Islamic Beliefs Flashcards
Angels
Angel-spiritual being believed to act as messengers of god. No free will
Jibril-revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad
Mik’ail-angel of mercy
“Honoured servants”
“Each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by Gods command”
Day of Judgement
“The day of sorting has been appointed”
Five roots of Usul-Ad-Din (Shi’a)
Prophethood-accepting Mohammed is Gods last prophet and that Gods revelations are true
Justice of God-God is just and wise, cannot do wrong, and holds humans accountable for their actions
Resurrection-after death they will be resurrected to be judged by god
Imamate-accepting the 12 imams are the leaders of Islam and guard the truth of religion without error
Tawhid -God is one
Five roots of Usul-Ad-Din (quotes)
“He is Allah the one”
“Seal of the prophets”
6 articles of faith (Sunni)
Angels-communicate the message of God to humans
Authority of holy books-the Qur’an is the most important writing and highest author it is Islam
Supremacy of Gods will-God already knows but also makes happen everything that occurs in the world and on humans lives
Day of Judgement-when all humanity will be judged by God and sent to paradise or hell
Prophets of God-Muhammad is the most important prophets
Tawhid-there is only one god
6 articles of faith (quotes)
“He is Allah the one”
“This Qur’an is a clear statement for men”
Beneficence and merciful
Beneficent-God is all loving
Merciful-God forgives and shows compassion to humans even though he can punish
“Praise be to Allah, Lord of the universe, most compassionate, most merciful”
Imamate
Shi’a Muslims believe in the Imamate. There are 12 Imams in total. 12th Imam is being kept alive by Allah and in hiding until judgement day.
“The Qur’an is the silent imam, the imam is the speaking Qur’an”
Immanent
God is in and involved with life on earth.
“He is closer to you than your jugular vein”
Transcendent
God is beyond and outside life on earth.
“No vision can grasp Him…He is beyond all comprehension”
Justice and fairness
One of Allahs 99 names is “the Just”
“Allah does not deal unjustly with any man is any way”
Life after death
“And the trumpet shall be blown…”
“Whilst the hereafter is better and more lasting”
Omnipotent
God is all powerful
“He is all knowing , all powerful, able to do anything”
“Allah is eternal and absolute”
Tawhid
Oneness of God
“He is the One GOD”
“Never with him was any other God”
Shirk (breaking Tawhid) is the only unforgivable sin
Human freedom
“Truly, Allah will not change the condition of a people along as they do not change their state themselves”
“Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us”
Muhammad
Most important Prophet. Last Prophet. Had the Qur’an revealed to him on the night of power. Sunni believe Abu Bakr should of been the next leader (Muhammad’s best friend) . Shi’a believe Ali should of been the next leader (Muhammad’s cousin and son in law”
“Seal of the prophets”
Adam
First man. First Prophet. Created by God from dust. God gave Adam understanding and the names of all things
“One of his signs is that he created you from dust”
“He taught Adam all the names of things”
Ibrahim
Asked to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Taught Tawhid. Fulfilled all commands given to him by God. Rebuilt the Kabah. Remembered on Hajj and Id-Ul-Adah.
“God took Abraham as a friend”
“Surely Ibrahim was an example, obedient to Allah
