Islamic Articles of Faith Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Sunni articles of faith?
A
Tawhid, Angels, Holy Books like the Qur’an and Kutub, Prophets (Rasuul), Akirah which is afterlife and Al Qad’r which is the Muslim belief that everything in the universe follows a masterplan set by Allah.
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What are the Shi’a articles of faith?
A
Shi’a: Al-Tawhid- belief in oneness and unity of God
Al Adl- belief in divine justice
Al-Nubuwah-belief in prophethood
Al-Imamah- belief in Imams
Al-Ma’ad-belief that Muslims will be resurrected and judged by God.
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What is Tawhid (the nature of Allah?)
A
That he’s infinite Omnipotent and omniscient Merciful and benevolent Transcendent but also immanent He is fair and just
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What is Risalah (prophethood) ?
A
An inspired teacher who proclaims the will of God and is his messenger
Communication between God in the form of books, angels and prophets.
