Re exam Flashcards
How many days did it take for God to create the world?
6 days, on the 7th day he rested
What is the most common explanation for suffering?
It’s a test
What is redemption?
Being freed from sin
What is Usal Al Din?
- Tawhid
- Adalat
- Nabuwwah
- Immamate
- Qiyamath
What is Nabbuwath?
Prophets chosen by Allah
What is the Arabic name of angels?
Malakaih
What does Azrail the angel do?
The angel of death
What does Mikail the angel do?
Guardian of heaven, sends rain thunder and lightning.
What does Israfil the angel do?
Angel of the last judgement - will blow the trumphet
What is Qitab?
Holy books in Islam sent by Allah
What is Qadr?
The idea that god knows and determine everything that will happen in the universe.
Give a reason for suffering relating to God’s omniscience
It’s a part of God’s creation, beyond human understanding
Give two reasons for evil and suffering
- Moral
* Natural
What are techniques you can do to relieve suffering?
- Pray
- Help others
- Ask Imam or Pope
- Read bible or Quran
- Read Hadith
- Follow sunnah
What is a reason for suffering relating to evil entities?
Devils whispers
Why is Laylatul Qadr important for Muslims?
It’s the Night of Power where the Quran was revealed to prophet Muhammad on Mount Arafat
Explain two ways in which heavens and he’ll influence Muslims today
- They will refrain from committing sins
- They will be motivated to commit good deeds in order to go to heaven
- Muslims will repent after wrong doings as they believe they will be held accountable for their bad deeds on the day of judgement
Explain two Muslim teachings about Tawhid
- Fundamental belied for Sunni AND Shia muslims
* First part of shahadah and is the heart of every muslim’s faith
Give two rituals that muslims perform during salah
- Reciting from Quran
- Bowing down/prostrating
- Praising Allah
Explain two contrasting ways of salah
- Sunni: praying 5x a day/ Shia: praying 3x a day.
* Sunni: praying on a prayer mat/ Shia: praying on a natural material
Explain why Eid is important to muslims
- Starting the day with special prayer
- Sacrifice is done
- Meeting with friends and exchanging gifts
Explain two ways in which Jesus’s crucifixion influences Christians today
- Ask for forgiveness, as Jesus died for their sins
* They will pray to Jesus because he sacrificed his life for them
Explain two ways in which the worldwide Church works for reconciliation.
•Preaching and providing people with what the Bible teaches about reconciliation
FOR arguments to the statement “A loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell”
- God is omnibenevolent
- Parbale of Sheep and Goats suggest that God sends bad people to hell and good people to heaven
- If God was omnibenevolent and omnipotent he would have power to prevent people from sinning and sending people to hell
AGAINST argument to the statement, “A loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell”
- All humans have to do is obey God’s rules in order to prevent going to hell
- He is merciful as he gave his only son to the world
- Some people have sinned a lot and they should be punished
- In purgatory God gives humans a chance to be purified
- We create our own misery
Give two actions muslims perform during Hajj
- Circulating the ka’bah (tawaf)
* Throwing stones at three pillars representing the devil
Explain two contrasting Muslim beliefs about Alms.
- Sadaqah (voluntary payment)
- Zakah (compulsory payment)
- Khums (20% tax payed my Shias)
Explain two Muslim beliefs about the role of prophets. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching
- They represent a good role model
* All their stories have morals
‘The Qur’an is the only authority a Muslim needs in life.’ Evaluate this statement.FOR
•Unchanged word of Allah
‘The Qur’an is the only authority a Muslim needs in life.’ Evaluate this statement.AGAINST
- Hadith
- Sunnah
- Immamate
“Jummah is more important that daily prayers” evaluate FOR
•Whole community come together to pray which please Allah
“Jummah is more important that daily prayers” evaluate AGAINST
- Daily prayers you pray more often
- Everyone in the world prays at the same time
- You’re reminded of Allah more
