Islamic Beliefs Flashcards
Who is the prophet Mohammed.
The main prophet who spread the Islamic word of Allah.
What are the major differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
Sunnis believe that a caliph (head of state) should be elected by the whole community
Shi’ites assert that only Allah himself can choose a leader, and that Muhammad’s only rightful successors are his descendants
Sunni and Shia Muslims also accept different sets of hadith
First pillar of Islam.
Shahada, the Islamic faith, belief in Allah
Second pillar of Islam
Salat, five prayers a day.
Third pillar of Islam
Zakat, to give 2.5% of earnings to charity.
Fourth pillar of Islam.
Sawm, fasting for one month.
Fifth pillar of Islam.
Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca.
First article of faith.
The central belief in Islam, and arguably the most important theme of Islam, is that there is one God.
Second article of faith.
Belief in his angels. E.g. Angel Gabriel.
Third article of faith
Belief in his holy book, the qua ran.
Fourth article of faith.
Belief in the prophets, Muhammad, Adam.
Fifth article of faith.
Beleif in the day of judgment.
Sixth article of faith.
Belief that Allah knows all, and the belief of predestination.
Day of judgement quote
Nor can a soul die except by Allah’s leave. The term being fixed as by writing.
Surah 3:145.
Day of judgement
This is when Allah will judge the good and the bad, by balancing those persons good and bad deeds.
