Islam beliefs and teachings key words Flashcards
Allah
the Arabic name for God
Angels
spiritual beings believed to act as messengers of God
Akhirah
everlasting life after death
Caliph
a person considered to be a political and religious successor to the prophet Muhammad, and the leader of the Sunni Muslim community
Gospel
a holy book revealed by God to Jesus
Hajj
the annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) that every Muslim should try to make at least once in their lifetime
hell
the state of total separation from God
Iblis
a spiritual being created from fire who was thrown out of paradise
Id-ul-Adha
a Muslim festival that celebrates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God
Imam
- a person who leads communal prayer 2. in Shi’a Islam ,the title given to Ali and successors
Imamate
the divine appointment of the Imams
Immanent
the idea that God is present in and involved with life on earth and in the universe; a quality of God
Jibril
the Arabic name for Gabriel, the archangel who brought God’s message to the prophets, particularly to Muhammad
Ka’aba
the black, cube shaped building in the centre of the Grand Mosque in Makkah (Mecca); the holiest place in Islam
Mika’il
the archangel of mercy who rewards good deeds and provides nourishment to people
Predestination
the idea that God knows or determines everything that will happen in the universe
Prophet
a person who proclaims the message of God
Prophethood
who God makes someone a prophet to communicate his message to people
Psalms
a holy book revealed by God to David
Qur’an
the holy book revealed to Muhammad by the angel Jibril
Resurrection
rising from the dead or returning to life
Risalah
the belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans
Tawhid
the Oneness and unity of God
Torah
the five books revealed by God to Moses
Transcendent
the idea that God is beyond and outside life on earth and the universe; a quality of God
Scrolls of Abraham
a holy book revealed by God to Abraham
Shi’a
Muslim who believe in the Imamate, the successorship of Ali
Sunnah
the teachings and deeds of Muhammad
Sunni
Muslims who believe in the successorship to Muhammad of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali
