Islam Flashcards
What is Tawhid?
Oneness of Allah
What is shahadah?
5 pillars- declaring their faith
What is Zakah?
5 pillars- charity
What is Hajj?
5 pillars- pilgrimage
What is Salah?
5 pillars- prayer
What is Sawm?
5 pillars- fasting
Beliefs Sunni and Shia Muslims both share?
Oneness of Allah, prophethood, Al-Ma’ad(resurrection and day of judgement)
Beliefs only Shi’a Muslims have?
Adalat(justice-Allah is fair), imamate(leadership of Imams)
Beliefs only Sunni has?
Angels, holy books, Al-Qadr
How many articles of faith do Sunni have?
6
How many articles of faith do Shi’a have?
5
Hajj summary?
1 circle Ka’abah 7 times
2 read Qu’aran and pray at Mina
3 pray from noon till dusk at Arafat valley
4 get 49 rocks to throw the next day
5 throw rocks at 3 pillars representing the devil
6 circle Ka’abah 7 more times
View on homosexuality?
Most people think it’s wrong as it doesn’t follow the plan to procreate. But Allah is merciful and forgiving
Qur’an quote on tawhid
“He is God the one”
Quote on predestination
“Misfortunes can only happen with God’s permission”
Quote on predestination and Allah’s omnipotence
“Only what God has decreed will happen to us”
Sunni leader?
Caliph but they still believe only the quran and sunnah(Muhammad’s teachings and actions) can give religious guidance
Quote on looking after parents
“He who is good to his parents, blessings be upon him”
Parents have a duty to raise their children in a good environment
“Humour your children and perfect their manners”
Quote on equality
“God created all people equal”
How do some women face prejudice and discrimination?
Issues over wearing the veil, education and right to drive and vote in some countries
Main qualities of God?
Omnipotent- all powerful Transcendent- outside of time Immanent-present everywhere Benevolent- loving Merciful- forgiving
Angels functions?
Send messages
Bring souls to God
Take care of people
Record everything people do
Risalah means?
Prophet hood
