Muslim beliefs (N)

Question 1

The Six Beliefs of Islam

Answer 1

Beliefs, Tawhid (oneness), Malaikah (angels), authority of kutub (holy books), Nubuwwah (prophethood), al-Qadr (predestination), Akhirah (afterlife). Beliefs recited daily.

Question 2

The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam

Answer 2

Roots, Tawhid (oneness), Adl (divine justice), Nubuwwah (prophethood), Imamah (Muhammad’s successors), Mi’ad (Day of Judgement and Ressurection)

Question 3

The nature of Allah

Answer 3

Monotheistic. Characteristics, Tawhid (oneness), immanence (involvement), transcendence (beyond understanding), omnipotence, beneficence (caring), mercy, justice, Adalat (Shi’a only, equitable/just)

Question 4

Risalah

Answer 4

Prophethood/messengers. Believed 124,000 prophets, only 25 in Qur’an. Prophets, Adam (first), Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Abraham’s son), Musa (Moses), Dawud (Israel’s king), Isa (Jesus), Muhammad (last, perfect message)

Question 5

Muslim holy books

Answer 5

Accept five (kutub), Qur’an mostly. Books, Qur’an, Sahifah (Scrolls), Injil (Gospel), Zabur (Psalms), Tawrat (Torah).

Question 6

Malaikah

Answer 6

Angels, Jibril (revealed Qur’an to Muhammad), Izra’il (angel of death, Day of Judgement), Mika’il (angel of mercy, rewards good lives)

Question 7

Al-Qadr

Answer 7

Predestination, Allah knows/controls. Day of Judgement, judge on lives, too late to forgive. Muslims live for reward, aware of thoughts/beliefs/actions, help others.

Question 8

Akhirah

Answer 8

Afterlife, angel of death takes soul to barzakh. Allah judges on life, Day of Judgement resurrection, angels open record of lifetime, al-Jannah (paradise) or Jahannam (hell)