Islamic Definitions Flashcards
Sunni Islam
Muslims that believe that in the elected successor ship of Abu Bakar
Shia Islam
Muslims that believe in the successor ship of Muhammad’s Cousin Ali
Six Articles of Faith
Six beliefs for Sunni
Tawhid
Belief in one God (Six Articles of Faith and Five Roots)
Malaikah
Belief in angels (Six Articles of Faith)
Kutub
Belief in holy books (Six Articles of Faith)
Nubuwwah
Belief in the prophets (Six Articles of Faith and Five roots)
Akhirah
Belief in the Day of Judgement and the afterlife (Six Articles of Faith)
Al-Qadr
Belief in predestination. This means that everything in the universe is following a divine master plan, which shows the importance of God’s will. (Six Articles of Faith)
Five roots of Usul ad-Din
Five roots for Shia Muslims
Mi’ad
Day of Resurrection (Five roots)
Imamah
Shi’a Muslims believe that that leaders are necessary to protect the religion and give people guidance on how to live correctly. (Five roots)
Adl
Divine justice. Shi’a Muslims believe that Allah is always right and just (Five Roots)
Angel Jibril
Archangel, who is a trusted messenger of God
Angel Mika`il
Archangel of mercy
Jannah
Heaven, Eternal Happiness