Islam - Core Beliefs P97-99 Flashcards
What are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam
1) Tawhid - oneness of Allah
2) Beliefs about angels of Allah
3) belief about the books of Allah
4) beliefs about the messengers of Allah - prophets
5) Akhirah (afterlife) - this life is only a test
6) Al-Qad’r (predestination) everything in the universe follows a plan made by Allah
Quote: “righteous is he who believes in Allah, and the last day, and the angels and the scriptures and the prophets”
What are the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a tradition of Islam
5 principles of faith
1) al-tawhid - belief in oneness and unity of God
2) Al-Adl belief in divine justice
3) al-nubuwwah - belief in prophethood
4) Al-Imamah - belief in Imams
5) Al-Ma’ad - belief in the day of resurrection
Who did the Sunni Muslims declare their leader after Muhammad’s death
Abu Bakr
Who did Shia Muslims believe was the leader after Muhammad’s death
Ali
What is an Imam in Shi’a tradition
The successors of Muhammad
Al-Imamah is the belief in then12 imams chosen by Allah and successors of Muhammad
They were appointed to preserve the religion and were protected by god from committing sins
They had to interpret the Shari’ah Law and explain issues arising from it
12th Imam is waiting to reappear at Gods chosen time. No one can meet him but he can meet certain people. Will be sent as Messiah
What is belief in divine Justice / what to Shi’a Muslims believe about it?
Objective framework of right and wrong
God is perfect
Humans can use their reason to work what is right and wrong
God will judge people according to their moral framework
No such thing as predestination as humans have free will
