Islam beliefs and teachings ☪️ Flashcards
Tawhid meaning and quotes
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”
What are the 6 articles of faith Sunni Islam
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
Who did Sunni Muslims consider te be the rightful leader
Abu bakr
Five roots of Usual Ad-Din in Shia Islam
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
What are the roles of angels and how do they influence Muslims
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
What word means everlasting life after death
akhira
ID UL ADAR
celebration of the willingness Abraham had to sacrifice his son - example of how others should live for God
ID UL FITR and how is it celebrated
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
Why do Muslims believe Quran is important
It is the divine word of allah- his teaching and commanments and tells muslims exactly what they need to do to get to heaven.
Muslim teachings about life after death
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)
Quotes that show the supremacy of Allah
He is God the one, God the eternal. He beggar no one nor was he begotten. No one is comparable to him.
Quote that shows importance of Muhammad
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.
Quote that shows the supremacy of Quran
This is the scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God
Quote to trust Allah
Misfortune can only happen with Gods permission
Quote that shows we are with Allah
He first created man from clay… then he moulded him and he breathed from his spirit into him.
Quote that shows God loves Abraham
God took Abraham as a true friend
Who do Shia Muslims believe was the successor
Ali
Similarities and differences between Shia and Sunni beliefs and teachings
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
Characteristics of angels
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
Nature of Allah and how many names
Transcendent
Omnipotent
Omnibenevolent / Beneficent
Fair and just
Merciful
Immanent
99 names