Islam // Beliefs Flashcards

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What is the meaning of Tawhid?

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Oneness of God.

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Give two of the Holy Books, other than the Qur’an.

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Scrolls of Abraham.
Gospel.
Psalms.
Torah.

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Explain two ways in which belief in life after death influences Muslims today.

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  • Those who fear punishment in hell are motivated to avoid evil, e.g. aboid alcohol.
  • Some will be willing to die for their cause as martyrs as they expect a favourable reward.
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Explain two Muslim teachings about angels.

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  • Angels serve and praise God, and do as God commands.

- Angels often interact with human beings, acting as messengers - Jibril revealed the Qur’an.

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‘To describe God as “omnipotent” is the best way to understand God.’ Evaluate.

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  • God’s power suggests he is in control of everything, seen in Creation - the belief in Inshallah (If God Wills)
  • Word “Islam” means “submission”, and so describing God as all-powerful aligns with this.
  • Complicated idea due to existance of evil and suffering - if he were all-powerful, he would try to stop it.
  • Represents perfect morals, so can’t commit evil, and so isn’t all powerful, as there are some things he is unable to do.
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What is the meaning of Adalat?

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Justice.

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Give two angels mentioned in the Qur’an.

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Jibril
Mika’il
Israfil
Izrail

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Explain two ways in which belief in heaven and hell influence Muslims today.

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  • Punishment of hell deters Muslims from committing evil deeds, e.g. will not drink alcohol.
  • Muslims will repent of any bad deed to avoid being punished when they are judged by Allah on the last day.
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Explain two Muslim teachings about Tawhid.

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  • Fundamental belief within Islam - a duty for all humans to believe - “Allah is the only God in the world”.
  • Prophet Muhammad taught Tawhid for 13 years in Makkah, shows it should be taken seriously and to never commit the mistake of worshipping more than one God.
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