Sunni Islam Flashcards
What is Sunni Islam?
The part of the ulama and ummah that sided with the Umayyad victors of the dispute between Ali and Mu’awiyah (governor of Syria).
Formed the majority.
Who do the Sunni muslims see as their historic ancestors etc
the Salaf - refers to anyone of the Companions to the Many successors
What does Sunnah mean?
The path or beaten track, in terms of the “Sunnah of the Prophet” though could be an abstract sense of the guidance and leadership in the community after his death, it was and is used in making judgements
What does Sunnah mean?
The path or beaten track, in terms of the “Sunnah of the Prophet” though could be an abstract sense of the guidance and leadership in the community after his death, it was and is used in making judgements
Difference between Sunni and shia imaginings of the quran
For sunni - the quran is eternal like allah, but in oral form.
For shia - the quran must have been created by allah
What are the five Madhhabs of Sunni Islam
Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali.
