Islamic Beliefs and Teachings

These flashcards contain key vocabulary terms and their definitions related to Islamic beliefs and teachings.

Tawhid

The oneness of God; the central Islamic belief that God is One and indivisible.

Akhirah

The Islamic term for the afterlife where souls go to Jannah (Paradise) or Jahannam (Hell).

Angels

Supernatural beings created by God who serve various functions, such as delivering messages from Allah and recording human deeds.

Authority

Sources of true knowledge about Allah that guide Muslim behavior, such as Prophets and holy books.

Barzakh

An intermediate state where souls reside after death and before the Day of Judgement.

Beneficent

One of the attributes of Allah; reflects His goodness and compassion towards all creation.

Caliph

A political and religious leader in an Islamic state, seen as a successor to Prophet Muhammad.

Justice (Adalat)

Allah's attribute of fairness that ensures everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.

Hijrah

The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.

Imam

A leader in prayer, specifically in Shi'a Islam refers to a divinely appointed successor of Muhammad.

Islamic state

A society organized around the teachings of Islam.

Jahannam

The state of Hell in Islam; a place of punishment in the afterlife.

Jannah

Paradise; the state of eternal happiness and reward in the afterlife.

Merciful

An attribute of Allah; He forgives the sins of those who genuinely repent and seek His guidance.

Muslim

A person who submits to the will of God and follows the teachings of Islam.

Omnipotent

An attribute of Allah that indicates His power is limitless; He is capable of doing anything.

Predestination

The belief that Allah has predetermined all events and actions that will occur.

Prophet

An individual chosen by Allah to convey His messages and guidance to humanity.

Resurrection

The act of rising from the dead on the Day of Judgement.

Revelation

The process through which Allah communicates His will to humanity, usually through the Qur'an.

Shi'a

A branch of Islam that believes leadership should remain within the family of Prophet Muhammad.

Sunnah

The teachings and actions of Prophet Muhammad that serve as a model for Muslims.

Sunni

The largest denomination of Islam that follows the traditions and teachings (Sunnah) of Muhammad.

Shirk

The sin of associating partners with Allah, considered one of the gravest offenses in Islam.

Soul

The spiritual and immortal part of a human being.

Transcendent

The concept of Allah being beyond and independent of the physical universe.

Immanent

The belief that Allah is present and active in the world and in human affairs.

Risalah

The Islamic term for prophethood, emphasizing the role of prophets as messengers of Allah.