Islam Flashcards
what does Allah mean?
The arabic name for God meaning ‘one and only’
what does Tawid mean?
The oneness and unity of God
What does supremacy mean?
supreme power or authority; a quality of God
who was Islam first revealed to?
Adam
who was Adam?
The 1st man
Who was the final and most complete revelation made to? when?
Prophet Muhammed in the 7th century
what does the word Islam mean in arabic?
surrender, obedience, submission and peace
What are the 2 branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shi’a
Who do Sunni Muslims believe to be rightful leader?
Abu Bakr, Muhammed’s advisor
what does Sunni Muslims believe to have the authority to provide religious guidance?
The Qur’an and the Sunnah
What is the Sunnah?
Muhammed’s teachings and actions
what is the name of Sunni leader?
the Caliph
what give the main belief for Sunni Muslims?
The 6 articles of faith
Who do Shi’a Muslims believe to be the rightful leader after Muhammed died?
Ali, Muhammed’s cousin and son in law
what gives the main belief for Shi’a Muslims?
The 5 roots
Who is the Shi’a leader
the Imam
who do Shi’a muslims believe to have authority to provide religious guidance
- The Qur’an,
- Sunnah
- Shi’a leader
what are 4 similarities of both Sunni and Shi’a Islam?
- beleive in the same God
- follow the teachings in the Qur’an
- acknowledge the importance of the prophets
- follow the teachings in the Sunnah
what are the 6 articles of faith
- Tawid
- Angels
- The holy books
- Prophethood
- The Day of Judgement
- The supremacy of God’s will
what are the 5 roots?
1.Tawid
2. Prophethood
3. Adalat
4. The Imamate
5. The Day of Judgement
what does Adalat mean?
God is just
What is the imamate?
what Muslims look for guidance in how to best live their lives
what are the main 4 names for Allah out of the 99?
- Omnipotent and creator
- Transcendent/ Immanent
- Merciful and fair
- Beneficent
what is the Shahadah?
the names of decloration of faith in Islam
what must someone do the become Muslim?
recite the Shahadah
what are 5 main roles of Angels
- communications between Allah and humans
- Worship Allah
- Give a soul to a foetus (ensoulment)
- Guard paradise (Jannah)
- Oversee the changing of the seasons
What is the job of Angel Izra’il?
The angel of death
what is the job of angel Mika’il?
provides nourishment for our bodies and souls and to bring the seasons
what does Akhirah mean?
everlasting life after death
what is Barzakh?
the stage of waiting before judgement
what is shirk?
worshipping anything other than God
what is exclusivism?
only 1 faith can be right
