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What is Tawhid?
Tawhid is the oneness of Allah (God)
What is supremacy?
Supremacy is the supreme power or authority; a quality of God
What is a Sunni Muslim?
★ Muslims who believed that Abu Bakr was the successor to Muhammad ★ These Muslims believed the next leader should be elected (democracy)
What is a Shi'a Muslim?
★ Muslims who believe in the Imamate and that Ali was the successor to Muhammad (his cousin) ★ They believed the next leader of Islam should be related to Muhammad (a bit like a monarchy)
What does Immanent mean?
Immanent means: ★ God is within all things, and is involved with life on earth. ★ God is present everywhere in the world and in the universe.
What does transcendent mean?
Transcendent means God created the universe, so he is beyond and outside it and he is not limited by the physical world.
What does omnipotent mean?
Omnipotent means God is all-powerful
What does beneficent mean?
God is kind, all-loving and all-good. God is generous and this is seen in his gift to humanity is the Earth and everything that they need to survive.
What does merciful mean?
Merciful is a quality of God means he shows compassion or forgiveness to humans, even though he has the power to punish them
What does just/fair mean?
Just/fair means God is unbiased and makes the perfect decision.
What are angels in Islam?
Angels are spiritual beings believed to act as messengers of God
What is the Day of Judgement?
The Day of Judgement is a time where the world will end and everyone will be perfectly judged by God and be rewarded/punished for their actions
Who are the four archangels in Islam?
The four archangels in Islam are: ★ Jibril (Gabriel) ★ Mika'il (Michael) ★ Israfil ★ Azra'il
Who is Jibril?
★ Jibril in Arabic is Gabriel ★ Archangel who was brought
Who is Mika'il?
★ Mika'il in Arabic is Michael ★ He is the archangel of mercy who rewards good deeds and provides nourishment to people
What is predestination?
Predestination is the idea that God has predetermined everything that will happen in the universe
What is Akhirah?
Akhirah is the afterlife in Islam
What is resurrection?
Resurrection is rising from the dead or returning to life
What is Heaven? [Answer in terms of presence]
Heaven is the state of eternal happiness in the presence of God (paradise)
What is Hell? [Answer in terms of separation]
Hell is the state of total separation from God
What is a prophet?
Someone who speaks on behalf of God, defends the truth, and works for justice
What is Risalah?
Risalah is prophethood. This is the means of communication between Allah and humans.
What is prophethood?
Prophethood is when God makes someone a prophet to spread his message to other people
Who is Iblis (Satan)?
A spiritual being, created from fire, who was thrown out of paradise for refusing to bow to Adam
What is the Ka'aba?
The Kaa'ba is the black, cube-shaped building in the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca; holiest place in Islam
What is Id-ul-Adha?
Id-ul-Adha is a festive celebrating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son
What is Hajj?
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca
What is a caliph?
A caliph is a person considered to be a political and religious successor to the Prophet Muhammad, and the leader of the Sunni Muslim community
What is an imam?
★ A person who lead communal prayer ★ The title to given to Ali and his successor (Shi'a Islam)
What is the Imamate?
The Imamate is the divine appointment of the imams
What are the holy books in Islam?
Holy books in Islam: ★ Qur'an (uncorrupted) ★ Torah ★ Psalms ★ Gospel ★ Scrolls of Abraham
What is a Qur'an quote to show the 99 names of Allah?
'The Most Excellent Names belong to God; use them to call on Him'
What is a Qur'an quote that says to follow God's rules?
'You who believe, obey God the Messanger'
What Qur'an quote shows God is omnipotent (all-powerful)?
'He is able to do all things'
What Qur'an quote shows God as omnipotent and beneficent?
'Praise to be God, Creator of the heavens and the Earth'
What Qur'an quote talks about God's judgement?
'Is Allah not the best of judges'
What Qur'an quote refers to the two angels recording people's deeds?
'Each person has angels before him and behind watching over him by God's command'
What Qur'an quote talks about God creating angels?
'Who [God] made angels messengers with two, three, four [pairs of] wings'
What Qur'an quote talks about predestination?
'Only what God has decreed will happens to us'
What Qur'an quote talks about life after death?
'He gives you life and causes death, to Him you will be returned'
What is a Qur'an quote for Heaven?
'A reward for what they used to do'
What is a Qur'an quote for Hell?
'Scorching wind and boiling water'
What quote talks about Adam?
'He first created man from clay'
What Qur'an quote shows Ibrahim as an important prophet to God?
'God took Ibrahim as a friend'
What Qur'an quote this about Muhammad?
'He is God's messenger and the seal of the prophets'
What Qur'an quote shows the Qur'an only contains truth?
'This is the scripture in which there is no doubt'
What Qur'an talks about religious authority?
'Only those of you who are in authority'
What Qur'an quote talks about the Shi'a Muslim view about predestination?
"God does not change the condition of a people [for the worse] unless they change what is in themselves."
Where does the Qur'an say it is the truth?
'This is the Scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God.'
How many "beautiful names of God" are there?
There are 99 beautiful names of God
How many gods are there in islam?
There is one God in Islam, Allah.
Do Muslims draw pictures/depict Allah? Why?
★ Muslims don't depict Allah ➜ This is because he is unique and perfect so we could not do it accurately
How many times do different Muslims pray?
★ Sunni Muslims pray 5 times daily ★ Shi'a Muslims pray 3 times daily
Who is the seal of the prophets in Islam?
Muhammad is the seal of the prophets in Islam
Who should be the most important person in a muslim's life?
The most important person in a Muslim's life should be God.
What are the 6 Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam?
The 6 Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam are: ★ Tawhid - Oneness of Allah ★ Angels ★ Belief in Holy Books ★ Al-Qadr - The supremacy of Allah's will ★ Judgement Day ★ Prophets and messengers
What are the 5 Roots of Shi'a Islam?
The 5 roots of Shi'a Islam are: ★ Tawhid ★ Prophethood (inc. Muhammad as the final prophet) ★ God is just and wise ★ The Imamate ★ Life after death - judged by God
What are key qualities of angels in Islam?
Angels in Islam are: ★ Bring the word of God, directly from God, to the prophets ★ Created from light ★ Are pure and sinless ★ Have no free will (do whatever God says) ★ Praise and worship God
What role does Israfil have?
★ Israfil is the angel who bows the trumpet to announce the day of judgement ★ He also writes the destiny of every human with a pen
What role does Azra'il have?
Azra'il is the angel of death who takes people's souls to God
What role does Jibril (Gabriel) have?
Jibril's role in Islam is: ★ 1ˢᵗ appeared to Muhammad as a child ★ Returned to Muhammad when he was 40 at Mount to reveal the Qur'an ★ God continued to communicate to Muhammad via Jibril throughout his entire life
What role does Mika'il (Michael) have in Islam?
Mika'il in Islam is: ★ The angel of mercy ★ Rewards righteous (good God's opinion) people for good actions ★ Serena's rain, thunder and lightning to Earth (brings nourishment to Earth + humans) ★ Protects places of significance in Islam
What do Sunni Muslims believe God has done with our life?
Sunni Muslims believe God has already planned our life for us
How long are guardian angels with humans?
Guardian angels are with humans from conception to death
What impact do angels have on muslims?
Angels influence Muslims as: ★ They feel comforted by guardian angels ★ Feel supported (with them from conception to death) ★ Feel protected (Mika'il rewards good deeds) ★ Reminds them to be good and not sin (angels record a Muslim's actions in the book of good deeds)
How can God be immanent and transcendent?
God can be immanent and transcendent as he is beyond human understanding
How is God being immanent impact Muslims?
God being immanent makes Muslims feel comforted as they know God is close
What is the impact of the omnipotency of God?
God being omnipotent makes Muslims know God has the power to reward/punish them
How could God being beneficent inspire Muslims?
God could be inspired by God's kindness and donate to Muslim charities e.g. Islamic Aid
How could God's mercy influence Muslims?
★ Muslims could feel comforted by God's mercy knowing they're past mistakes are forgiven ★ It my influence muslims to forgive others and pray for forgiveness
How does God being fair influence Muslims?
God being fair makes Muslims try and be more fair (e.g. camping for equality)
What Qur'an quote talks about God being one?
"He is Allah, the One and Unique Allah, Who is in need of none and of Whom all are in need He neither begot any nor was He begotten and none is comparable to Him."
What is the Sunnah?
The book referring to the way Muhammad lived, which provides a model for the duties and way of life expected of Muslims.
What group of Muslims follow the sunnah?
Sunni Muslims mainly follow the sunnah
What attributes do Sunni and Shi'a Muslims share in common?
★ One God ★ Muhammad as the last and greatest prophet ★ The Qur'an ★ The Sunnah
What happens immediately after you die in Islam?
★ Immediately after you die in Islam, you enter a state called 'Barzakh' (lit. barrier) ★ Here, you will be waiting for the Day of Judgement ★ Two angels will also question you about your faith, your answer will affect if you go to Heaven or Hell
What do the two blows of Israfil's trumpet mean?
The first blow of Israfil's trumpet is to announce Judgement Day
The second blow is to resurrect everyone
What is the significance of which hand you receive the book of deeds in?
★ If you receive the book of deeds in your left hand, you go to hell ★ If you receive the book of deeds in your right hand, you go to heaven
What is a Qur'an quote to show what the Sirat Bridge is like for the unbelievers?
"sharper than a sword and thinner than a hair"
What is free will?
Free will is the freedom and ability to choose what we do
How is life after death important for Muslims?
Life after death is important to Muslims as: ★ One of the six articles of faith (Sunni Islam) and 5 roots (Shi'a Islam) ★ Encourages humans to do the right thing ★ Makes life fair ★ If you are suffering, you have something to look forward to
What does predestination mean?
Predestination means that God has already decided if you are going to heaven and your entire life
What would a Shi'a Muslim think about predestination?
A Shi'a Muslim would think about predestination: ★ God knows what will happen in the future but: ★ You make the choices, God just knows what you will do
How many prophets are there in Islam? How many are mentioned in the Qur'an?
★ There are 124,000 prophets in Islam ★ 25 are mentioned in the Qur'an
What do Muslims believe about Adam?
Muslims believe Adam was: ★ Created out of clay ★ Gave understanding and names of all things ★ Angels told to bow down out of respect to Adam but Iblis (Satan) refused ➜ He got expelled out of heaven ★ Passed down knowledge for human race
How do Muslims believe Eve was created?
Muslims believe Eve was created from one of Adam's ribs
What do Muslims believe about Musa/Moses?
Muslims belief Musa/Moses: ★ Led God's people (the Israelites) out of slavery in Egypt ★ God gave Moses the Torah
What do Muslims believe about Dawud/David?
Muslims believe Dawud/David was: ★ Israel's greatest king ★ Made Jerusalem a holy place for Muslims ★ Received psalms (hymns to praise God)
What do Muslims believe about Isa/Jesus?
Muslims belief Isa/Jesus: ★ Got given the gospel by God ★ He performed miracles ★ Got sent up to heaven by God during the crucifixion
How does prophethood influence Muslims?
Prophethood influences Muslims as: ★ They showed Muslims good rules to follow ★ They feel 'called back to God' when they hear the prophets' names ★ Muslims show respect to prophets by saying PBUH (peace be upon him) after saying a prophet's name
Who was the last and greatest prophet in Islam?
Prophet Muhammad was the last and greatest prophet in Islam
What happened on the Night of Power?
★ On the Night of Power (610CE), an already religious, prophet Muhammad got told to read by the Angel Jibril ★ Despite him being illiterate, he read the words ★ He later preached these words and more to others
What did Prophet Muhammad challenge the people of Mecca to do
★ Prophet Muhammad preached the people of Mecca to quit gambling, alcohol and idol worship
What did people do in response to Muhammad telling them what to do?
In response to his message, the people of Mecca forced Muhammad to flee to avoid persecution (this event is called Hijrah)
What happened during the Night Journey?
During the Night Journey: ★ The angel Jibril took prophet Muhammad to heaven ★ Saw God ★ Spoke to prophets e.g. Isa ★ He was told to pray 5 times daily
What happened during the conquest of Mecca?
★ Muhammad marched 10,000 Muslim converts from Medina to Mecca ★ He destroyed the 360 idols present and conquered the city in God's name ★ Mohammad introduced Islam law
What do twelves Shia's believe about the final imam (Muhammad al-Mahdi)?
Shi'a Muslims believe: ★ The final imam is hidden on Earth and kept alive by God ★ Will return with Isa to bring justice and equality
What do Shi'a Muslims think about imams and Islamic law?
Shi'a muslims believe imams can interpret the Qur'an perfectly and Shariah law tells people how to live their life without fault
How do Muslims acknowledge Muhammad?
Muslims use AH (after Hijrah) for years
What are the two branches of Shi'a Islam?
The two branches of Shi'a Muslims are: ★ The seveners (believe in seven imams) ★ The twelvers (believe in twelve imams)
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