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What do Sunni Muslims believe?

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The six articles of faith.

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What are the six articles?

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Authority of Kutub,Risalah,Malaikah,Belief in al- Qadr, Tawhid,Akirah.

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What is Authority of Kutub?

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The recognition of the Quran, Torah,Psalms and the Gospels.

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What is Malaikah?

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Acceptance of angel existence who abide Allah and communicate messages from Allah to prophets.

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What is Tawhid?

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The belief of one God- Monotheism.

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What is Risalah?

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Prohphethood- the recognition of Prophets

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What is belief in al-Qadr?

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Pre-destination - Allah knows everything that will happen although humans have free will.

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What is Akhirah?

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The belief of an afterlife, where humans actions will be judged by Allah.

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What is the purpose of the six articles of faith?

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Unite Sunnis and help them understand their religion better,support what they should believe and how to live their life.

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What do Shia Muslims believe?

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Five roots of Usual al Din.

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What are the five roots?

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Tawhid,Adalat,Nubuwwah,Imamate,Mi’ad.

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What is Adalat?

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Belief of Allah being just and fair to everything.

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What is Nubuwwah?

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Prophethood- prophets pass allah’s messages to humanity.

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What is Imamate?

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Allah appointed successors to Muhammad to guide and lead humanity.

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What is Mi’ad?

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Human’s actions will be judged by Allah in life after death.

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5 natures of Allah:

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Tawhid,Omnipotence,Beneficence, Mercy, Adalat

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It is important for Muslims to understand the characteristics of Allah so they can:

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undertand him better,follow the way he wants them to live their lives, strenthen their relationship with him.

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Imanence-

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Allah is close and involved in the world.

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Transcendence-

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Allah is above and beyond human understanding.

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Predestination-

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Everything is the will of Allah, they must react well to these events so Allah can reward them on the day of judgement.

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Jahannam-

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ubelievers are punished

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Jannah-

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believers rewarded

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What is the effect of Akhirah?

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Makes Muslims become more aware of Allah watching them,realize the importance of forgiveness,try and live life as good Muslims.

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Why is the Quran of high authority?

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Contains true words of Allah, it is unchangeable to only studied in Arabic to preserve the true meaning.

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What are angles created from and what is their role?

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Light and their role is to communicate messages from Allah to prophets and watch over people.

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What are angles created from and what is their role?

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Light and their role is to communicate messages from Allah to prophets and watch over people.

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What do angels not have that humans do?

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Free Will.

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Name 3 Angels:

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Jibril, Israfil and Mikail.

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What did Jibril do and why was it important?

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He revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad and taught him how to pray. It is important because it spreads the message of the Quran.

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What does Israfil do and why is it important?

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He is the Angel of Death that will return human souls to Allah. It is important because it teaches them to live how Allah intended to be rewarded in the afterlife.

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What does Mikail do and why is it important?

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He is the Angel of Mercy who will reward those who have led good lives . It is important because it reassures Muslims that being rewarded in the afterlife is possible.

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What are Phrophets?

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Rasuls.

32
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Give seven examples of Prophets in the Quran:

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Adam, Isa.Muhammad, Ibrahim,Ismail,Dawud,Musa

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What was Prophet Adam’s role?

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He was the fist Prophet whose role was to take care of the Earth.

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What was Prophet Ibrahim’s role?

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Encourage the worship of Allah, through the example of him sacrificing his son for God.

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What was Prophet Ismail’s role?

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Son of Abraham who helped construct the Kaaba. He sets the example for Muslims to be patient and kind.

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What does the Imamate refer to in Shia Islam?

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12 Imams who succeeded Muhammad as the leaders of Islam after his death.

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What do Shia Muslims believe about Imams?

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Allah appoints them based on exceptional qualities and they have the same characteristics as prophets.

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What do Sunni Muslims believe about imams?

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Their role is to lead prayers in mosques.

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What is the role and the significance of the Imamate ?

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Shia’s would believe that Allah would not leave humanity without access to divine guidance so an Imam’s role is to rule justly over the community to maintain Islamic law and guide the community. This is important because it is one of the five roots of usual al din which is a foundation of Shia belief and it proves Allah’s beneficence.

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