Islam Beliefs Flashcards
What are the qualities of Allah?
G-D is Eternal G-D's Will is above all G-D is Omnipotent G-D is Omniscient G-D is Omnibenevolent G-D is Omnipresent G-D is Immanent G-D is Transcendent G-D is Just G-D is Merciful G-D is a Creator and Sustainer G-D is A Judge
How many names does G-D have?
94
What does Allahu Akbar mean?
G-D is the Greatest
Tawhid
Oneness of G-D
Quote to show Tawhid
“He begot no one nor was he begotten”
The Shahadah
Declaration of Faith
When is the Shahadah said?
First thing said to a Newborn
Last thing a Dying Person hears
Said 3 times to Convert to Islam
What do Shi’a Muslims add to the Shahadah?
“and Ali is the friend of G-D”
Quote of the actual Shahadah
“There is no G-D but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet”
Sunni Islam
Only The Qur’an and the Sunnah have the authority to guide Muslims
Elected Abu-Bakr as their leader (caliph)
Believed in Imams
More popular than Shi’a
What is an Imam?
Descendent of Muhammad
Each identifies a new one before their death
What are the Six Articles Of Faith?
Supremacy of G-D's Will Tawhid Angels Day of Judgement Prophets Authority Of Holy Books
Shi’a Islam
Belief that Muhammad elected his cousin Ali as his successor
Ali
Muhammad’s Cousin
Leader of Shi’a Islam
One of the earliest Islam Converts
Married Muhammad’s Daughter
What are the Five Roots Of Usal-Al-Din?
Belief in the Imamate Tawhid Prophets Resurrection Justice of G-D
What do Sunni and Shi’a Islam have in common?
Belief in Prophets
Belief in One G-D
Day of Judgement of some kind
What is the main difference between Sunni and Shi’a Islam?
Different beliefs over the leaders of Islam
Sunni Islam more popular
What are Angels?
Angels Bring the word of G-D to Prophets or other messengers
Supernatural being created from Light
Part of the Unseen World
Beliefs about Angels
Receive G-D’s word directly and pass them onto Prophets
Pure and Sinless
No Free Will so can’t displease G-D
Constantly Pray And Worship G-D
Always involved in Human life
Can take on Human Form when delivering messages
What are 2 types of Angels?
Guardian Angels
“Book of Deeds” Angels
What are Guardian Angels?
Take care of each person throughout their lives
What are the “Book of Deeds” Angels?
Records everything a person thinks, says or does
Who are the 2 Main Archangels
Jibril
Mika’il
Who is Israfil?
An angel who blows a trumpet to announce the day of Judgement
Jibril
Archangel, trusted by G-D
Delivered the Qur’an to Muhammad
Purifies Muhammad’s heart
Mika’il
Archangel of Mercy
Rewards righteous people
Controls the Weather
Quote about G-D creating Angels
“Praise be to G-D, creator of the heavens and earth, who made angels messengers with two, three, four pairs of wings”
Quote about Angels watching over Humans
“Each person has Angels before him and behind, watching over him by G-D’s command”
Quote to show Angels only serve G-D
“They disobey not, the commands they receive from G-D, but to that which they are commanded”
What is Predestination?
The belief that G-D knows or determines everything that will happen in the universe
What is the “book of decrees”
Where everything that will happen to us is written
Quote to show Predestination
“Only what G-D has decreed will happen to us”
What do Shi’a Muslims believe about Predestination?
G-D knows everything that will happen to us, but he doesn’t decide what is going to happen.
Humans still have free will
Human Freedom
People still have Free Will
Human events happen in time
Cause and effect belief
Quote to show Human Freedom
“G-D does not change the condition of a people, unless they change what is in themselves”
Akhirah
Everlasting life after death
A new world
Barzakh
“Barrier”- The Waiting Stage
Beliefs about Life After Death
Go to a new stage of life called Akhirah Person still has a conscious Enter waiting stage called Barzakh Wait for Day of Judgement 2 Angels sent to question people's faith
What happens when Angels question your faith?
If you answer correctly, you’re rewarded
If you answer incorrectly, you’re punished
Some Muslims believe it starts immediately
Some Muslims believe it starts on the Day of Judgement
What is the Day of Judgement?
The end of the World where everyone is resurrected and judged by G-D
G-D’s purpose has been fulfilled
Israfil blows trumpet to announce the end of the World
Only G-D knows when it will be
What is Resurrection?
Rising from the dead or returning to life in New Bodies
If given the “Book of Deeds” in left hand, they go to Hell
If given the “Book of Deeds” in right hand, they go to Heaven
The Sirat Bridge
A bridge used to sort Souls
Heaven: Walk across
Hell: Fall through
Heaven
The State of Eternal Happiness in the presence of G-D
Garden of Eden
Reward for Faith and Good Deeds
Quote about Heaven
“everlasting youths”
Hell
The State of Total Separation from G-D
Punishment for those who Reject G-D and do Evil
Quote about Hell
“dwell amid scorching wind and scalding water”
What is the Importance of Belief in Life After Death?
Encourages Human Responsibility
Avoids Sin
Satisfies Human Need for Justice
Risalah
Belief that Prophets are an important Channel of Communication between G-D and Humans
Prophethood
When G-D makes someone a Prophet to communicate his message to people
Gift given by G-D
Prophet
A Person who Proclaims the Message of G-D
Important Role Models
Apostles
Sent by G-D to every Nation
How many Prophets are there?
124,000
How many Prophets are named in the Qur’an?
25
Who are the most Important Prophets?
Adam Ibrahim Musa Isa Muhammad
Musa
Moses
Isa
Jesus
Adam
Fist Man on Earth First Prophet Created by G-D from Dust in the Ground Father of the Human Race G-D created Eve (Hawwa) to be his Wife Thrown out of the Garden of Eden for eating Forbidden Fruit Bought Sin into the World
Iblis
Satan
Spiritual Being created from Fire
Thrown out of Paradise for Refusing to bow to Adam
Deceived Adam and Eve into eating the Forbidden Fruit
Why is Adam so Important?
First to learn Everything
Passed on Knowledge
Had Cain and Abel
Ibrahim
Arabic For Abraham Father of all Nations Fulfilled every G-D given Test Muhammad Descended from his son Ishmael Refused to Worship Idols- Role Model in Qur'an
What are The Abrahamic Religions?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
What is the story of Ibrahim?
Ibrahim wanted to submit himself to Allah and stop idol worship
When everyone left town, he took an axe and destroyed the idols in the Temple
He kept the Largest one and put the Axe around its neck
Everyone Returned and they were angry
Ibrahim said the statue did it
The people objected and Ibrahim made them question their beliefs
They demanded he be burned alive
Allah saved him and many began to follow Allah
Quote about Ibrahim
“G-D took Ibrahim as a friend”
The Ka’aba
The Black, cube shaped building in the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca
House of G-D and holiest place in Islam
Original built by Adam and destroyed by the Flood
Ibrahim Rebuilt it with son Ishmael
Mecca
Makkah
The holiest place in Islam
Muhammad
Received the Final Revelation from G-D
Last and Greatest Prophet
Story Of Muhammad
Born around 570CE in Makkah Became an Orphan at an early age Bought up by Uncle Abu Talib Became a Merchant and earned a good, honest reputation Married his employer Khadijah at 25 Went to cave in Mountains to pray Visited by Jibril in 610CE Revelations lasted 20 Years that formed the Qur'an
Quote about Muhammad
“he is G-D’s Messenger and the seal of the prophets”
What was Muhammad’s Preaching?
Challenged people to give up Cheating, Drinking, Gambling and Idol Worship
Not what the people wanted to hear so had to flee to Madinah in 622 CE
What happened when Muhammad fled Makkah?
Known as the Hijrah and starts the Ummah
Calendar starts and time becomes AH
Night Journey to Jerusalem, went to heaven, spoke to Prophets and came back
Died in 632CE
The Imamate
The divine appointment of the Imams
After Muhammad’s Death, Muslims split into 2 groups
Sunni- Ruled by Caliph
Shi’a- Ruled by Imam. Ali appointed by Divine Instruction
12 Imams- Last hidden on Earth to bring Justice and Equality
What is the Importance of the Imamate?
People need Divine Guidance to know how to live correctly
The Qur’an
Word of G-D revealed by Jibril to Muhammad over 22 Years
Means “the recital”
Foundation of Faith and holds all Authority
Original is in Heaven so it’s G-D’s words spoken directly to them
When was the Official Version of the Qur’an made?
Third Caliph in around 650CE
What are the contents of the Qur’an?
Mixture of Historical accounts and advice on following G-D
114 Chapters
Children encouraged to learn Arabic to read the Qur’an
Who is a Hafic?
Someone who can recite the Qur’an from memory
What quote does each chapter of the Qur’an begin with?
“In the name of G-D, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy”
Quote about the Importance of the Qur’an
“This is the scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of G-D”
Tawrat
The Torah
5 Books revealed by G-D to Musa
Mentioned 18 times in the Qur’an
Zabur
The Psalms
A Holy Book revealed by G-D to David
Mentioned 3 times in the Qur’an
Injil
The Gospel
The Book divinely revealed to Isa
Mentioned 12 times in the Qur’an
