Islam: Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
Six Articles of Faith (Sunni)
Tawhid Belief in the angels of Allah Belief in the books of Allah Belief in the messengers of Allah Akhirah and the Day of Judgement Predestination
Five Principles (Shi’a)
Al-Tawhid: belief in the Oneness and Unity of Allah
Al-Adl: belief in Divine Justice
Al-Nubuwah: belief in Prophethood
Al-Immah: belief in Imams
Al-Ma’ad: belief in the Day of Resurrection
Akhirah
Life after death
Why are the six articles and five principles important to Muslims?
They are able to understand what Allah wants them to know about him
They are able to worship Allah by relying on his words sent via the prophets
They give Muslims a sense of their own place before Allah and an understanding of life after death
Predestination
The belief that all events have been willed by Allah
Shi’a Muslim Beliefs
There is an objective framework of right and wrong
On the Day of Judgement Allah will judge people according to his moral framework
Humans should use their free will to act in the right way
There is no such thing as predestination because humans have free will
Risalah
Prophethood - the means of communication between Allah and humans
Prophet
A messenger chosen by Allah to teach, guide, and train people to follow him
First Prophet? Last Prophet?
Adam (made of clay in Allah’s image), Muhammad
Ibrahim
Abraham, father of the Arab people and of the prophets
How was Ibrahim tested
Allah told him to sacrifice his first-born son Isma’il
Who built the Kaaba
Ibrahim and Isma’il
Zabur of Dawud
Psalms of David, contains lessons of guidance for Israelites
Sunna
Records the actions of Muhammad
Hadith
Records the sayings of Muhammad
Tawrat of Musa
Torah, revealed to Moses
Injil of Isa
Gospel of Jesus
Suhuf of Ibrahim
Scrolls of Abraham
Role of Isa
To bring together true Muslims
Why is Muhmmad known as the seal of the prophets?
Because he provided the final revelation of Allah to his people in the form of the Qur’an
Muhammad’s Farewell Speech
Live in peace
Respect each other’s rights
Remain true to the Qur’an
Angels
Made from Nur (divine light)
No free will, so free of sin
Immortal, no physical needs
Examples of angels
Jibril - chief angel, brought God’s message to all prophets
Izra’il - angel of death, separates a human’s soul from their body at the time of their appointed death. Non believers - he’s scary. Believers - he’s very pleasant
Mika’il - guardian of heaven, according to Muhammad he sends rain, thunder, and lightning to Earth on the command of Allah
Purpose of angels
Help Muslims
Communicate with Allah’s prophets
Record all that humans do and say, ready for the Day of Judgement
Which Muslim group taught that humans have no free will?
Jabrites
Which Muslim group believes that human free will means there can be no predestination?
Mutazilites, also Shi’a Muslims
What leads to good judgement?
Dying as a Muslim
What is the result of bad judgement?
Being sent to hell (Jahannam)
Barzakh
The period of time between death and the Day of Judgement
Martyrdom
Being killed in the defence/struggle for your faith
