Muslim Beliefs Flashcards
What are the 6 beliefs of Islam?
Tawhid- belief in one God.
Risalah- belief in God’s angels, messengers, and holy books.
Akirah- belief in the Last Day and life after death.
Why are the 6 beliefs important for Muslims?
The 6 beliefs are the basis of Islam
What are the 5 roots of Sh’ia Islam?
God’s oneness
God’s justice
God’s messengers from Adam to Muhammad
The Last Judgement
Muhammad’s succesors.
Why are the 5 roots of Shia Islam problematic for Sunni Muslims?
Sunni Muslims do not accept the root about Muhammad’s successors.
What do Muslims call God?
Allah
What are Allah’s main characteristics?
Oneness
Omnipotence
Beneficence
Justice
Transcendence
Immanence
Why is Allah’s oneness so important?
Allah’s oneness is the basis of Islam and is the first part of the Muslim creed.
Why do Muslims believe God sent prophets?
Muslims believe that God sent prophets with his message telling humans how to look after the world.
Who were the key prophets?
Adam, Ibrahim, Isma’il, Musa, Dawud, Isa and Muhammad.
Why did God have to send a final message with Muhammad?
Because the teachings of the other prophets were altered or corrupted and some were even lost.
What are the key holy books for Muslims?
Salifah to Ibrahim, the Tawrat to Musa, the Zabur to Dawud and the Injil to Isa.
Why is the Qu’ran different from the other holy books?
Because other books were altered or corrupted.
Why is the Qur’an important for Muslims?
The Qur’an contains God’s words on how to live and what to believe..
Why do Muslims believe about angels?
(i)communicated God’s messages to humans as God is so holy. (ii) record people’s good and bad deeds for God to use on the day of Judgement. (iii) guard the gates of hell.
What are the roles of Jibril
Jibril communicates God’s messages to the prophets.
