RE - Muslim Beliefs And Teachings Knowledge Flashcards
Give evidence that the Prophet Muhammad was hardworking
He looked after his grandfather’s sheep to prove to his uncle that he was worthy of being looked after, after his parents died
What was the nickname of the prophet Muhammad and why did he get it?
Al Amin - the fair one
He treated all with respect (richest and poorest)
What 3 things did the prophet Muhammad disagree with going on in Makkah
Gambling
Idolatry
Prostitution
How many times did the Angel jibril squeeze the prophet Muhammad slowing him to recite despite being illiterate
3 times out of
Where did the prophet Muhammad lead his followers from and to
From Makkah to Medinah
Give a piece of evidence showing that the prophet Muhammad was a good leader
He United disparate tribes and was the first leader of Medina
When did the prophet Muhammad return to Mecca and take control - how many did he lead there and what did he do once there?
630 CE
10 000
He took control without much bloodshed and pardoned those who did him harm apart from a few murderers
Give evidence to show that the prophet Muhammad respected and treated women well
He cared for his first wife Khadijah’s family after she died and cried at her funeral
Wasn’t harsh with his other wives and treated them equally and fairly
Ensured all 4 daughters were educated
Taught that the mother was vital for the moral development of children (paradise lies at the feet of your mother - Hadith)
The prophet Muhammad was a great teacher as he led by ____
Example
Give 3 things Allah taught Adam
Knowledge
Thirst for learning
Reasoning
Who tempted Adam to disobey Allah
Iblis
Did Adam repent after sin or not?
Yes - and was taught obedience
What were the names of Adam’s sons and what did he teach them
Qabeel
Habeel
Seth
Taught obedience
Was Adam allowed into Jannah?
Yes - iblis was not he was punished with Jahannam
Why was Ibrahim chained and thrown into flames?
Preached in public about the sin of idolatry and monotheism
An Angel asked Ibrahim what he wanted and what did Ibrahim say (while chained and in flames)?
Only to please Allah
What did Allah do to Ibrahim when he was chained and in flames?
Saved him and allowed him to walk out of the flames
What holy books did Ibrahim write?
Suhuf
Where did Ibrahim lead his followers?
The promised land
Which son was Ibrahim going to sacrifice?
Ismail
Who was Ismail’s mother?
Hajar
Allah told Ibrahim to take ___ and ___ to the ___ and Allah provided ___
Hajar and Ismael
Desert
Sustenance
What did Ibrahim build?
Kaaba
Should death be approached with hope or fear ?
Hope
What are you meant to recite upon death?
The Shahadah (there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger)
Why is the Shahadah said as death approaches?
Reminded to have hope and declare faith as judged on faith
How many times is the body washed?
3 times out of
How many white sheets is the body buried in?
3
Within how many of days of death is burial
3 days
Is a coffin used?
No
Where does the body face when it is dead?
Mecca
Is there any decoration over the burial site?
No
Give 3 reasons there is no decoration on the burial site?
The soul has departed
Fortune doesn’t matter in the afterlife - equality
Not making an idol of the person
Why is person buried directly in the soil with head facing Mecca?
Symbolise movement to house of God and Day of Judgement which will take place at Mecca
Show connection to God
Show unblocked passage to the afterlife
What do Muslims recite during the funeral?
The Al Fatiha
Can you cry during mourning?
Yes - as the prophet Muhammad did when his son died
How many nights does mourning last for?
3
Why shouldn’t you mourn after 3 nights?
This would mean not trusting Allah to be beneficent
What is the first thing that happens when we die?
Soul is taken by azra’il (Angel of death)
If a soul is righteous then soul being taken by Azra’il will be ___ but if it is sinful it will try to ____
Peaceful
Escape
True or false: the soul doesn’t watch the burial
False - it does watch the burial
What 3 questions do Munkar and Nakir ask the soul?
Who is your lord?
What is your way of life?
Who is your prophet?
If you answer the 3 questions correctly your time in the grave will be ___
Peaceful - if they are wrong you will be tormented by angels
What is Barzakh
Barrier stage
What is Barzakh ?
Waiting for Allah to bring about the day of judgement
Over how many years was the Qur’an written?
23
Give 2 reasons the Qur’an couldn’t have been the work of others within Mecca in the period
The powerful and educated would have worshipped pagan Gods and Muhammad’s message wasn’t widely supported
It condemned alcohol, gambling and prostitution such were enjoyed by and made money for the wealthy wand that wouldn’t have been popular
Give 1 reason the Quran might not have been written by a messenger of Allah
Muhammad only dictated the Quran, it wasn’t necessary that he had a miracle which allowed him to recite
Give 2 reasons that the Quran could be seen as divine due to its content
Some think it reveals information which no one could have known in Mecca in the 600s
For example it predicted the downfall of the powerful Persian empire and described creation in a very similar way to the big bang
How many months after the prophet Muhammad’s death did Ali have the Surahs in the ‘right’ order?
6 months
What do Sunni Muslims say about the Shi’a version of the Quran?
It has non authentic verses
Who compiled the Sunni version of the Quran?
Abu bakr
Give 3 ways the Quran is handled with respect
High up in any room it’s in
Washing hands before touching it ]
Wash mouths before reciting it
Give 5 types of actions
Fard - compulsory
Mustahaab - recommended
Mubah - neither
Makruh - disapproved of
Haram - not allowed
Give 3 ways we know the Quran is the word of God:
Direct
Complete and unchanged
Tells the truth
How many levels of jannah are there?
7
Give 3 aspects of Jannah
All wishes fulfilled
No pain or suffering
No aging or death
How do you get to Jannah?
Follow the Quran
Wish for Allah’s forgiveness
How hot are the flames of hell?
70 x hotter than any on earth
How many levels of hell are there?
7
Give 3 things that can happen in hell
Dragged in chains
Boiling water poured on skin
Smoke in eyes
How do you get to hell?
Sin
Refuse to accept the Quran
Refuse to take responsibility for sin
Give the first stage of the end of the world
Israfil blows a trumpet
Give the second stage of the end of the world
The Mahdi (messiah) will come to early to help Isa (Jesus) destroy false prophets
Give the 3rd stage of the end of the world
The Quran will disappear and even those who have memorised it (Hafiz) will forget it
Give the 4th stage of the end of the world
The earth will become a new world (Akhirah) - start of new afterlife
How many days between the end of the world and the day of judgement start?
40
All will be ____ at the second trumpet call
Resurrected
What will every person be handed at the start of the day of judgement?
The book of life
Saying what will happen to them in the afterlife
Give 2 things people will be judged on in the afterlife
Actions and intentions (niyyah)
Give 1 reason why non-Muslims could maybe reach Jannah?
They will be judged on actions and intentions - if these are good they may be judged favourably - specifically they’re good intentions and misguided actions
What is Azizil made of?
Fire
Why is azazil different from the other angels?
He was the only one who didn’t bow to Adam as he thought he was better than Adam
Allah sent ___ (the ___) to test humans
Ibis - the devil
What is the role of Munkar and Nakir?
To question humans upon death
What are Kiraman and Katibeen called?
The honourable recorders
Give 3 things Munkar and Nakir record
Thought
Action
Feeling
True or false: azrail is an archangel
True
Give 2 things Mikail does
Nourishes the body and soul
Brings seasons/weather
Mika’il was the first angel to do what
Bow down to Adam at the wonder of allah’s creation
What is Israfil also known as
The burning one
Which is the most important angel
Jibril
What kind of news does jibril deliver?
Good news - such as helping Ibrahim, and giving Mariam the message of Isa
