Islam Teachings and Beliefs Flashcards
what is Akhirah?
The belief in Afterlife
what is the term for hell in Islam?
Jahannam
what is the term for heaven in Islam?
Jannah
what are the other holy books in Islam?
>The Qur'an >Psalms >The Gospels >The Torah >The Scrolls of Abraham
what is the Sunni view on Predestination?
> Allah is Omniscient
So knows what future decisions we will make
Cannot be changed
what is the Shi’a view on Predestination?
> Allah is omniscient
So knows what future decisions we will make
However, this can be changed
what do Muslims will believe will happen on Judgement Day?
everyone will be resurrected and judged based on what life decisions they made.
what quote can be used when talking about Muhammad?
The Qur’an says; “Muhammad is not the father to any one of your men, but the messenger of Allah and the seal of all prophets”
monotheism
Belief in one God
Allah
The name Muslims use for God
tawhid
The oneness and unity of Allah
omnipotent
All powerful
submission
Accepting the will or authority of a higher power
authority
Having power and status
supreme
Highest in authority, the greatest
Shahadah
Muslim declaration of faith. One of the 5 Pillars
Shirk
Worshipping anything over than God, the worst type of sin
Beneficence
Literally “doing good”. One f the 99 names of Allah and the belief about Allah’s nature, the generosity Allah shows humans
Just
The belief that God is fair
Adalat
The belief that Allah is just/fair in Shi’a Islam. One of the 5 roots of Usul as-Din
Merciful
God’s willingness to forgive the sins to those who repent
Immanent
The belief that God is close to humanity and involved in the world
Transcendent
The belief that God exists outside space and time, beyond the human realm
One God (QUOTE)
He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; None is born of him, nor is he born; And there is no one like him”
Shows God is just(QUOTE)
The Qur’an says; “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of people until they change what is inside themselves”
To show Allah’s immanence(QUOTE)
The Qur’an says; God is so nearer us than out jugular vein”
The declaration of Faith(QUOTE)
The Shahadah is “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger” and Shi’a Muslims add “And Ali is the friend of God”
Prophet
A person who shared the message of God
Risalah
The belief in prophets and their importance as messengers of God
Revelation
When God is revealed to humans; belief that Allah shows his nature through the words of the Qur’an
Adam
The first prophet, considered to be the farther of the human race, Adam made a mistake but admitted it and received forgiveness
Ibrahim
An important prophet, known for his obedience to Allah, rebuilt the Ka’aba. Ibrahim’s actions are remembered during Hajj and on the festival of Idul-ul Adha
Ibrahim
An important prophet, known for his obedience to Allah, rebuilt the Ka’aba. Ibrahim’s actions are remembered during Hajj and on the festival of Idul-ul Adha
Muhammad
The last and greatest of the prophets. He received the Qur’an, his Sunnah and Hadith are important sources of authority for Muslims
Sacrifice
To give something important as an offering to another, EG Ibrahim being prepared to kill Ishmael for God
The Night Journey
Before Muhammad fled to Makkah he was taken on a miraculous journey to Jerusalem and heaven, it was on this journey that he received the knowledge that Muslims should pray 5 times a day
The Night of Power
The Night on which Muhammad received the first revelations of the Qur’an from the angel Jibril
Hajj
The annual pilgrimage to Makkah ,remembering the actions of Ibrahim and Hajira. Muslims should try to make it once in their lifetime
Sunnah
The actions and traditions of Muhammad
Hadith
The written record of Muhammad’s sunnah; his actions and sayings. Second most important source if authority after the Qur’an
Recitation
reciting(saying out loud) verses of the Qur’an
Why are there prophets? (QUOTE)
The Qur’an says; “And for every nation is a messenger”
Ibrahim’s importance(QUOTE)
The Qur’an says; “Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend”
Muhammad’s importance(QUOTE)
The Qur’an says; “ Muhammad is not the father of any one of your men, but the Messenger of Allah and the seal of the prophets”
Sunni
Muslims who believe Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali(The Caliphs) should b elected to lead Islam after the death of Muhammad
Shi’a
Muslims who believe in the imamate, people chosen by Allah to lead Islam after Muhammad’s death
Imamate
Shi’a belief in the twelve Imams who succeeded Muhammad as the leaders of Islam, one of the 5 roots of Usul al-Din. Ali was the first
Imamate
Shi’a belief in the twelve Imams who succeeded Muhammad as the leaders of Islam, one of the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din. Ali was the first
Caliph
The elected leaders of Sunni Islam
6 Articles of Faith
The foundation of faith in Sunni Islam; six key beliefs: Tawhid, Angels, Holy Books, Prophethood, Akhirah, Predestination.
5 Roots of Usul ad-Din
5 Roots of Usul ad-Din
The foundations of the faith in Shi’a Islam; five key beliefs: Tawhid, Adalat, Prophethood, imamate, resurrection
Qur’an
Holy Book, most important source of authority. It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad and is the final revelation of God to humankind
The Gospel
Holy Book, contains the ‘good news’ about Isa(Jesus) who was a prophet of Allah
The Psalms
Holy Book, Sacred prayer and poems written by King Dawud(David), a prophet of Allah
The Scrolls of Ibrahim
Holy Book, individual revelations to Ibrahim that were written on parchment but have perished
The Torah
Holy Book, Given by God to the prophet Musa(Moses) on Mount Sinia
Why is the Qur’an the most important?(QUOTE)
the Qur’an says; “This is the book by which there is no doubt”
When was the Qur’an revealed?(QUOTE)
The Qur’an says; “We sent the Qur’an down during the Night of Power. The Night of Power is better than a thousand months”
Angels
They are spiritual beings crated from elements of light. They gave God’s messages to the prophets and watch over humans
Mika’il
Angel who gives spiritual and material help to humans; on Judgement Day he will assist with the weighing of a person’s deeds
Jibril
Angel who dictated the Qur’an to Muhammad; on Judgement Day he will assist with the weighing of a person’s deeds
Book of Deeds
A record of a person’s actions in life, kept by angels and given to God on Judgement Day
Angels(QUOTE)
“For each one are successive(angels) before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah”
predestination
The belief that everything that happens has already been planned by Allah
Day of Judgement
The day when Allah will decide about individual deeds and on reward or punishment
Human Freedom
Humans have control over their thoughts, feelings and actions
Human Accountability
The belief that everyone must take responsibility for their actions and will be questioned about them on Judgement Day
Human Responsibility
Humans are responsible for most of what they do because they have free will and so will be accountable on the Day of Judgement
QUOTE FROM PREDESTINATION
“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves”
Akhirah
The belief in life after death
Heaven
Called Paradise; Allah’s reward after death to those who have been faithful to him and who have repented for sin
Hell
It is a place of great suffering after death for those who rejected the Qur’an’s teachings and have led a wicked life. For some it will last forever
Resurrection
the belief that after death, all people will be raised from the dead to face judgement
Resurrection
the belief that after death, all people will be raised from the dead to face judgement
QUOTE FOR AKHIRAH
“Indeed, Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous deeds to garden beneath which rivers flow”
QUOTE FOR AKHIRAH
“then He will bring you (back) to life, and then to him you will be returned”
