Islamic Beliefs Flashcards
2 Ways a belief in prophethood influences muslims
Avoid sin and live a good life, Spread the word of God
2 Beliefs about Al-Qadr
Shia(God knows what will happen but does not determine it), Sunni(God has already determined all that will happen)
Quote to show the Oneness of God, Qu’ran 112:1-4
“He begot nor was He begotten. No one is comparable to him”
Definition of Tawhid
The Belief that there is only one God
The 5 Roots of Shia Islam
Tawhid, the Imamate, Resurrection, Prophethood and the Justice of God
The 6 Articles of Sunni Islam
Angels, Holy Books, Supremacy of God’s Will, Day of Judgement, Prophethood, Tawhid
The 5 Pillars of Islam
Tawhid, Shahadah, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj
What is the most important duty of a Muslim?
To declare faith in the one God
Quote to show the supremacy of God’s Will, Quran 64:11
“Misfortunes can only happen with God’s permission”
How does a belief in the supremacy of God’s will provide comfort to Muslims?
God has a plan for them and even the bad things and suffering are part of this plan
5 Attributes of God
Immanent, transcendent, merciful, just, beneficent
How many names does God have?
99 names, all of which describing a quality that God has revealed about himself
Purpose of memorising the names of God
Helps to understand nature of God, Allows Muslims to feel God’s presence and immanence, Some names remind us of God’s care and love for human beings
Quotes for names of God, Quran 7:180
“The most excellent names belong to God: use them to call on him”
Is God both immanent and transcendent?
Yes, God can be both as Allah is creator of the universe so outside of the physical world, yet also compassionate towards people
Definition of Merciful
Understands the suffering of humans and cares for them despite having power to punish them
Islamic term for the Justice of God
Adalat
4 Examples of the purpose of angels
To pass Gods words onto humans
3 Attributes of Angels
Quote for Angels, Quran 35:1
