Islam: Beliefs and Teachings

Question 1

The key beliefs of Sunni Muslims are referred to as…

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Answer 1

• The six articles of faith.

Question 2

The key beliefs of Shi’a Muslims are referred to as…

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Answer 2

• The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din’.

Question 3

What are the six articles of faith?

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Answer 3

• Angels
• Tawhid
• Prophets
• The Day of Judgement
• Authority of Holy Books
• The Supremacy of God’s will

Question 4

What are the 5 holy books?

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Answer 4

• The Qur’an
• Torah
• Psalms
• Gospel
• Scrolls of Abraham

Question 5

Why is the Qur’an given ultimate authority?

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Answer 5

• Believed to be the direct word of God.
• Is still in its original form.

Question 6

What is Tawhid and What does it mean?

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Answer 6

• The oneness of God.
• There is only one God.

Question 7

What do Sunni Muslims mean by Allah’s supremacy?

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Answer 7

• That what Allah wants to happen is the most important thing.
• Nothing happens by chance.

Question 8

Why do Sunni Muslims believe that Muhammad (PBUH) holds special significance and authority?

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Answer 8

• He’s the last prophet.
• He recieved the Qur’an.

Question 9

What are the 5 roots of ‘Usul ad-Din’

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Answer 9

• Prophethood
• Tawhid
• Justice of God
• The Imamate
• Resurrection

Question 10

What are the 6 attributes of Allah?

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Answer 10

• Beneficient
• Omnipotent
• Merciful
• Trancendent
• Immanent
• Just and Fair

Question 11

Give a quote from the Qur’an to support the belief that Allah is one.

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Answer 11

• “He is Allah, One.”

Question 12

How does the belief that Allah is Immanent influence Muslims?

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Answer 12

• He knows everything that happens.

Question 13

How does the belief that Allah is Trancendent influence Muslims?

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Answer 13

• He is beyond understanding so if anything happens that you don’t understand, trust Allah.

Question 14

How does the belief that Allah is Beneficient influence Muslims?

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Answer 14

• He would never purposefully hurt someone.

Question 15

How does the belief that Allah is Merciful influence Muslims?

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Answer 15

• Allah will forgive them if they show they are truly sorry.

Question 16

Jibril was the first thing to be given what by Allah?

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Answer 16

• Life

Question 17

Who did the angel Jibril visit?

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Answer 17

• Muhammad

Question 18

What did the angle Mik’ail help Muhammad (PBUH) with?

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Answer 18

• His spiritual mission

Question 19

Angel Mik’ail is still thought to help people with what today?

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Answer 19

• Their spiritual mission.

Question 20

Mik’ail was put in charge of 2 things, what were they?

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Answer 20

• Rain
• Thunder
• Lightning

Only need 2 of the above.

Question 21

Angels are said to be made from what?

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Answer 21

• Elements of light.

Question 22

Angels were given what purpose?

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Answer 22

• Obey Allah.

Question 23

Who is Muhammad?

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Answer 23

• The last Prophet.

Question 24

Why is Muhammad special?

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Answer 24

• He recieved the Qur’an.

Question 25

Why are there no pictures of Muhammad?

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Answer 25

• Can’t worship anyone that isn’t Allah.

Question 26

Why did Muhammad say he isn’t special?

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Answer 26

• He is only a prophet, not Allah.
• He isn’t a miracle, he only recieved the Qur’an.

Question 27

What is a Caliph?

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Answer 27

• A teacher in Islam.

Question 28

What is the Imamate?

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Answer 28

• Muhammad’s successors.
• People who guide Muslims.

Question 29

Why is Abraham important?

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Answer 29

• He is a prophet.
• He built the Ka’bah

Question 30

What is Akhirah?

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Answer 30

• Everlasting life.

Question 31

What is Barzahk?

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Answer 31

• When Muslims have to wait in the grave for the day of judgment.

Question 32

What do Muslims believe about heaven and hell?

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Answer 32

• Heaven is eternal paridise with Allah.
• Hell is eternal suffering.