Islam beliefs and teachings ☪️ Flashcards

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Tawhid meaning and quotes

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The oneness of God/there is no God but he.

Surah 112-

“He is God the one” -he cannot be divided into different persons, there is no God But he

“No one is comparable to him” - unique, supreme, superior

“God the eternal”

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What are the 6 articles of faith Sunni Islam

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Tawhid - belief that there is one God

Angels - belief in angels who passed on messages

Authority of holy book- book is the word of God what he wants humans believe and practice

The prophets of God- respect for prophets especially Muhammad who received final revelation of islam

Day of judgement - at the end of the world everyone will be judged and sent to paradise of hell

The Supremacy of Gods will - nothing happens unless God wants it to

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Who did Sunni Muslims consider te be the rightful leader

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Abu bakr

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Five roots of Usual Ad-Din in Shia Islam

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Tawhid

Prophethood

Justice of God ( adalat) - God will judge everyone in a fair way

The Imamate respect for the 12 imams who were chosen by God

Resurrection - belief that after death Muslims will be resurrected and judged by God

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What are the roles of angels and how do they influence Muslims

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Blow trumpets
Send messages
Write things down in book of deeds

Influence Muslims to do good as they record deeds

Read the Quran and pray so that they can receive messages form angels to communicate with God more

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What word means everlasting life after death

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akhira

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ID UL ADAR

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celebration of the willingness Abraham had to sacrifice his son - example of how others should live for God

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ID UL FITR and how is it celebrated

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muslimscelebrating the end of fasting for Ramadan

morning prayers
saying Eid mubarak to others
gifts are given to children in need
sweets are prepared and eaten

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Why do Muslims believe Quran is important

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It is the divine word of allah- his teaching and commanments and tells muslims exactly what they need to do to get to heaven.

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Muslim teachings about life after death

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they will remain in their graves until day of judgment

if you get the book in the right hand your going to paradise if you get a book in the left your going yo hell

the righteous will be sent to paradise ( jannah) and the wicked to hell (jahannam)

'’those who atain to faith and do righteous deeds the gardens of paradise will be there to welcome them’’ (quran 18:107)

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Quotes that show the supremacy of Allah

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He is God the one, God the eternal. He beggar no one nor was he begotten. No one is comparable to him.

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Quote that shows importance of Muhammad

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Muhammad is Gods messenger and the seal of the prophets ( no other prophets after Muhammad) no one is needed, he has fulfilled the role to the finest.

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Quote that shows the supremacy of Quran

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This is the scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God

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Quote to trust Allah

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Misfortune can only happen with Gods permission

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Quote that shows we are with Allah

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He first created man from clay… then he moulded him and he breathed from his spirit into him.

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Quote that shows God loves Abraham

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God took Abraham as a true friend

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Who do Shia Muslims believe was the successor

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Ali

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Similarities and differences between Shia and Sunni beliefs and teachings

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Allah is the one God.
They regard the Holy Qur’an as the word of Allah.
They acknowledge the same prophets.
They believe that angels passed on messages to the prophets.
They believe there will be a Day of Judgement.
Follow teachings of Quran
Follow teachings in sunnah
Acknowledge importance of prophets

Shia follow 5 roots Sunni 6 articles
Sunni = Abu Bakr , Muhammad’s advisor
Shia = Ali, Muhammad cousin and sun in law

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Characteristics of angels

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Pure sinless beings
Made out of light
Gods messenger
Constantly serve and praise God
Take care of people
Record everything a person does in book of deeds
Do not have free will

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Nature of Allah and how many names

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Transcendent
Omnipotent
Omnibenevolent / Beneficent
Fair and just
Merciful
Immanent

99 names

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Who was angel Jibrail

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The angel of revelation
Purified Muhammad’s heart when he was a child
Recited the Quran to Muhammad

He plays an important part in communicating the final version of Islam to humanity

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Who was angle Mikail

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The angel of mercy
Responsible for sending rain, thunder and lightning
Brings nourishment to the earth as rain helps provide people with food
Believed to reward people for good deeds

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Which angel will blow trumpets

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Angel Israfil

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Quote that shows Allah is omnipotent

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Quran 3:26

“Allah, Lord of power”

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Quote that shows Allah is merciful and forgiving

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Ayat 39:53

O My servants who have transgressed against themselves (by sinning) Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

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Quotes that show Allah wants us to live like him
And be good

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“Allah loves those who are merciful and compassionate to others”

“Be merciful to those on earth and the One above the heavens will have mercy upon you’

Divorce your heart form the world and Allah will love you “

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Quote about Allah nature

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Indeed, Allah commands justice, grace, as well as generosity to close relatives. He forbids indecency, wickedness, and aggression

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Quote to trust in Allah + predestination

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Only what God has decree will happen to us Quran 9: 51

God does not change the conditions of people unless they change what is in themselves Quran 13: 11

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What is predestination

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God knows and determine everything that happens in the universe
Humans do not her freedom to change their destiny

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What is an immam

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A person who leads prayers in mosque

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What is Imamate

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Shia belief that all I’m mama should be spiritual descendants of prophet Muhammad

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Contrasting belief about predestination

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Shia Muslims believe God knows what is going to happen to us but it does not mean he decides it

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Beliefs about Akhirah

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After death they enter a state of waiting till judgment day

They will be sent to heaven ( jannah) or hell (jahannam)

Life after death encourages Muslims to live in a way that pleases God

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What is Akhirah

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Everlasting life after death

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Quote about going to heaven or hell

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Quotes about free will

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“Every person is free to choose how they act, God knows the outcome of free choices”

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How does pre destination influence muslims

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They are less scared of death as they believe whenever they die is when god had decided them to die so it is meant to be

Try to live in accordance to Gods will

Makes Muslim more God conscious and want to be obedient because they they know he knows what is going to happen and

Gives Muslims hope as everything that happens is part of Gods plan which will make them have faith

If bad things keep happening it may lead do hopelessness because everything is predetermined

End up giving up because everything is predestined, could make someone reliant on God taking away form the blessings he may have for them as they need to fulfil Gods promises

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Meaning of Risalah

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Communication between God and Humanity

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Why is Muhammad important

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-Seal of prophets - final prophet
-Founder of Islamic religion
-God chose to reveal the Quran to him
-His words made him a great teacher
-He spoke with authority directly from God
-He was illiterate but recited the Quran
- created community
- rejected worship of idols

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What is Sunna and Hadith

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Islamic books of guidance

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Why are prophets important

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Channel of communication between God and humanity

Brought important messages form God

Show Muslims how to live their
life

Spread the word of God

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What is sharia law

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Why was ibrahim and example of faith

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Believed in one true God

A man btw as prepared to sacrifice his son for God

Rejected idols

Obedience and surrendering to God and his command

'’true in faith’’ ‘‘upright man’’

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How is Adam an example of Stewardship

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His tasks was to be a steward of the works ( Khanifah)

He did wrong but repented

First prophet and human to be created

Build the ka’aba

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How Is Id Ul Adah celebrated

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Pray

Eat with family

Slaughter/ Sacrifice a animal ( lamb)

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Why is the Quran important

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Contains the true word - direct revelation form God

Covers every aspect of life there for is a hood guide for Muslims

The Quran is basis of Shari’ah law

-Used by Muslims in daily worship
-In jummah services on Friday
-In celebration festivals
-a source of explanation
-treated with great respect and reverence

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Quran quote

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The quran is nothing less than a revelation that is sent to him It was taught to him by and angel with mighty powers and great strength Surah 53

The Quran confirms what was revealed before it surah 10

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Quotes that shows Allah is transcendent

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He begot no one nor was he begotten

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What is akhirah

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Everlasting life after death

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Risalah meaning

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Belief that the prophets are an important way that God can communicate with human

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Imamate

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