Muslim Beliefs Flashcards
What are the six beliefs?
- belief in allah
- belief in the angels of allah
- belief in the books of allah
- belief in the messengers of allah
- belief in the day of judgement
- belief in the decree of allah
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Why did the Sunni and shi’a Muslim split occur?
Disagreement over who should have led the Muslim community.
Sunni muslims accepted the authority of Abu bakr, who was known as the first rightly guided khalifah.
Shi’a muslims felt Ali should be the leader, Shia muslims say all leader should be from the Ahl al bayt, such as Ali as he was raise in Muhammads house
What is ‘Ahl al bayt’?
People of the prophet Muhammad’s house(family)
What is the Arabic name for god?
Allah
What are the hadith?
Sayings of the prophet muhammad
What is a khalifah?
A religious leader representing allah or a prophet
What is the Kitab al-Iman?
The book of faith in the sahih Muslim collection of Hadith
What is the Quran?
The holiest text in Islam
What is the meaning of Shi’a
Muslims who believe that leadership belongs to ahl al-bayt
What is the meaning of Sunni
Muslims who believe Abu bakr was the first of four ‘rightly guided’ leaders after the prophet Muhammad
Muslim believe the six beliefs should always be reflected in their…
Actions and behaviour
How is Belief in allah expressed in Muslim communities today?
Encourages muslims to be grateful for all allah has done. They express their gratitude through prayer and worship
How is belief in angels expressed in Muslim communities today?
It shows god can communicate with humans, record good and bad deeds in books.
How is belief in the holy books expressed in communities today?
Muslims are expected to know the contents of these books. A person who memorise it all is called a hafiz
How is belief in the messengers expressed in the Muslim community today?
Muslims can learn from the examples of prophets. They are named after them. Muslims believe more than 124,000 prophets have appeared in the world.
How is belief in the last day expressed in Muslim communities today?
Reminds muslims of their limited time on earth
How is the belief in the last day expressed in the Muslim community today?
Effects how they live their life as in judgement day they will be placed in either heaven or hell.
Why are these principles important for Muslims?
The six beliefs, mentioned in the Kitab al-iman Hadith, form the foundation of the Sunni Muslim faith. They must follow them to be accepted into the faith. By following them they believe they are on the right path and will earn the pleasure of allah.
What are the two main groups within the Muslim faith?
Sunni and shi’a Muslims
What are the six beliefs known as to Sunni Muslims?
Iman al-mufassal
Three religoious traditions other than Islam in U.K.
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
What are the five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din’?
They are central to the Shia Muslim faith. Their purpose is to help Shia Muslims to focus on the most important aspects of their faith. They are based on the Quran and Hadith.
What is tawhid?
The oneness of allah.
‘He is God the one and only, God the eternal, the absolute.’ Surah 112
What is ‘adl’?
Belief in gods divine justice and that he will always put things right.
‘I advise you to be wary of your duty to allah?’
What is ‘nubuwwah’?
Belief in prophethood
‘We sent messengers to every community’ Surah 16
What is imamah?
Belief in the successors of Muhammad. 12 imams
God given leadership
Ahl-al bayt
What is mi’ad?
Belief in the day of judgement
‘All praise belongs to him in this world and the next’
What is the importance of the five roots?
They are the basis of Shia Islam
They show what a Muslim must believe to be a Muslim
Based on Holy scripture
Helps them worship
They must hold if their practise is to be correct
What are the different understating of imamah?
Twelvers: believe int he 12 imams and the five roots
Ismaili: believe the seventh imam was the last
The Nizaris Khoja: believe that the imams still exist today
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Tawhid, nubuwwah, adalat, imamah, and mi’ad.
Meaning of adalat?
Divine justice
What is the definition of ‘usul ad din ‘
Name given to the principles of faith in Shia Islam
How are the six beliefs understood in Muslim communities today?
Muslims believe the six beliefs should be reflected in their actions and behaviour:
Recognising Allah is the creator encourages Muslims to be thankful for their life and express gratitude through prayer.
Muslims are taught to respect the malaikah of Allah, at the end of prayer they turn their heads to the left and right and say ‘peace be upon you’ to the angels.
Muslims are named after, different prophets to learn from their example
Why are the six beliefs important for Muslims?
Form the foundation of sunni muslim faith and is compulsory to believe in each of these principles. by following these they believe they are on the right path and will earn the pleasure of allah.
Why do Muslims think it is impossible to visualise allah?
He is not a physical being
You can never do justice to the concept
Drawing him is forbidden
What do Muslims believe about allah creating the universe?
Muslims believe allah created the world and everything in it
Effects how Muslims act because they think allahs creations are precious and protects them
The universe and human life are under the control of allah
Allah is the source of life
Human knowledge is limited
Name some characteristics of allah
Tawhid Immanence Transcendent Omnipotence Beneficence Mercy Fair Just
Why are the characteristics of allah important?
Knowing attributes help them to understand something of his nature
Helps them establish a close relationship with allah
Helps them strive to reflect certain divine attributes
What is the meaning of beneficence?
Kindness, generosity
What is the meaning of immanence?
A belief that allah acts in the world
What is the meaning of omnipotence?
Being all powerful
Why is the meaning of sin?
An action against allahs will
What is a Surah?
Chapter
Meaning of transcendence
A belief that allah is above and beyond his creation
How many characteristics of allah appear in the Quran?
More than 100
What do Muslims believe about the mercy and compassion of allah?
Allah will treat them kindly Allah forgives them Allah loves them Allah supports them Allah cares for them Allah cares for them Worth striving for a good life Gives them hope Allah is their judge Gives them courage and strength
Name some characteristics of Allah messengers
Reliable Trustworthy Believer Good communicator Persuasive Good listener
Why is belief in Risalah important for Muslims
It is one o the six beliefs and the five roots of usual ad din
Represents how allah communicates with people
Muslims are required to follow prophets teachings
Prophets set an example how to live
Remind Muslims of common heritage with other faiths
What is Risalah?
The system of communication between allah and people, through prophets
How many prophets did Muhammad say have appeared in the world
124,000
What do the roles of prophets teach Muslims?
Prophets live exemplary lives and set good examples for Muslims
Who is Prophet Adam?
Adam is believed to be the first prophet.
He has been called allah’s khalifah, whom the angels had to serve
Regarded highly in the qur’an because he was chosen by allah over all people of his time
The story of Adam and Eve teaches Muslims to follow allah’s commands and not to allow Satan to tempt them
Who is prophet ibrahim?
He is called Allah’s ‘friend’
One of Muhammad’s ancestors
Rebuilt ka’bah
Committed to faith and family
Who is Isma’il ?
One of ibrahims sons
Chosen to rebuild ka’bah
Through him Muslims are taught always to trust and put Allah first
Who is musa?
Main founder of Judaism
Appointed to free the banu isra’il from slavery.
Given the al kitab (scripture) and al furqan ( ability to distinguish between right and wrong
Famous for miracles particular the parting of the seas
For Muslims musa life is an example of how Allah rewards perseverance in the face of suffering and how good will overcome evil
Who is Dawud?
One of the messengers of the Banu Isra’il
Victory against Goliath ‘David killed goliath’ Surah 2:251
Prayers about him recited by Muslims
Who is Isa?
Jesus
The injil revealed to isa
Famous for miracles including his own burg without a biological father
Quran rejects idea that he is divine and that he was killed on the cross
Who is Muhammad?
Principal prophet sent by Allah
Revealed Quran
The Quran teaches Muslims that they have been given the final guidance for humanity and that following the example of muhammad they will please Allah
‘Bless him too and give him greetings of peace’ Surah 33:56
Outline three hints that Muslims believe about Risalah?
They live exemplary lives
All prophets demonstrate great prophets and set an example.
Muslims are required to follow their teachings
Represents how Allah communicates with people
Adam, ibrahim and musa are some examples of prophets
Who was given the scrolls?
sahifah ibrahim
Prophet ibrahim
Name some key information about Sahifah Ibrahim (scrolls)
- Specific Islam
- Became so distorted all copies were lost
- The Quran refers to certain scrolls of Abraham so Muslims believe in them
- One of the earliest known text
Name some key information about the Tawrat (Torah)
Prophet musa was given the Tawrat.
Muslims believe the Tawrat contains many good teachings
They believe it was only meant for Jewish people for a certain amount of time
It contained a prophecy for the coming of the prophet Muhammad but this was supposedly distorted, so it can’t be found today
Name some key information about Zabur (psalms)
Prophet dawud was give the Zabur
There are 150 psalms
Not distorted
Because the Quran directly mentions the psalms, Muslims believe in them
Psalms made up of songs, prayers and poems
Name some key information about the Injil (gospels)
The original gospel taught by USA should not be confused with the four gospels in the New Testament
The main distortions are:
ISA is not the son of god
Jesus died on the cross but was taken to heaven by Allah
Christians removed the parts about the coming of Muhammad
Name some key information about the Qur’an
- The final revelation
- Brought due to other books being distorted
- Muslims believe it is the only scripture meant for all times all people and all places
- Muhammad received the Quran
- can not be distorted
- written by Allah
- placed at the highest point in the room to show importance
Why are the Muslim holy books important form Muslims today?
Contain messages originally sent by Allah and gave important moral guidance to the people of the time
Revealed scriptures prepared the way for final and eternal revelation: the Qur’an
Try to follow Mohammed’s example according to the Quran teachings.
What are Malaikah?
Beings created by Allah to perform various tasks, particularly governing the universe and the laws of nature
Why are angels different to humans?
They have no free will and can only obey the commands of Allah
What do some Muslims believe about angels and them physically?
They believe that angels do not possess any fixed material form, and therefore cannot be seen physically
Do Muslims believe angels have wings?
Angels are described as having wings in the Quran so some would take this literally but others would take it as having power and ability
Allah created numerous angels but what are the Ines called who are higher in rank?
‘Archangel’
What is maliakah?
The Arabic name for angels
What are Kiraman katibin?
The noble scribes, the angels who note every persons good and bad deeds
Name three different angels
Jibril
Mika’il
Izra’il
How is Jibril shown in the Quran?
Has a very important role: when Allah wants to communicate with his prophet he does so through Jibril
Jibril delivered the Quran to prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years
Jibril is called the ‘trustworthy spirit’ Syrah 26:193 which shows how highly Allah values him
How is Izra’il shown in the Quran?
Referred to as angel of death in the Quran
Responsible for taking the soul from everyone after death and retiring it to Allah
Muslims believe only Allah knows the time and place of every individuals death
How is Mika’il shown in the Quran?
Responsibility of overseeing the provision and maintenance of life.
Placed in charge of the plants and the rain
If Muslims oppose angels what else do they oppose?
Allah
What is the significance of angels for Muslims today?
Second most important article of faith for Sunni Muslims.
They help believers in their time of need surah 41:30-32
Kiraman katibin
What is the nature of predestination?
Allah knows everything: he is omniscient
As the creator Allah has put in place certain laws that govern the universe. Many of these laws are predetermined and unchangeable. This belief is known as al qadr
Why is predestination important?
It affirms allahs omnipotence and his capacity to know everything that there is to know
Laws designed to benefit humanity
Help Muslims understand that everything happens for a reason and is part of allah’s plan
What is human freedom?
Muslims believe that Allah gave humans free will, they have freedom to choose what to think and how to act
What do peoples choices contribute to?
Realisation of gods plan
What can gods will be affected by?
Human needs
Human behaviour
Human choices
Why does Allah know everything that happens in the universe?
Because he created it
How do al qadr and human freedom relate to the day of judgement?
Muslims believe Allah is just and so will judge everyone fairly in the akhirah.
People’s decisions will be judged in the afterlife
What are the implications of belief in al qadr?
Al qadr is one of the six beliefs and has importance to shi’a Muslims, therefore no Muslims faith is complete without
Muslims trust Allah is in control of everything in the universe
Al qadr has a close connection with the akhirah
Reminded of allahs omniscience . Muslims must therefore be prepared to answer for their deeds in the next life
Muslim believe that our ___________ life will one day come to an end and that all humans will be raised again in the next life called akhirah
Physical
What is a physical resurrection?
Some Muslims believe that humans will be raised again in the next life, which is why Muslims are buried not cremated
What do Muslims believe about our souls?
It is immortal.
After death the angel of death Izra’il takes our soul to barzakh
What is barzakh?
Stage between death and the time of judgement
What is the nature of judgement paradise and hell?
Muslims believe that each person will be responsible for everything they have chosen to do on earth. Their actions will be recorded by Kiraman katibin
If Allah is pleased with a person, they will enter jannah
If Allah is not pleased they will enter jahannam
How is judgement shown in the Quran?
One of the characteristics is omniscience he is all knowing. Allah is aware of everything they have done and so will judge them fairly.
‘On that day people will be separated’ surah 30 14:16
How is paradise (jannah) shown in the Quran?
A beautiful and attractive place
‘What a blessed reward! What a pleasant resting place!’ Surah 18:30-31
How is hell (jahannam) shown in the Quran?
A place of evil and suffering
‘Fire will scorch their faces and their lips will be twisted in pain’
Many Muslims believe that jahannam like Hannah will be __________. Other Muslims argue that hell is only _________ as Allah is forgiving
Forever
Temporary
How do Muslim teachings about life after death affect the life of a Muslim today?
Belief in the day of judgement is one of the six beliefs of Sunni Muslims and the five roots of usual al din
Belief in akhirah affects how Muslims live and treat others because Ethel know they will be judged
Muslim strive to follow Quran
The promise of paradise for good deeds offers Muslims hope for a better afterlife
