The Shahada Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Shahada mean?
A
A statement of faith
2
Q
Why is the Shahada the central pillar of Islam?
A
It’s the core belief of Islam, if you don’t believe it your not a Muslim
3
Q
What is the Shahada?
Quote
A
“I declare that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger”
4
Q
What does the Shahada express the belief of?
A
Expresses the belief in Muhammad as well as God because Muhammad provided the Qur’an, so if he isn’t a trusty messenger neither is the Qur’an
5
Q
What do Shi’a Muslims add on to the Shahada?
A
“I bare witness that Ali is the beloved of Allah and the rightful trustee of the Prophet and his immediate successor”
6
Q
What does the Shi’a addition to the Shahada express?
A
It reflects the belief in Ali and the Imamate
