Islam Quotes - Paper 1 Flashcards
oneness of God
‘Say, ‘He is God the One, God the eternal. He has given birth to none, nor is he born of any. No one is comparable to him’ Qur’an
‘You who believe, obey God and the Messenger!’ Qur’an
‘Misfortunes can only happen with God’s permission.’ Qu’ran
the nature of God
‘The Most Excellent Names belong to God: use them to call on him’ Qur’an
‘This is God, your Lord, there is no God but him, the Creator of all things, so worship him; he is in charge of everything. No vision can take him in, but he takes in all vision. He is he All Subtle, the All Aware.’ Qur’an
angels
‘Praise be to God, Creator of the heavens and earth, who made angels messengers with two, three, four [pairs of] wings.’ Qur’an
‘Each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by God’s command.’ Qu’ran
predestination
‘Only what God has decreed will happen to us. He is our Master: let the believers put their trust in God.’ Qur’an
‘God does not change the condition of a people [for the worse] unless they change what is in themselves.’ Qur’an
‘Those who believe, do good deeds, keep up the prayer, and pay the prescribed alms will have their reward with their Lord.’ Qur’an
life after death
‘On couches of well-woven cloth they will sit facing each other; everlasting youths will go round among them with glasses, flagons, and cups of a pure drink that causes no headache intoxication; [there will be] any fruit they choose; the meat of any bird they like; and beautiful eyed maidens like hidden pearls; a reward for what they do.’ Qur’an
‘They will dwell amid scorching wind and scalding water in the shadow of black smoke, neither cool nor refreshing.’ Qur’an
‘Garments of fire will be tailored for those who disbelieve; scalding water will be poured over their heads’ Qur’an
prophethood and Adam
‘Every community is sent a messenger, and when their messenger comes, they will be judged justly; they will not be wronged.’ Qur’an
‘One of his signs is that he created you from dust and - lo and behold! - you became human and scattered far and wide.’ Qur’an
‘He first created man from clay…Then he moulded him; he breathed from his spirit into him; he gave you hearing, sight and minds.’ Qur’an
‘He taught Adam all the names [of things], then he showed them to the angels and said, ‘Tell me the names of these if you truly [think you can].’ They said, ‘May you be glorified! We have knowledge only of what you taught us. You are the All Knowing and All Wise.’ Qur’an
Ibrahim
‘Who could be better in religion than those who direct themselves wholly to God, do good, and follow the religion of Abraham, who was true in faith? God took Abraham as a friend.’ Qur’an
Muhammad and the Imamate
‘Muhammad is not the father of any one of you men; he is God’s messenger and the seal of the prophets: God knows everything.’ Qur’an
the holy books in Islam
‘This is the scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God.’ Qur’an
‘We sent Jesus, son of Mary, in their footsteps, to confirm the Torah that had been sent before him: We gave him the Gospel with guidance, light, and confirmation of the Torah already revealed - a guide and lesson for those who take heed of God.’’ Qur’an
salah
‘You who believe, when you are about to pray, wash your faces and your hands up to the elbows, wipe your heads, wash your feet up to the ankles and, if required, wash your whole body.’ Qur’an
‘So woe to those who pray but are heedless of their prayer.’ Qur’an
‘Your Lord says, ‘Call on me and I will answer you.’ Qur’an
‘Believers! When the call to prayer is made on the day of congregation, hurry towards the reminder of God of leave off your trading.’ Qur’an
sawm
‘It was in the month of Ramadan that they Qur’an was revealed as guidance for mankind…so any one of you who is present that month should fast, and anyone who is ill or on a journey should make up for the lost days by fasting on other days later.’ Qur’an
‘Read! In the name of your Lord who created: He created man from a clinging form [a blood clot]. Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful One who taught by [the means of] the pen, who taught man what he did not know.’ Qur’an
‘What will explain to you what they Night of Glory is? The night of Glory is better than a thousand months.’ Qur’an
zakah
‘They as you [Prophet] what they should give. Say, ‘Whatever you give should be for parents, close relatives, orphans, the needy, and travellers. God is well aware of whatever good you do.’ Qur’an
‘Alms are meant only for the poor, the needy, those who administer them, those whose hearts need winning over, to free slaves and help those in debt, for God’s clause, and for travellers in need.’ Qur’an
hajj
‘Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to God by people who are able to undertake it.’ Qur’an
‘Safa and Marwa are among the rites of God, so for those who make major or minor pilgrimage to the House it is no offence to circulate between the two.’ Qur’an
jihad
‘This is my path, leading straight, so follow it, and do not follow other ways: they will lead you away from it - ‘This is what he commands you to do, so that you may refrain from wrongdoing.’ Qur’an
‘But those who have believed, migrated, and striven for God’s cause, it is they who can look forward to God’s mercy: God’s is most forgiving and merciful.’ Qur’an
