islam key words

Question 1

Akhirah

Answer 1

the word for the afterlife, it is mention and warned about frequently in the Qur’an

Question 2

Al-Qadr

Answer 2

the idea of destiny ; nothing happens purely by chance. God knows all future events

Question 3

Angels

Answer 3

a spiritual being believed to be attendant, agent, or messenger to God

Question 4

Immanence

Answer 4

Existing or operating within; inherent. God is always close by

Question 5

Risalah (prophethood)

Answer 5

messengers of allah, beginning with Adam and ending with Muhammad

Question 6

Tawhid

Answer 6

‘oneness’ of god the basic muslim belief in the oneness of god

Question 7

Transcendence

Answer 7

Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience. God is beyond all things, not limited to the laws of nature

Question 8

Halal

Answer 8

Actions or things that are permitted within islam, such as eating permitted food.

Question 9

Haram

Answer 9

any actions or things which are not permitted in islam

Question 10

Jihad

Answer 10

The daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a Muslim or the physical struggle or ‘holy war’ in defence of Islam

Question 11

Mosque (Masjid)

Answer 11

a ‘place of prostration’ for Muslims; a communal place of worship for a Muslim community

Question 12

Shari’ah

Answer 12

A way of life; they believe that god has set out a clear oath for how Muslims should live. The set of moral and religious rules set out by the Qur’an the Hadith

Question 13

Ummah

Answer 13

The worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity.