Islam : Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
Nature of God
(Tawhid)
‘He is God the One, God the eternal’
Nature of God
(Omnipresence)
‘He is with you wherever you are’
Nature of God
‘Just’
‘Your lord will not be unjust to anyone’
Nature of God
‘Omniscience’
‘God knows everything’
Nature of God
(99 names of Allah)
‘The Most Excellent Names belong to God: use them to call on Him’
Predestination
(Supremacy of God’s will)
‘Only what God has decreed will happen to us’
Predestination
(God has determined everything that happens)
‘Misfortunes can only happen with God’s permission’
Angels
(Watching over muslims)
‘Each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by God’s command’
Angels
(Recording human’s actions)
‘The record of their deeds will be laid open’
Prophets
(Adam)
‘He taught Adam all the names’
Prophets
(Risalah)
‘Every community is sent a messenger, and when their messenger comes, they will be judged justly; they will not be wronged’
Prophets / Creation
(creation of Adam)
‘He breathed from His Spirit into him; He gave
you hearing, sight, and minds.’
Prophets
(Muhammad)
‘Muhammad is not the father of any of your men’
Prophets
(Muhammad and prophets)
‘he is God’s messenger and the seal of prophets’
Holy Scriptures
(Qur’an)
‘This is the Scripture in which there is no doubt,
containing guidance for those who are mindful of God’