Islam

Question 1

What is Polytheism?

Answer 1

Belief in many Gods

Question 2

Who was Mohammed?

Answer 2

The messenger for Allah

Question 3

What are the six pillars of Iman?

Answer 3

1. The oneness of God (Tawhid)
2. Angels of Allah
3. Allah’s Revealed Books
4. Prophets of Allah
5. Belief in Judgement and the afterlife
6. Predestination - Everything happens according to Allah

Question 4

What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Islam?

Answer 4

1. Sunnis emphasise God’s power in the material world, including the public and political realm.
2. Shias look towards the rewards of the afterlife and value the celebration of martyrdom. Shias – also known as Twelvers – consider Ali and the leaders who came after him as Immams.

Question 5

What is Wahhabism?

Answer 5

A member of a Muslim movement founded by Abdul Wahhab, known for its strict observance of the Qu’ran and is mainly in Arabia.

Question 6

What is Jihad ?

Answer 6

Struggle or effort

Question 7

What is the difference between lesser and greater Jihad?

Answer 7

Lesser - Fighting for what you believe is right

Greater - To be the best person you can be