Islam Flashcards
What are the five pillars of islam
Shahada
Salat
Zakat
Sawm
Hajj
what’s the first pillar of Islam
Shahada
What’s Sawm
fasting for ramadan.
not eating or drinking during the day
What does Haram mean
forbidden
eg eating pork
What does Halal mean
permitted
eg eating beef
where do muslims go on the Hajj
to Mecca, where the Kaaba is.
what is the 10 obligatory acts of shia islam
salat
swam
hajj
zakah
khums
jihad
amr-bil maroof (to encourage others to do good for God)
nahil anril munkar (duty to end evil)
tawalia (to love God and Muhammad and all friends of God)
tabarra (to disassociate from impure people)
what is khums
20% wealth tax
1 of 10 obligatory acts
Muhammad’s grandfather donated 1/5 of treasure he found
in the Qur’an
shi’a only
goes to students, the poor and orphans
whats the greatest sin in islam
Shirk (denying Tawhid)
what are the 4 sources of authority in Islam
The Qur’an (the direct words of God)
The Sunnah (Muhammad’s practice’s)
The Hadiths (Muhammad’s sayings)
Shariah/Islamic law (based on 1 or 2 scholars or the Ummah)
What is Tawhid
Tawhid is the belief in the oneness of God
its the most important belief in Islam
What is lesser shirk
thoughts and actions comparing anything to Allah
not believing Tawhid in your heart
what is greater shirk
to believe in more than one God or denying God
to compare Allah with something else (drawing Allah)
what sin is unforgivable in Islam
shirk
what does immanence mean in reference to Allah
the belief that Allah is ‘inside’ creation meaning he works in the world (eg gave Muhammad the Qur’an)
what does transcendence mean in reference to Allah
the belief that Allah is ‘outside’ creation, meaning Allah is not restricted by the laws of the universe (eg he created the universe)
what is the Shahadah
‘there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah’
what is Risalah
the belief that Allah chooses messengers of God (prophet), beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammad
what is Mika’ils role as an angel
provides nourishments for bodies and souls.
depicted as the archangel of mercy
brings rain and thunder to earth
he is responsible for giving out rewards to good people in this life
protects places of worship
hes the archangel responsible for keeping the devil out of Heaven
what is the role of Jibril
the archangel of revelation
revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad
spoke directly to all the prophets
what is the role of Izra’il
the archangel known as the angel of death
responsible for parting the soul from the body
what does Al Qadr mean
predestination
what does Akhira mean
afterlife
what does Kalifah mean
stewardship. the idea that Allah has given humans the role of looking after the world
what does Barzakh mean
purgatory. the world the soul resides in between the moment of death and judgement day
what does Fitrah mean
Conscience. the idea all humans have an instinct to know right and wrong. they also have the built in instinct to worship Allah
what does Jannah mean
heaven/paradise
what does Jahannan mean
Hell
what does Rouh mean
soul. the belief that Allah breathes a ‘soul’ into each human when they are created
what do Muslims believe will happen to martyrs when they die
they believe that those who die protecting their faith will be rewarded by going straight to heaven (Jannah)
what are the six articles of Sunni Islam
Allah- who is one (tawhid)
Malaikah- angels who are created by God to bring his divine message
Holy books- God revealed the Qu’ran to Muhammad through Jibril
Risalah- prophethood, belief God has spoken through many prophets
Akhirah- belief that there will be a judgement day where people will be sent to heaven or hell
Al-Qadr- predestination. belief God is in control of all things, and has a master plan. but humans have freewill to choose right from wrong
what are the five roots of shi’a islam
Tawhid- the belief in the oneness of God
Adalah- the justice of God
Nubuwwah- the belief in prophethood
Imamate- leadership -> God appointed 12 Imams to guide Muslims after Muhammads death
Qayamat- resurrection -> belief that there will be a resurrection on the day of judgement day where God will judge all and send people to Heaven or Hell
what does Kutub mean
Holy books
why does Allah have 99 names
they’re said in the Qur’an
they help muslims understand Allah
what is Jihad
the struggle to be a good muslim
what is wudu
ritual washing before prayer
whats the night of power
the night where the first revelation of the Qur’an was made to Muhammad.
its also a festival that marks this day
what is Ramadan
the ninth month on the muslim calendar, during which muslims have to fast from dusk to dawn (sawm)
what is Rak’ah
a sequence of movements in ritual prayer
what is Zakah
2.5% tax paid to charities to aid the Ummah. must be paid with the right niyyah
it is paid in secret
what does niyyah mean
the right intention (to worship God)
what is the Hajj
a pilgrimage to Mecca every muslim should try to go on at least once in their lives.
why do muslims fast during Ramadan
helps them develop sympathy for the suffering.
demonstrates discipline and obedience to Allah.
what is Ibadah
worship/devotion to God
how do you become a muslim
you say the Shahadah in front of 3 witnesses
what is do muslims whisper in a baby’s ear once their born and is said by someone who is dying (last words)
the Shahadah
whats the Ka’aba
the house of God
the holiest place in Islam
its in the centre of the grand mosque is Mecca
when do Muslims pray
sunrise- Fajr
midday- Zuhr
afternoon- Asr
sunset- Maghrib
night- Isha
what is Jamaah prayer
prayer every friday that all adult males have to attend.
women can come or join at home
islamic businesses will close for an hour to allow the prayer
what are some quotes to show muslims should pray
“seek assistance through patience and prayer”
“successful are the believers who humble themselves in their prayers”
what is a Qur’an quote proving Zakat should be given
“be generous and regular in giving”
why do muslims give Zakat
its a duty
it purifies and cleanses
cleanses muslims from excessive greed or desire.
supports the ummah
money is a loan from Allah
whats lesser Jihad
outward struggle to be a good muslim. physical effort or struggle
whats greater jihad
the struggle against internal influence/internal struggle to be a good muslim
what are the conditions for lesser Jihad
its the last resort
protect innocent life
fighting against religious repression
proper authority
freedom from tyranny
