rpe islam beliefs

rpe anki deck exported for the eoy cram

what does islam mean?

submission to the will of Allah

what does muslim mean?

one who submits to the will of Allah

what is tawhid?

the oneness of Allah

why is tawhid important?

it is the central belief in islam that Allah is one and unique

what is shirk?

associating partners with Allah (greatest sin in islam)

what is al-qadr?

predestination - belief that everything happens by the will of Allah

what does al-qadr mean for humans?

humans have free will but Allah knows and controls all outcomes

what are the 6 articles of faith?

belief in Allah angels holy books prophets day of judgement al-qadr

what are the 5 roots of usul ad-din?

tawhid adalat nubuwwah imamate resurrection

what is nubuwwah?

belief in prophets

what is imamate?

leadership of islam through divinely guided imams (shia belief)

what is adalat?

divine justice of Allah

what is resurrection (al-ma’ad)?

life after death when all are judged by Allah

"how many prophets are in the qur'an?"

25 named prophets

who is the final prophet?

prophet muhammad is the seal of the prophets

what does khatam an-nabiyyin mean?

seal of the prophets

why did Allah send prophets?

to guide humanity and teach worship of one God

what is revelation?

god revealing himself through scripture, prophets or experience

who is jibril?

angel who delivered revelations to prophets

what are angels in islam?

beings created from light who obey Allah completely

what do kiraman katibin do?

record every person’s good and bad deeds

what do munkar and nakir do?

question the dead in the grave

what does israfil do?

blows the trumpet on the day of judgement

what does azra’il do?

angel of death

what are holy books in islam?

revealed scriptures from Allah

"what is the qur'an?"

final unchanged word of Allah revealed to muhammad

"why is the qur'an important?"

main source of guidance and law in islam

what is the tawrat?

revelation given to musa (moses)

what is the zabur?

psalms revealed to dawud (david)

what is the injil?

gospel revealed to isa (jesus)

what is suhuf ibrahim?

scrolls revealed to abraham

what do muslims believe about earlier scriptures?

they were altered or corrupted over time

what is risalah?

belief in messengers of Allah

what is the night of power (laylat al-qadr)?

"night when first verses of qur'an were revealed"

why is laylat al-qadr important?

better than a thousand months of worship

what happened on laylat al-qadr?

angel jibril revealed first verses to muhammad in cave hira

where did revelation begin?

cave hira near mecca

what is hijrah?

migration of muhammad from mecca to medina

why is hijrah important?

marks beginning of islamic calendar

what happened in mecca after hijrah?

muslims became strong and islam spread

what is sunnah?

actions and example of prophet muhammad

what is hadith?

recorded sayings of prophet muhammad

why are hadith important?

"they help interpret the qur'an and guide daily life"

what is ismah?

prophets are protected from major sin

what is ibadah?

worship and devotion to Allah

what is khalifah?

humans as stewards of earth on behalf of Allah

what is dunya?

this worldly life

what is akhirah?

life after death

what is barzakh?

state between death and resurrection

what happens after death in islam?

soul waits in barzakh until day of judgement

what is judgement day?

all humans are judged by Allah for their deeds

what is jannah?

paradise reward for the righteous

what is jahannam?

hellfire punishment for the wicked

what is sirat al-mustaqim?

the straight path of islam

who are the archangels?

jibril mika’il israfil azra’il

what is mika’il responsible for?

providing rain and sustenance

what is belief in angels called?

malaikah

what is belief in books called?

kutub

what is belief in prophets called?

nubuwwah

what is belief in judgement day called?

yawm ad-din

what does islam teach about human purpose?

to worship Allah and follow his guidance

what does “he is allah, the one” teach?

tawhid (oneness of god) – qur’an 112:1

what quote shows allah is one?

“he is allah, the one.” (qur’an 112:1)

what quote shows allah is unique and unlike creation?

“there is nothing like unto him.” (qur’an 42:11)

what quote shows allah is all-powerful and guiding?

“allah is the light of the heavens and the earth.” (qur’an 24:35)

what does “allah is the light of the heavens and the earth” show?

allah guides and has ultimate power over everything

what quote shows angels obey allah completely?

“they do not disobey allah in what he commands them.” (qur’an 66:6)

what do angels always do according to islam?

they obey allah perfectly and carry out his commands

what quote shows angels bring revelation?

“he sends down angels with inspiration.” (qur’an 16:2)

what quote shows muhammad is a prophet?

“muhammad is the messenger of allah.” (qur’an 48:29)

what quote shows prophets are mercy to humanity?

“we have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds.” (qur’an 21:107)

what quote shows the qur’an is perfect?

“this is the book about which there is no doubt.” (qur’an 2:2)

what does “this is the book about which there is no doubt” mean?

the qur’an is perfect, unchanged and true guidance

what quote shows belief in judgement day?

“every soul will taste death.” (qur’an 3:185)

what quote shows actions are judged individually?

“whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it.” (qur’an 99:7–8)

what does qur’an 99:7–8 teach?

every action matters and will be judged by allah

what quote shows predestination (al-qadr)?

“with him are the keys of the unseen.” (qur’an 6:59)

what does “with him are the keys of the unseen” mean?

only allah knows and controls everything including the future

what quote shows accountability for sin?

“no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another.” (qur’an 6:164)

what does qur’an 6:164 teach?

each person is responsible for their own actions

what quote shows fasting teaches self control?

“fasting is prescribed for you… that you may learn self-restraint.” (qur’an 2:183)

what does fasting teach in islam?

self-discipline, self-restraint and awareness of allah

what quote shows zakah is important?

“establish prayer and give zakah.” (qur’an 2:43)

what does zakah show in islam?

worship of allah through charity and supporting the ummah

what quote shows hajj is compulsory?

“pilgrimage to the house is a duty owed to allah.” (qur’an 3:97)

what does qur’an 3:97 teach?

hajj is an obligation for able muslims at least once in life