Islam Beliefs

Question 1

Oneness of Allah

Answer 1

“He is Allah the one and only…he begot none nor was he begotten” - Tawhid
“And your god is one God” - Qur’an
“There is no deity except him” - Qur’an

Question 2

Angels

Answer 2

“We send fertilising winds, then cause rain to descend from the sky” - Qur’an
“For each person there are angels “ - Qur’an
“Angels communicate God’s message to humans” 6 articles of faith in Sunni Islam.

Question 3

Prophets

Answer 3

“Be patient, just like the messengers who had resolve were patient” - Qur’an
“Muhammad is God’s last prophet and God’s revelations through him are true” - 5 roots of Shi’a Islam
“We have sent you a messenger serving as a witness over you” - Qur’an

Question 4

Holy Books

Answer 4

“Surely we revealed the Taurat in which was guidance and light “ - Qur’an
“Muhammad was is God’s last prophet and God’s revelations through him are true” - 5 roots of Shi’a Islam
“And we have revealed to you, (O Muhammed), the Book in truth” - Qur’an

Question 5

Judgement

Answer 5

“He knows what is in every heart “ - Qur’an
“Oh humanity your sins are against your soul” - Qur’an
“We will show you the truth of what you
did “ - Qur’an

Question 6

Heaven

Answer 6

“On couches of well woven cloth they will sit” - Qur’an
“No soul knows the delights that are kept hidden from them” - Qur’an
“A reward for what they used to do “ - Qur’an

Question 7

Hell

Answer 7

“They will dwell amid the scorching wind and scolding water”- Qur’an
“Garments of fire will be tailored for those who disbelieve” - Qur’an

Question 8

Predestination

Answer 8

“Only what God has decreed will happen to us” - Qur’an
“He knows what is in every heart” - Qur’an
“God does not change the condition of people unless they change what is themselves” - Qur’an

Question 9

Tawhid of Allah

Answer 9

“Say: He is Allah
The One and Only;
Allah, the Eternal,
Absolute:
Hе Begot nonе,
Nor was he begotten;
And there is none like him.”

Question 10

6 Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam

Answer 10

1. Only one God (Tawhid)
2. Angels communicate God’s
   message to humans
3. The Qur’an has the most authority
   in Islam
4. Muhammad is the most important
   prophet
5. Everyone will be judged on the Day
   of Judgement
6. The supremacy of God’s will

Question 11

The five roots of Shi’a Islam

Answer 11

1. Tawhid (one God)
2. Muhammad was the final prophet
   and all his revelations are true
3. God is just and wise (cannot do
   wrong) and will hold humans
   accountable for their actions
4. The twelve Imams are the leaders
   of Islam and guard the truth of the
   religion without error
5. After death, they will be resurrected
   and judged by God

Question 12

Inshallah (meaning?)

Answer 12

Means God willing

Question 13

List a few of the 99 names of Allah

Answer 13

• The creator
• The just one
• The unique one
• The all - seeing
• The wise one
• The omnipotent one
• The very first
• The impartial judge
• The eternal lord