Mocks islam Flashcards
What does transcendent mean?
God is beyond human understanding.
Allah is outside Time am not part of this world.
He is limitless
What does Immanent mean?
God is present and involved in all life.
Allah is vital to human existence.
Allah is active in the world and guides humans to do the right thing.
What does beneficient mean?
All-loving (benevolent) and all-good.
What does omnipotent mean?
All-powerful.
What does merciful mean?
Compassion and forgiveness.
What does fair and just (Adalat) mean?
Allah always does what is right.
Allah treats people equally and on day of judgement.
What are angels?
Supernatural messengers of God created with light.
They have no free will and must do Go’s work.
What do Angels do?
Many tasks such as:
Revealing messages to the prophets.
Recording people’s actions and reading them from the “book of deeds”.
Escorting humans to paradise or hell.
What are the five pillars? Give a word for what they mean
Shahada - faith - Tawhid
Salah- prayer
Sawm - fasting
Zakat - almsgiving
Hajj - pilgrimage
Angel of Jibril fact
Special angel - trusted messenger of God
Appeared to Muhammad on the Night of Power and gave him God’s message. This became the Qur’an.
Jibril guided Muhammad throughout his life.
Angel of Mika’il fact
Angel of mercy
Mika’il rewards people for the good that they do in their lives.
He can bring rain, thunder and lightening to Earth.
Whoever is an enemy of Mika’il is an enemy of God.
Brings nourishment to humans through rain.
What is Risalah?
Belief in the prophets.
Explain salvation though LAW:
Following God’s rules such as the 10 commandments and doing good deeds.
Explain salvation through GRACE:
Unconditional love given by God through faith in Jesus.
Explain salvation through SPIRIT:
The Holy Spirit guides Christians to salvation.