RE Flashcards
This is a quote to show the idea that Allah is merciful
‘In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful.’
Shi’a Islam: Tawhid, Prophethood, The justice of Allah (Adalat), The imamate Resurrection
The Five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din
The belief that Allah’s will is above all things
Supremacy
Sunni Islam: Tawhid, Angels, The holy books, The prophets, The Day of Judgement, The supremacy of Allah’s will
The Six Articles of Faith
Arab religious, social, and political leader and founder of Islam . According to Islamic doctrine he was a prophet
Muhammad
An individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being; someone who has a message for mankind
Prophet
Branch of Islam who believed that the Caliph should be elected after the death of Muhammad. The larger of the two branches of Islam
Sunni Islam
This is a quote to show the idea that Allah is immanent, meaning Allah is close to all things on earth
‘We are closer to him than [his] jugular vein.’
Branch of Islam who believed that Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law was the rightful leader after the death of Muhammad
Shi’a Islam
The belief in one, indivisible God
Tawhid