Muslims believe it falls short of the original revelation however it is still guidance to challenge Muslims

Question 19

Injil (the gospel)

Answer 19

Teachings given by isa (Jesus)
Last revelation before Muhammad’s receiving nod the Quran
Followers of Jesus were criticised for their extravagance and error of teaching