Muslim Belief Flashcards
What are the characteristics of Allah?
- Tawhid- oneness of Allah
- Transcendence- beyond human imagination etc
- omnipotence- all powerfull
- immanence- stays within our world
- beneficence- active good/kindness
- mercy
- fairness
- justice
What are the 6 beliefs in Islam?
- Tawhid
- Mala’kah- belief in angels
- Risallah- belief in scripture
- yawmuddin- belief in prophets
- Al-qadr- belief in pre-destination
What are the 5 usul-al-din for Shia Muslims
- Al-Tawhid: belief in the oneness of allah
- Al-Ad: belief in divine justice
- Al-Nubuwah: belief in prophethood
- Al-imamah: belief in imams
- Mi’ad: belief in day of resurection
What are the difference between shia and sunni Muslims?
SHIA(
- Believe in the 5 usal al din- imams, divine justice,
-believe in Muhamad’s blood line
SUNNI(majourity)
-Believe their religious leaders should be elected
- believe in the 6 beliefs- prophets, pre-destination, angles, scripture
Why are the 5 roots of usul-al-din important
- Guideline to live by and understand their faith
- helps non-believers to convert to or understand Islam
- Show to a Muslims that Allah is the most important as all beliefs are related to him.
What do muslims belief about life after death
Those who live a good, sinless life will go to al’jannah. Muslims believe that Allah see’s everything and therefore should follow the teachings of the qur’an
What does omnibenevolent mean?
All kind/all loving
What does omnipotence mean? *quote
All powerful
*“he has power over all things”
What is Al-qadr?
*quote
One of the 6 beliefs in Sunni Islam
The belief in predestination which is where everything that happens was meant to happen; it was already decided
*“only Allah has full knowledge and acquainted with all things”
What is yawmuddin?
One of the 6 beliefs in Sunni Islam
The belief in the day of judgement
What is Risallah?
*quote
One of the 6 beliefs in Sunni Islam
The belief in the messengers from Allah
*“may you believe in Allah messenger”
What is Mala’kah?
*“quote
One of the 6 beliefs in Sunni Islam
the belief in angels
*“they know and understand all that you do”
What is Tawhid?
*quote
The belief in the oneness of allah
*“he is Allah, the one”
Outline 3 Muslim beliefs about predestination
- Allah know your decisions and choices
- you still have free will
- You are predestined to go to heaven or hell
What are the two types of suffering?
1) moral evil - the acts of humans which are considered to be morally wrong
2) natural evil - natural disasters, such as earthquakes or tsunamis
What are three teachings about angels?
- angels were created of light: the Qur’an describes them as messengers with wings
- angels have various roles linked to humans, for example there is an angel which guards heaven and an angle which tells Mary that she is pregnant
- Angels serve God
What is shariah?
The holy law of islam
What is malakah?
belief in angels
WHat is kutubullah?
belief in the scriptures
What is Risallah?
the belief in the messengers of god
what is yawmuddin?
the belief in the day of judgement
What is AL-qadr?
the belief in predestination
What quote about angels shows their omniscience?
“they know and understand all that you do”
What quote shows Al-Qadr?
“only allah has full knowledge and acquainted with all things
Why are the 6 beliefs important?
- helps a Muslim to understand their faith so they become a better Muslim
- shows to a Muslim that Allah is the centre of everything and how everything is connected to him
- Gives guidance on how to live their life as a god Muslim and reach paradise
- Gives structure and support for those converting to islam
- “he is allah, the one”
Which quote suggest you should read the quran?
“read in the name of the lord”
What quote suggest the Qur’an is the most important scripture?
- “free from any distortion”
- “the most beautiful of all teachings”
Why is Al-Qadr important?
- uphold the belief Allah is omniscient
- explains suffering as everything happens for a reason
- teaches you to take responsibility for your actions
What quote shows allah as being omnipotent and omniscient?
“he is the all knowing creator”
What quote suggests that all prophets are equally important?
“make no distinction between any of them”
