ISLAM Flashcards
Two types of Muslims
Sunni and Shia
Sunnis
Makes up 85-90% of Muslims
Muhhammed
The founder of Islam— Allah revealed the Qur’an to him.
The next four caliphs (leaders) when Muhhamed died
Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali
Difference between Shias and Sunnis
Sunnis accepted the next Caliph after Ali died ad the Sh’ias followed Ali’s descendants.
Six articles of faith in Sunni Islam
- Belief that Allah is the one and only God (Tawhid)
- Belief in angels
- Belief in holy books
- Belief in Allah’s prophets
- Belief in the Day of Judgement
- Belief that Allah knows and decides everything that’s going to happen
Five articles of Faith in Shi’a Islam
- Belief that Allah is the one and only God
- Belief in divine justice
- Belief in prophethood
- Belief in authority
- Belief in the Day of Resurrection
Key Sunni Beliefs
- No one after Muhhamed received the knowledge from Allah. Muslims focus on Muhammad and his way of life rather than paying paying too much attention to Ali and his sons
- Muslims should be guided by the consensus of the community
Allah
It is the God of Islam. The first part of the shahadah, the Muslim declaration of faith
Shirk
It is seen as the worst sin as other believe in other Gods— this shows their disagreement with the Trinity of Christians
“Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that” -Qur’an 4:116
*association with him=worshipping other Gods
“Let the first thing to which you will invite them, be the Tawhid of Allah” -Sahih al-Bukhan 93:469
It says that Tawhid should be the first thing that Muslims should mention
Prophet Adam
The first prophet and the first man
Ibrahim
The prophet who rejected the idea of many different gods and was a holy man. Ibrahim i thought to have rebuilt the Ka’aba and he and his family’s story plays an important role in the hajj rituals
Ismai’l
Ibrahim’s son and was also a prophet who helped Ibrahim to build the Ka’aba.
Musa
The only prophet Allah spoke to directly rather than through angel Jibril. He is important because he taught and guide the people to believe in one God
Dawud
Known for killing Goliath during battle between Goliath’s large army and Talut’s smaller one. Succeeded Talut as king. He is also known for his wisdom and his loyalty to Allah—he would pray for a third of each night
Isa
He was sent by Allah when he thought people had strayed from Musa’s teachings. Muslims dont believe that Isa was crucified but 3 years’ teaching Allah brought him into heaven
Muhhamed
Often called ‘seal of the prophets’ most Muslims believe he was the last prophet that there will be. He was believed as the wis leader. He is Allah’s last prophet
Qur’an
The most important Holy Book. A complete and accurate record of Allah’s exact words to Muhhamad.
What Qur’an scripture allows humans to know Allah?
“He revealed to His Servant what he reveled. The heart did not lie what it saw” - Qur’an 53:10-11
Qur’an is organised into:
114 Surahs (chapters), ayahs (verses)
Qur’an is so important…
that’s why muslims treat it with great respect as the keep their Qur’an wrapped up to keep it clean, wash their hands before touching it, keep it on higher shelf amd place it on a higher stand
Suhuf Ibrahim
The first Holy Book given to Ibrahim but it is now lost. Qur’an mentions it several times