Islamic Study Flashcards
What year did Islam begin?
610 C.E following the first revelation to the prophet Muhammad at the age of 40.
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
- Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam
-Prayer (salat)
-Alms (zakat)
-Fasting (sawm)
-Pilgrimage (hajj)
What are the 12 Imams?
- Ali ibn Abi Talib Cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad. First male to accept Islam. He was struck in his head with a poisoned sword while he was in prostration praying on the Night of Qadr in the month of Ramadan.
- Hasan ibn Ali. He was the eldest surviving grandson of Muhammad.
- Husayn ibn Ali grandson of Muhammed.
- Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn/ as sajjad
- al-Baqir
- Jafar al-Sadiq
- Musa al-Kadhim
- Ali al-Rida
- at-Taqīy/al-Jawwād
- an-Naqīy /Ali al-Hadi
- Hasan al-Askari
- Muhammad al-Mahdi current Imam and the promised Mahdi, a messianic figure who will return with the prophet Isa (Jesus). He will reestablish the rightful governance of Islam and establish justice and peace in the whole earth.
The two main Islamic branch?
The two main Islamic branches are Sunni Islam (85–90%) and Shia Islam (10–15%). While the Shia–Sunni divide initially arose from disagreements over the succession to Muhammad, they grew to cover a broader dimension, both theologically and juridically.
Ibadism, Quranism, Non-denominational Muslims, Mahdavia, Ahmadiyya, Nation of Islam, and Sufism. Wahhabism
Islam meaning?
Submission to God
Islam meaning?
Submission to God
How many chapters is the quran divided into?
114 which contain a combined 6,236 verses (āyāt). Unaltered word of God.
Difference between shia and Sunni?
The main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims is based on whether or not they believe that Prophet Muhammad explicitly designated a successor. Shia Muslims believe that the Prophet publicly designated his cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him), as the first in a line of hereditary Imams from the Prophet’s family to lead the community after him. Sunni believe Hazrat Abu Bakr first caliph, Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Uthman, and Hazrat Ali. Over time, the caliphs came to be seen mainly as political rulers,. Sunnis focus on following the Prophet’s example whereas Shi’a focus on the lineage of Muhammad’s family through a series of Imams.
What is a turbah? Why is it used?
is a small piece of soil or clay, often a clay tablet, used during salat (Arabic: صلاة, lit. ’Islamic daily prayers’) to symbolize earth.[1] The use of a turbah is recommended. Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq stated that “prostration must be performed on pure earth or what grows on it, provided that it is not eaten or worn.” The earth is a purifier for all of us in Islamic law.
Who were the first two muslims?
When Muhammad reported his first revelation from the Angel Gabriel (Jibril), Khadija was the first female and first person to convert to Islam. However, Shia Muslims claim Ali was the first to convert to Islam.
Muhammad, the founder of Shia Islam is unquestionably his nephew and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib.
How many wives did prophet Muhammed have?
13
- Khadija
- Sawdah
- Aisha
- Hafsah
- Zainab
- Hind
- Zaynab
- Juwariya
- Ramla
- Safiyya
- Maymunah
- Rayhana
- Mariyya
Who was prophet Muhammed pbuh mum and dad?
Mother: amina bint wahab
Farther: Abdullah ibn abd al-muttalib
When did prothet Muhammed pbuh die where is his resting place?
Died: 8 June 632 aged 61 Medinan fever,in Aisha’s hut
Resting place in Medina
Who looked after prophet Muhammed when he became an orphan?
As was tradition among all the great families at the time, Aminah sent Muhammad to live with a milk mother in the desert as a baby. The belief was that in the desert, one would learn self-discipline, nobility, and freedom. When Muhammad was six years old, he was reunited with Aminah, who took him to visit her relatives . She dies after a month of meeting him. The young Muhammad was taken in first by his paternal grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, in 577, and later by his paternal uncle Abu Talib.
What is Ghadir Khumn
The Ghadīr Khumm (Arabic: غَدِير خُم) was a gathering of Muslims to attend a sermon delivered by the Islamic prophet Muhammad on 16 March 632 CE. In the sermon, made shortly before his death in June 632, Muhammad made a declaration in favor of Ali ibn Abi Talib, his cousin and son-in-law, by saying: “He whose mawla I am, Ali is his mawla”. Shi’a Muslims believe this sermon to be a clear designation of Ali to lead the Muslim community after Muhammad and celebrate the anniversary of the event as Eid al-Ghadir.
Where was the quran revealed and by who?
Gabriel cave of Hira The angel showed him a cloth with Quranic verses on it and instructed him to read. When Muhammad confessed his illiteracy, Gabriel choked him forcefully, nearly suffocating him, and repeated the command.
Who was Imam Ali’s Wife? And how
Who were their kids?
Spouse: Fatima bint Muhammad
Issue:
Hasan
Husayn
Muhsin
Zaynab
Umm Kulthum
Where is Imam Ali’s shrine?
The shrine of Ali in Najaf, Iraq, is a major destination for Shia pilgrimage.
When is Imam Ali’s Birthday?
13 Rajab, which is the occasion celebrated annually by Shia Muslims. Ali may have been the only person born inside the Ka’ba,
What is Shab-E-Barat? When is it?
Shab-e-Barat is considered a major event in South East Asia, in which Muslims collectively worship and ask for forgiveness of their wrongdoings. It is believed to reward them with fortune for the whole year and cleanse them of their sins. In many regions, it is also a night when prayers are offered to forgive one’s deceased ancestors.[2] Additionally, Twelver Shia Muslims commemorate the birthday of Muhammad al-Mahdi.[3][4] Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq and Imam Muhammad al-Baqir used to perform special prayers in this night.[5] Both Sunni and Shia Muslims recognise this night to be as the Night of Forgiveness. Muslims observe Mid-Sha’ban as a night of worship and salvation. According to a hadith tradition, Muhammad went into the graveyard of Baqi’ on this night, where he prayed for the Muslims buried there and never repeated again on this night.
How did Imam Ali die?
19 Ramadan 40 AH. He died of his wounds about two days after the Kharijite dissident Ibn Muljim struck him over his head with a poison-coated sword at the Great Mosque of Kufa, located in Kufa, in present-day Iraq. He was about sixty-two years of age at the time of his death. 661.
What is zulfiqar?
is the sword of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Muhammad gave the weapon to his son-in-law and cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib. Records show that Ali used the sword during a battle in present day Iraq, where it was said to have been imbued with special powers. Zulfiqar إلا ذوالفقار is an Arabic word that means “the spine splitter”. It was the only Sword of that time that had double edges. the Prophet Muhammad prayed to Allah for help, and that was when Allah sent angel Gabriel towards Muhammad Prophet, who gave him the Zulfiqar sword, then it was given to Imam Ali. the Prophet Muhammad prayed to Allah for help, and that was when Allah sent angel Gabriel towards Muhammad Prophet, who gave him the Zulfiqar sword, then it was given to Imam Ali. In karbala Hussain used it.
How many kids did prohet Muhammed have
7 with Khadija
Qasim died age 3
Zainab died age 31
Ruqayya bint Muhammaddied age 23
Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad died age 27
Fatima died with 6 months of Muhammed
Abdullah age 2 died
Ibrahim who was born to Maria al-Qibtiyya.
How long did it take for the whole quran to be revealed?
approximately 23 years, beginning on 22 December 609 CE, when Muhammad was 40, and concluding in 632 CE, the year of his death.
