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module 1 Islam Flashcards

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Are the 6 beliefs in Sunni or Shi’a Islam?

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Sunni. shi’s- 5 roots of usal ad-Din

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What are the 6 beliefs in Islam?

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Tawhid-belief in oneness of Allah, Malaikah-belief in angles, Akhirah-teachings about life after death, authority of kutub (holy books), belief in al-adar, Nubuwwah(prophethood) following prophets of Allah.

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What is Tawhid?

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Islam is monotheistic religion meaning Allah is the only God.

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What is Malaikah?

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Muslims accept angles who are obedient to Allah’s commands, through them that messages are given to prophets.

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What is Akhirah?

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Muslims believe in life after death, accept day of judgment where every person will be judged by Allah on their actions on Earth.

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What is the belief in holy books?

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Main holy book is Qur’an, also recognise Sahifah (scrolls of Abraham and Moses), the tawat (Torah), Zabur (Psalms) and Injil (Gospel).

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What is al-qadar?

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Belief that Allah knows everything, although humans have free will, Allah will know what will happen.

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What is Nubuwwah?

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Muslims accept prophets or messengers of Allah. They include: Adam, Ibrahim(Abraham), Isma’il, Musa (Moses), Dawid (David), Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad. Nature and importance of prophethood for Muslims called Risalah.

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What is the purpose and importance of the 6 beliefs in Islam?

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Unite Sunni Muslims, help Sunni Muslims understand their religion in a better way, support Sunni Muslims in how they should live their lives, support what beliefs they should have.

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Where are the 6 beliefs contained?

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In the kit al-Iman or ‘book of faith’. Important to Sunni Muslims as are fundamental beliefs of faith that hold to be true

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How are 6 beliefs of Islam expressed today?

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recite belief of oneness of Allah in prayers each day, look at qur’an for advice to help them understand faith better and follow Allah, live lives always aware of Allah and fact Islam he will judge them on their actions after death, make them more aware of behaviour.

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What are the 5 roots of usul ad-din?

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Tawid, Adl, Nubuwwah, Imamah, Mi’ad-the day of judgment and resurrection.

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What is Tawhid?

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belief in oneness of Allah, 1 God.

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What is Adl?

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divine justice. Allah is fair and just in way he treats everything

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What is Nubuwwah?

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Belief in Allah appointed prophets or messeners to pass his message onto humanity.

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What is Immah?

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successors of Muhammad, belief Allah appointed imams or leaders to guide humanity and to be a source of authority.

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Whati si Mi’ad-the day of judgment and resurrection?

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belief all humans will be judged by Allah on their actions after death.

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What do Shi’ah Muslims believe about the 12 Imams?

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known as Twelvers, some believe there were seven known as Seveners.

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What are the 8 characteristics of Allah shown in the Qur’an?

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Tawhid, immanence, transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, fairness and justice, adalat (adalat only in Shi’a).

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What is tawhid?

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most fundamental belief in Islam all other principles relate to it. “And We certainly sent into every nation a messenger [saying], ‘worship Allah and avoid Taghut’ (Surah 16:36)

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What is immanence?

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idea that Allah is close and involved within the world.

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What is transcendence?

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Idea that Allah is above and beyond human understanding. Can be difficult for Muslims to fully understand Allah.

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What is omnipotence?

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Idea that Allah is more powerful than anything in existence. Seen to have created world and in control of everything.

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What is beneficence?

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Idea that Allah is caring and loves his creation.

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What is mercy?

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Idea that Allah forgives people for doing wrong things they do.

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What is fairness and justice?

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Idea that Allah is fair and just and judge humans after death in this way. Muslims believe Allah judges people in a fair and unbiased way.

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What is Adalat?

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Allah is equitable and just. He created world in fair way and will judge humans in this way too.

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What are the importance of these characteristics?

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Believe by knowing what Allah is like they can: understand him better, follow way he wants them to live lives, strengthen their relationship with Allah, encourage Muslims to strive to be better as this is what they believe Allah wants.

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Why are prophets important in Islam?

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enable Allah to communicate with mankind

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What are prophets in Islam?

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acted as messengers of Allah, thought many as 124,000 only 25 were named in Qur’an-called rasuls.

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Who was Adam?

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1st prophet (and human) to be created, task to look after world (to be khalifah), teaches Muslims today that they too should look after and care for Allah’s creation.

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Who was Ibrahim?

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mentioned many times in qur’an, believed tried to encourage worship of Allah. Story of having faith tested from Allah by willing to sacrifice his son teaches Muslims to submit to Allah in their lives.

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Who was Isma’il?

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son of Ibrahim associated with construction of Ka’bah, praised for characteristics e.g. patience and kindness, showing Muslims that they too should develop these sorts of characteristics.

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What is the quote for Risalah?

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Say (O Muslims): ‘We believe in Allah and that which is revealed unto us and that which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ismael, and Isaac and Jacob, and that which the prophets received from their Lord’ (Surah 2:136).

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What do Muslims believe about holy books?

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Qur’an raveled to Muhammad over a period of 23 years. Qur’an written in Arabic. Qur’an means ‘recitation’ because when revealed to Muhammad was spoken, Muhammad was illiterate. Qur’an derived from Surah (chapters) and Ayats (verses), believe qur’an came from Allah. Use qur’an in prayer and to help them in guidance in life.

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What is the quote for the qur’an?

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“It is not but revelation, Taught to him by one intense strength” (Surah 53:4-5).

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What are the holy books?

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Qur’an, tawrat (Torah), sahifah (scrolls), Injil (Gospel) Zabur (Psalms).

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What is in the qur’an?

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mentions other holy books, believe these also revealed by Allah, but their meaning changed over time.

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What is the Tawrat?

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holy book given to Musa by Allah. Tawrat means ‘instruction’ Muslims recognise there are important laws contained within it.

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What are the Sahifah?

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early scripture believed to be revealed to Ibrahim, and used by sons Ishmail and Ishac, scrolls believed to be lost having perished over time.

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What is Injil?

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Gospel of Isa, believed to been revealed by Allah contained in books Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

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What is Zabur?

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Holy book of Dawud (David) some Muslims believe still relevent.

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What is the quote for Zabur?

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“and to David We gave the book [of Psalms].”(Surah 4:163).

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What is the quote for Injil?

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“We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary…; and We gaave him the Gospel…”

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What is the quote for the Scrolls?

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“Or has not been informed of what was in the scripture of Moses.” (Surah 53:36)

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What are angles seen as in Islam?

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Act as messengers between Allah and humans. Not thought to have free will or physical body, can take human shape when needed, belief contained in 6 beliefs.

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What is Jibril (Gabriel) seen as in Isalm?

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important angel, through him Allah revealed qur’an. Also taught Muslims how to pray.

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What does Jibril teach Muslims today?

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live around teachings of holy book, often reading it every day to understand how to live their lives.

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Why is Izra’il an important angel in Islam?

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Angel of death signaled the day of judgment by blowing trumpet. believe will return human souls to Allah.

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Why is Izra’il important today?

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helps Muslims understand how to live their lives, how to follow Allah’s rules to gain rewards in afterlife, in judgment day

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Why is Mika’il an important angel in Islam?

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angel of mercy or sustenance, given role of rewarding those who led good lives, believed to bring rain and thunder to Earth.

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What is the quote for Jibril?

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“…then We sent her our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects”. (Surah 19 [Maryam]:17)

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What is the quote for Izra’il?

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“The angel of death will take you who has been entrusted with you. Then to your Lord you will be returned.” (Surah 32:11)

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What is the quote for Mika’il?

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“Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel-for he brings down the (revelation) to thy heart by Allah’s will, a confirmation of what went before, and guidence and glad tidings for those who believe,-Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and messengers to Gabriel and Michael,-Lo! Allah is an enemy to those who reject faith.”(Surah 2:97-98).

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What is the day of judgment?

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believe on day of judgment Allah will judge them on how they lived their life and behaved. Link between al-Qadr and day of judgment as Muslims believe once day comes, too late to beg for forgiveness for wrongdoing.

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What does al-qadr teach Muslims?

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Everything is will of Allah, although Muslims may not understand it, important thing is how they react to it. Reacting right way mean reward on day of judgment. Sahih al-Bukhari 78:685 describes how people are responsible for sins, as decided what action to take-will be judged.

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What are the impllications of al-Qadr?

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want to live lives according to day of judgment and al-Qadar to ensure gain reward in afterlife. Consantly be aware of thoughts, beliefs and actions to ensure behave how Allah wants try to follow duties given to them by Allah. Try to help others as believe what Qur’and and Muhammad teaches them.

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What are Muslim’s beliefs about Akhitah?

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after angel of death take a person’s soul to barzakh (stage between when a person dies and face judgment). Allah will judge everyone, on day of judgment body will be resurrected, 2 angles will open book that contains record of what person did in lifetime. If name on right hand side of book= al-Jannah (paradise). If on left=Jahannam (hell).

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What is the quote for hell?

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“And fear the Fire which has been prepared for the disbelievers.” (Surah 3:131).

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What are divergent ways life after death affects Muslims?

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More aware Allah is watching, importance of asking for forgiveness, view every action as way of worshiping Allah, try to be good Muslims, read Qur’an, preform 5 pillars, go to mosque; help others, etc.

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What are similarities and differences in Christianity and Islam with life after death?

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Similarities:Life is test, places of eternal reward and punishment, resserection.
Differences:Christians accept sacrifice of Jesus to atone for sins of world. Muslims believe only sinner can ask for forgivness, purgator in Catholicism not the same as barzakh in Islam. Chrisitans don’t have angels recording deeds of a person like in Islam.

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How is heaven (al-Jannah) described in Islam?

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reward for believers, garden full of flowers and birds.

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How is hell (Jahannam) described in Islam?

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A place where unbelievers are punished and face dreadful torments such as fire of hell.

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What is the quote for Allah’s names?

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“The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on him by them”.(Surah 7:180)

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What is the quote for usal-ad-din?

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“Say: He is Allah,[who is] One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to him any equivalent”.(Surah 112:1-4)

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