Islam- Core Beliefs Flashcards
Tawhid
Oneness of allah
Encompasses all beliefs about the nature of Allah
Risalah
Prophethood
How allah communicates with humans
Sunni articles of faith
-oneness of allah
-angels
-holy books
-prophets
-day of judgement
-predestination
How many articles of faith are there in sunni
6
Predestination
Al-quad’r
Importance of tawhid
-nothing can be likened to him
-no plural of allah in arabic
Importance of angels
-god’s greaness means he cannot communicate directly with himans
-passes messages to his prophets via angels
-angels were his first creation
-angels also seen as recording the deeds of humans on earth- must do good if want place in paradise
Importance of holy books
-should be respected especially the qur’an
-direct revelation from god- ‘god’s word’
Importance of prophets.
-respected especially muhammed (seal of the prophets as the last one)
-25 prophets including jesus (isa)
-teach humans how to live as allah wanted and teach how to obey
Importance in belief of the day of jugement
-this life is a test
-paradise or hell
Importance of belief in predestination
-allah determines everything including free will-however are still responsible
Quote for pre destination
“In all things the master-planning is God’s”
Qur’an 13:42
Angels
Malaikah
Prophets
Rasuul
Usul ad-di
5 roots of shi’a islam
-theology of 12 imams
Divine justice
Al-adl
Adalat
God will judge you on the day of judgement