Islam- Definitions You Need To Know Flashcards
1
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Ummah
A
The responsibility to treat others well
2
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Submit
A
Putting yourself below Allah
3
Q
Niyyah
A
Intention
4
Q
Sunnah
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Example- following the examples of God and the prophets
5
Q
Tawhid
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The oneness of God
6
Q
Revelation
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Muhammed received the Qur’an directly from Allah
7
Q
Struggle
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Greater and lesser Jihad, the external and internal struggles
8
Q
Akhirah
A
Life after death
9
Q
Jannah
A
Heaven, paradise
10
Q
Jahannan
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Hell
11
Q
Duty
A
Each muslim has a duty to themselves, others and most importantly Allah
12
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Obey
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All muslims need to obey the orders of Allah and his commandments
13
Q
Immanent
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Allah is close to humans
14
Q
Omnipotent
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All-powerful
15
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Omnibenevolent
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All-loving
16
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Merciful
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Allah shows compassion and mercy, and forgives people
17
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Transcendent
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Allah is above and beyond anything that exists in the universe
