Islam Flashcards
What are the Sunni believers of?
Authority of the Qur’an and Hadiths.
There were 4 successors after Muhammad’s death called Calpihs
What are the Shi’a believers of?
Believed the prophet Muhammad appointed 1 successor, Ali
Who are the 4 successors in Sunni?
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali
Who is the single successor in Shi’a?
Ali
What are the 6 Articles of Faith?
Akhirah, Al Qadr, Tawhid, Malaikah, Kutub, Nubuwwah
Define -
Akhira Al Qadr Tawhid Malaikah Kutub Nubuwwah
Akhira - belief in the day of judgement and the afterlife
Al Qadr - Belief in Predestination (allah has done everything)
Tawhid - Belief in ONE GOD
Malaikah - Belief in Angels
Kutub - Belief in the holy books
Nubuwwah - Belief in messages from Allah through prophets
What are the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din?
Adl, Tawhid, Imamat, Nubuwwah, Mi’ad
Define -
Adl - Tawhid - Mi'ad - Nubuwwah - Imamah -
Adl - Divine justice, where Shi’a muslims believe Allah is always right and just
Tawhid - Belief that God is one and almighty (from quran)
Imamah - Imams are necessary to protect the religion and guide the people
Nubuwwah - Belief in messages from Allah through prophets
Mi’ad - The day of resurrection where Muslims will be judged by God
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Shahadah, Salat, Hajj, Zakat, Sawm
Define -
Shahadah - Salat - Zakah - Sawm - Hajj -
Shahadah - Sincerely reciting the declaration of faith
Salat - performing set prayers 5 times a day at specific times (reminds muslim of importance of Allah)
Zakah - Giving a proportion of ones income to help the poor (2.5%)
Sawm - Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca during 12th month of Islamic Calendar
What are the ten obligatory acts?
Salah, Sawm, Tabarra, Tawalia, Nahil Anril munkar, Amr-bil-Maroof, Khums, Jihad, hajj, Zakah
Define -
Salah - Sawm - Tabarra - Tawalia - Nahil Anril Munkar - Amr-bil-Maroof - Khums - Jihad - Hajj - Zakah -
Salah - Committing to DAILY PRAYERS
Sawm - Fasting
Tabarra - Shi’a Muslims not associating with God’s enemies
Tawalla - Showing love for God and their Followers
Nahil Anril Munkar - Discouraging people from being evil
Amr-bil-Maroof - Encouraging people to do what is good
Khums - 20% annual tax paid by any profit earned by Shi’a Muslims
Jihad - Act of following the 5 pillars of Islam and successfully sticking by them
Hajj - A pilgrimage to Mecca
Zakah - Giving proportion of wealth to poor
What is the greater Jihad?
The spiritual struggle to follow the teachings of Allah daily
What is the lesser Jihad?
Where Muslims believe it is justifiable to struggle with the followings of Allah
What is the Shahadah?
Declaration of Muslim Faith
What are the 3 elements of Shahadah?
Tawhid, (Oneness of God)
Seal of the prophet
and Ali is the friend of God
What is the Salah?
5 daily prayers
What is Adhan?
The call to prayer
What is Wudu?
A cleansing ritual to purify Muslims before worship
What is Tayammun?
Where Muslims used purified sand or dust to clean themselves before worship
What is Sawm?
A relgious fast, where one cannot eat food, or drink, smoke and no sexual activity during daylight hours
What is Zakah?
Where Muslims give 2.5% of their wealth to the poor
What is the Nisab?
the minimum amount a Muslim musthave before being obliged to give Zakat
What is Khums?
A tax paid on a Shi’a’s income, which goes towards the Imam, caliph or Sultan representing the state of Islam.
What is Hajj?
Hajj is a pilgrimage made by a pilgrim to a place of religious significance
What is Id ul Adha?
A festival celebrated by Muslims all around the world commemorating Ibrahim’s sacrifice by sacrificing an animal
What is Id ul Fitr?
A celebration at the end of Ramadan where thanks are given to Allah for giving them will and endurance during fasting
What is Ashura?
In Sunni, Ashura is a minor festival which isn’t obligatory to celebrate, but is where Sunnis reflect on their wrongdoing
In Shi’a, it is the festival of Mourning for the death of Husayn Ibn Ali, who was the Son of Ali and was killed in battle. It is one of the most important celebrations of the year.
