Islamic Studies Review Questions

Vocabulary flashcards covering core concepts, terms, and study topics from Islamic studies lecture notes.

Tawheed

A foundational Islamic concept divided into three parts, a part of which the people of Makkah were missing despite acknowledging that Allah created them.

Shirk

A concept to be defined in both Arabic and shar'eeah terms, encompassing categories such as minor shirk.

Mushriqs

The term used by the Quran to refer to the people of Makkah, despite their belief that Allah created them, due to missing a part of tawheed.

Riya

Showing off; classified as minor shirk even when the person is praying to Allah.

Hypocrites

Individuals who are placed in the deepest level of hellfire, lower than idol worshippers.

Jannah

Paradise, specifically referenced in study questions regarding its gates.

• Tawheed al-Ruboobiyyah

• (Oneness of Lordship) - Example: Belief that Allah is the sole creator and sustainer of the universe.

Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah .

(Oneness of Worship) - Example: Directing all acts of worship to Allah alone

• Tawheed al-Asma wa-Sifaat (Oneness of Names and Attributes) -

• Example: Believing in Allah's names like Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful).

• Shirk

• in shar'eeah refers to associating partners with Allah in worship, which contradicts Tawheed.

• Jibreel (Gabriel):

• Delivers revelations to the prophets.

• Mikaeel (Michael):

• Responsible for rain and sustenance.

• Israfeel

• Blows the trumpet on the Day of Resurrection.

• Malik:

• The keeper of Hellfire.

• major sign 1

• The sending of Prophet Muhammad

Major sign 2

• The widespread immorality and corruption.

Major sign three

• The rise of false prophets and claimants.

1. First gate

Bab al-Salah: The gate for those who were diligent in prayers.

2. second gate

• Bab al-Raiyan: The gate for those who fasted.

3. Gate three

3. Bab al-Sadaqah: The gate for those who gave in charity.

• Punishment of Hypocrites:

• The Quran states that hypocrites face severe punishment in Hell due to their insincerity, which is viewed as worse than the open rejection by idol worshippers.

• Makkah Peoples' Shirk:

• The people of Makkah are called mushriks because, although they acknowledged Allah’s creation, they committed idol worship by associating partners with Him.

• Riya as Minor Shirk:

• Riya (showing off in worship) is considered minor shirk because it reflects ulterior motives for worldly recognition, undermining the sincerity of worship directed towards Allah.