Islamic Beliefs Flashcards
What is monotheism?
The belief in only one god
What is the Islamic belief in only one god called?
Tawhid - “he is god the one”
Monotheism influences Muslims because….
Worship only one god
No picture of images of god
What is the supremacy of gods will?
Nothing happens unless god wills it to happen
What does transcendent mean?
Not limited by the laws of nature - god is incomprehensible
What does benevolent mean?
God is all-loving and all-good
What does omnipotent mean?
God is all powerful
Who is the leader of Sunni Islam?
The caliph - elected (Abu Bakr)
Who is the leader of sh’ia Islam?
Imman - chosen by god, descendent
Which faith believes in angels?
Sunni
Which faith believes in Adalat (justice of god)?
Shia
Which faith believes in the six articles of faith?
Sunni
Which faith believes in the 5 roots of usul ad-din?
Shia
What are the jobs of angels?
Deliver Allah’s messages
What is the job of Angel jibril?
Angel of revelation
What is the job of angel mika’il?
The angel of mercy
What is pre-destination?
God knows or determines everything that will happen in the universe.
What is the main belief for Sunni Muslims about pre-destination?
God has already determined everything that will happen
Humans do not have the freedom to change their destiny
What is the main belief for Shia Muslims about pre-destination?
People have the free will go make choices by themselves
What is meant by Akhira?
Life after death
What is Barazakh?
State of waiting until the day of judgment
What happens on the day of judgement?
Everyone is judged for how they have lived - if given a book in the right hand they go to heaven (vice versa)
How does Akhira influence Muslims?
Take responsibility for their own actions
Follow the Quran
Why are prophets important?
They are good role models and covet gods words by setting a good example on how to live
Why is the prophet Adam important?
God gave Adam knowledge and understanding
Iblis tempted Adam and Hawwa (Eve)
God forgave Adam after he accepted his mistake
Why is Adam important to Muslims?
God taught Adam how to live a good life and Adam passed on that knowledge. God revealed the to him the food Muslims are allowed to eat and to depend for wrong doings
Why is ibrahim important?
He showed great faith in god and is a good role model to Muslims
What did ibrahim refuse to worship?
He refused to worship idols and preached that there is only one god (he destroyed all the idols in his town and was burned for it)
What did ibrahim rebuild?
The ka’aba (house of god)
What test did ibrahim pass?
Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son. During id-ul-adha Muslims kill an animal to remember ibrahims obedience
Why is Muhammad important?
He is ‘gods messenger’
What happened when Muhammad visited the cave?
He experienced a revelation form jibril
How did muhammad conquer makkah?
After fleeing to madinah and with his followers help he managed to convert them
What is the night journey?
Where muhammad agreed that Muslims should pray 5 times a day
What is the Imamate?
Leader of Shi’a Muslims (descendent of Muhammad) the 12th Iman will return in the future to bring justice and equality
What is the Torah?
Holy book - first 5 books of the bible but altered
What are the scrolls of Abraham?
One of the earliest scriptures that no longer exists
Name two other religious scriptures
The psalms
The gospel
