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Islam beliefs and teachings key words Flashcards

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Allah

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the Arabic name for God

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Angels

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spiritual beings believed to act as messengers of God

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Akhirah

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everlasting life after death

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Caliph

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a person considered to be a political and religious successor to the prophet Muhammad, and the leader of the Sunni Muslim community

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Gospel

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a holy book revealed by God to Jesus

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Hajj

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the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) that every Muslim should try to make at least once in their lifetime

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hell

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the state of total separation from God

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Iblis

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a spiritual being created from fire who was thrown out of paradise

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Id-ul-Adha

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a Muslim festival that celebrates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God

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Imam

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  1. a person who leads communal prayer 2. in Shi’a Islam ,the title given to Ali and successors
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Imamate

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the divine appointment of the Imams

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Immanent

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the idea that God is present in and involved with life on earth and in the universe; a quality of God

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Jibril

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the Arabic name for Gabriel, the archangel who brought God’s message to the prophets, particularly to Muhammad

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Ka’aba

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the black, cube shaped building in the centre of the Grand Mosque in Makkah (Mecca); the holiest place in Islam

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Mika’il

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the archangel of mercy who rewards good deeds and provides nourishment to people

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Predestination

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the idea that God knows or determines everything that will happen in the universe

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Prophet

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a person who proclaims the message of God

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Prophethood

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who God makes someone a prophet to communicate his message to people

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Psalms

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a holy book revealed by God to David

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Qur’an

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the holy book revealed to Muhammad by the angel Jibril

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Resurrection

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rising from the dead or returning to life

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Risalah

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the belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans

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Tawhid

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the Oneness and unity of God

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Torah

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the five books revealed by God to Moses

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Transcendent

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the idea that God is beyond and outside life on earth and the universe; a quality of God

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Scrolls of Abraham

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a holy book revealed by God to Abraham

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Shi’a

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Muslim who believe in the Imamate, the successorship of Ali

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Sunnah

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the teachings and deeds of Muhammad

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Sunni

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Muslims who believe in the successorship to Muhammad of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali

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