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Islamic Beliefs Key Words Flashcards

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Allah

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The Arabic name for God

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Angels

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Spiritual beings believed to act as messengers of God

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Akhirah

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Everlasting life after death

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Caliph

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The person considered to be a political and religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad, and the leader of the Sunni Muslim community.

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Gospel

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The holy book revealed by God through Jesus

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Hajj

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The annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) that every Muslim should try to make at least once in their lives

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Hell

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The state of total separation from God

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Iblis

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A spiritual being created from fire who was thrown out of paradise

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Id-ul-Adha

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A Muslim festical that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God

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Imam

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1) Person who leads communal prayer

2) (Imam) In Shi’a Islam, the title given to Ali and his successors

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Imamate

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The divine appointment of the Imams

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Immanent

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The idea that God is present in/involved with life on Earth and in the universe - QUALITY OF GOD

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Jibril

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Arabic name for Gabriel (archangel who brought God’s message to prophets, particularly Muhammad)

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Ka’aba

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Black, cube-shaped building in the centre of Makkah; holiest place in Islam

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Mika’il

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The archangel of mercy - rewards good deeds and provides nourishment to people

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Predestination

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The idea that God knows/determines everything that will happen in the universe

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Prophet

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The person who proclaims the message of God

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prophethood

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God makes someone a prophet to communicate his message to people

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Psalms

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A Holy Book revealed by God through David

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Qur’an

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A holy book revealed to Muhammad by the Angel Jibril

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Resurrection

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Rising from the dead/returning to life

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Risalah

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The belief that prophets are the important channel of communication between God and humans

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Tawhid

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Oneness and unity of God

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Torah

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The five books revealed by God to Moses

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Transcendant

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The idea that God is beyond and outside life on earth and the universe - A QUALITY OF GOD

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Scrolls of Abraham/Ibrahim

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The holy book revealed by God through Abraham/Ibrahim

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Shi’a

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Muslims who believe in the imamate, the successorship of Ali

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Sunnah

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The teachings and deeds of Muhammad

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Sunni

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Muslims who believe in the successorship to Muhammad of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali.

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