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tawhid

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oneness and unity of god

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origin of Islam

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gradually revealed to humanity through various prophets over many centuries

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diffeence between sunni and shi’a

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Sunni= nominated Abu Bakr as their leader, after Muahmmad dies Sunnah needed
Shi’a= Ali named to be Muhammad’s successor,the imam needs to be descendent from Muhammad and each gett to choose the successor

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5 roots of usul ad-din

for shi’a

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tawhid
prophethood
the justice of God
resurrection
the imamate
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six articles of faith

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beliefs in 
god 
angels
books
messangers
day of judgement
god's predestination
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qualities of God

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immanent
transcendent
beneficent
merciful
fair and just
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how is god immanent and transcedent

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imm=controlls everything, within universe and compassionate towards people
tran=creator and can’t b limited by physical world

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names of allah and purpose

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99 names help describe a quality of god

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what does islam mean and suggest

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surrender, obediance, submission
to achieve peace you need to obey god’s will

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what do angels do

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bring the words of God to prophets as they are pure

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characteristics of Angels

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not supernatural created from light, don’t have free will and sinless, endlessly worship ASllah

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different types of angels

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guardians, of death, escort people to heaven or hell, record every thought and actions taken

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angel jibril

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trusted messenger of God, revealed Qur’an to Muhammad
him and Mikhail purifies Muhammad’s soul when he was a child and returned to him later and told him what god wanted him to do

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Mika’il

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angel of mercy,

brought nourishment to humans

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what is predestination

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idea that God knows or determines everything that will happen in universe

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presestination beliefs

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sunni believes he has written the future in a “book of decrees”. he can determinate everything because of the power of huis will
this gives less importance to human freedom and more on God’s omnniscience

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akhirah

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new stage of life after death

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what is barzakh

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phase of waiting muslims enter after death until day of judgement

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when will day of judgement occur

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when God’s purpose for the universe has been fulfilled

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what will happen in the day of judgement

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angel israefil will blow his trumpet to announce world will be destroyed and it will transform in a new one.
he will blow it again and everyone will be resurrected and judged

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how do you know if you go to hell or not

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if they receive the book of their life in the right hand they go to heaven and opposite

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what is heaven

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gardens of happines, reward for faith and good deeds

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what is hell

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place of fired,punishemnt for who rejected God

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importance in belief of life after death

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inside six articles of faith and five roots …

makes believers more careful and it makes people do the right thing

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what is prophethood
when god makes someone a prophet to communicate his messager
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what are prophets to peole and some examples
model to follow | adam, ibrahim, muhammad, musa , isa
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life of adam
father of humanity, first man, he received knowledge and passed it on to rest of humanity
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how di temptation arrive
iblis thrown out of paradise as he he didn't bow in sign of respect to Adam and he tempts human to sin against God he deceived adam and eve into eating the fruit from the tree which was forbidden they brought sin into the world and humans would be judged
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ibrahim
fulfilled all the command given by God he atop idol worship by destroy all the statues in a temple leaving only the biggest with an axe around this statue people asked what happened he said to ask to the idol, they said that idols could not speak and replied by saying why the worshipped a statue that cannot speak. people wanted him to burn but a miracle occurred and he walked put. people began to follow God
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ka'aba
small building, house of God, holiest place in Islam | Ibrahim rebuilt it as it was destroyed
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muhammad first vision
in the cave Jibril appeared to him
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last revelation of Muhammad
by god
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how did he create the Qur’an
combine revelations received in 20 years
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muhammad’s preaching
began 3 years after his first revelation to preach God’s words
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how did Muhammad begin preaching
proclaimed God is one and the only acceptable way to live, challenged people so stop drinking gambling and idol worship
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persecution of Muhammad
he had to fled persecution to Medinah (hijrah) | islamic calendar starts from this date
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what is the night journey
Jibril took Muhammad to jerusalem where he ascended into heaven and spoke to prophets and saw signs of God was told that people should pray 5 times a day
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what do Muhammad do in Medinah
united tribes and marched on Mekkah and conquered the city in the name of God
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who is Abu bakr
first caliph that sunni elected after Muhammad
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who is Ali
fist Imam , shi’a muslims believe muhammad named his cousin and he appointed him Ali by divine instruction and that leadership should follow family line
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what do Imams do
not only rule justily but maintein and interpret Qur’an | guide people telling them how to live
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what is the Qur’an
word of God , contains the foundation of every believers’ faith
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other holy books
torah Sunnah psalms gospel
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pillars
``` shahadah sarah sawm zakah hajj ```
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what do pillars do
support main principles of Islam | help to give muslims identity as one community and enable them to show their obedience and dedication to God
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what is the 10 obligatory acts
10 duties that Shi’a Muslims follow , include five pillars except shahadah
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shahadah
one of the daily prayers provides the foundation for other 4 pillars , main belief of Islam @There is no God but Allah, and muhammad is the prophet of Allah”
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salah
prayer in islam five times a day for sunni | 3 for shia combine midday and afternoon and sunset and night
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how do muslims prepare to
spiritually clean, ritual washing called wudu | people follow instruction in the Qur’an
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why is waging important before praying
allows muslims to be fully focused onGod
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why do they face mekkay in prayers
so they are physically and mentally associated with God
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what is Jumah prayer
midday prayer of friday | male muslims must attend mosque not a rest day
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importance of praying
greater awareness of God motivates them i to do God’s Will unites muslims some actions like bowing and prostration remind that God is greater
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sawm
ramadan ninth month month where muhammad began to receive revelations
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who do muslims do in ramadan
give up food and drink , smoking and sexual activity in daylight hours
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who can be excused from fast
children under 12 pregnant and old people
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what should muslims avoid in ramadan
avoid all evil thoughts and deeds
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reasons for Ramadan
spiritually stronger empathy for the poor giving thanks for the Qur’an obey god and self discipline
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what does ramadan lead to
inspires many muslims to find ways to help poor like inviting poor to share meal at sunset many muslims pay zakat during Ramadan
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iftar
muslims break their fast
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what is the night of power
name to night when Jibril appeared to Muhammad first time
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what do muslim try to do in night of power
stay awake and pray and study Que’an celebrated during Ramadan time of thanksgiving for the Que’an
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what is hajj
pilgrimage for religious reason
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how does hajj work
starts end ends in Mekkah, takes place in the fast month
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story of hajj
Ibrahim was told by God to build a shrine dedicated to him and call people to perform hajj there
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significance of hajj
teaches sincerity and humility in people's relationships with God can lead to a deep spiritual transformation that makes a Muslim a better person produces inner peace shows self-discipline focuses on equality and unity can lead to forgiveness
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ihram
Ihram relates to the state of purity and equality before God (Allah) which Muslims enter before going on Hajj
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what is zakah
act of charity
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significance of Zakah
teaches self-discipline | helps Muslim to feel connected with community and Allah
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what is khums
furthe practice of Zakah in shia islam , 20 % of excess earning are to give up
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sadaqah
muslims are encouraged to donate charity any time in the year
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Greater Jihad
personal inward struggle of all Muslims to live in line with the teachings of their faith brings people closer to God must observe five pillars and must devote their lives to God by avoiding temptations
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Jihad
mental and physical struggle against evil | important spiritual practice that bring muslim closer to god
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eid-ul-fitr
festival for break of the fast they celebrate the strenght that halp that God has given them throughout Hajj celebrate by saying special prayers where Imam reminds them on the importance of nfortgiviness, and help the pooir
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id ul adha
festival of sacrifice honours Ibrahim who was willing to sacrifice his son in God's command beginbs with prayers and sermon about sacrifice animals are slaghtered to remember
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ashura
shia and it celebrates the martyrdom of Muhammad's grandson

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