Islamic Beliefs Key Words Flashcards
Allah
The Arabic name for God
Angels
Spiritual beings believed to act as messengers of God
Akhirah
Everlasting life after death
Caliph
The person considered to be a political and religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad, and the leader of the Sunni Muslim community.
Gospel
The holy book revealed by God through Jesus
Hajj
The annual pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) that every Muslim should try to make at least once in their lives
Hell
The state of total separation from God
Iblis
A spiritual being created from fire who was thrown out of paradise
Id-ul-Adha
A Muslim festical that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for God
Imam
1) Person who leads communal prayer
2) (Imam) In Shi’a Islam, the title given to Ali and his successors
Imamate
The divine appointment of the Imams
Immanent
The idea that God is present in/involved with life on Earth and in the universe - QUALITY OF GOD
Jibril
Arabic name for Gabriel (archangel who brought God’s message to prophets, particularly Muhammad)
Ka’aba
Black, cube-shaped building in the centre of Makkah; holiest place in Islam
Mika’il
The archangel of mercy - rewards good deeds and provides nourishment to people
Predestination
The idea that God knows/determines everything that will happen in the universe
Prophet
The person who proclaims the message of God
prophethood
God makes someone a prophet to communicate his message to people
Psalms
A Holy Book revealed by God through David
Qur’an
A holy book revealed to Muhammad by the Angel Jibril
Resurrection
Rising from the dead/returning to life
Risalah
The belief that prophets are the important channel of communication between God and humans
Tawhid
Oneness and unity of God
Torah
The five books revealed by God to Moses
Transcendant
The idea that God is beyond and outside life on earth and the universe - A QUALITY OF GOD
Scrolls of Abraham/Ibrahim
The holy book revealed by God through Abraham/Ibrahim
Shi’a
Muslims who believe in the imamate, the successorship of Ali
Sunnah
The teachings and deeds of Muhammad
Sunni
Muslims who believe in the successorship to Muhammad of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali.
