islamic beliefs

What is Tawhid?

the belief that Allah is one, unique, and cannot be divided.

What is Shirk?

the act of associating partners with Allah, considered the worst sin in Islam.

What are the 99 Names of Allah?

The attributes used to understand Allah, each name reflects an aspect of His nature.

What does Omnipotence mean in the context of Allah?

Allah is all-powerful and can do anything He wills.

What does Omnibenevolence mean?

Allah's nature of being all-loving and having endless mercy.

What does ‘insha’allah’ mean?

If Allah wills.

What does it mean to say that Allah is omniscient?

He knows everything in the universe, past, present, and future.

Name 5 other attributes of God

Just & fair (Adl), immanent, transcendent.

What does it mean to say that God is immanent?

God is present in the world and responds to prayers.

What is Risalah?

Prophethood, where prophets are chosen by Allah to deliver his message.

Prophets act as what between God and humanity?

Intermediaries.

Who is the final prophet in Islam?

Muhammad.

What is the Qur'an?

Allah's final message to humanity, revealed to Muhammad by Jibril.

Why is the qur’an important to muslims in Islam?

Because it is the final, unchanged word of Allah.

What role do angels play in Islam?

They obey Allah, have no free will, carry messages, and record human actions.

What are angels created from?

Light.

What happens after death in Islamic belief?

Muslims will be questioned by angel Israfil, souls enter Barzakh.

What is the importance of Al-Qadr?

It refers to the belief that Allah knows and controls everything that will happen, but humans still have free will.

What are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?

Tawhid, angels, kutub, prophets, akhirah, al-qadr

What are the five roots of Shia Islam?

Tawhid, adalat, nubuwwah, imamate, al-ma’ad.

Who is Ibrahim in Islam?

A friend of Allah, who rejected idol worship and believed in one God.

What significant structure did Ibrahim rebuild?

The Ka’ba.

Who is Isma'il?

The son of Ibrahim; associated with Makkah and the Ka’ba.

What was Musa's main teaching?

The belief in one God.

How did Allah communicate with Musa?

Allah spoke to him directly.

What major religious writings did Musa receive?

The Ten Commandments / Torah.

Who is Isa (Jesus) in Islam?

He is believed to have been born miraculously to Maryam, and is associated with the Injil.

What beliefs exist about Isa's nature in Islam?

He is not believed to be God or crucified.

What will Isa do according to Islamic belief?

Return on the Day of Judgment.

What are the Suhuf of Ibrahim?

Early scrolls given to him, now lost.

What is the Tawrat?

Revealed to Musa, containing guidance and laws.

What is the Zabur?

Revealed to Dawud, containing psalms and prayers.

What is the Injil?

The gospels revealed to Isa and believed to have been changed over time.

Who is Jibril?

The angel who delivers revelation to prophets and revealed the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad.

Who is Mika'il?

The angel who provides rain and sustenance.

Who is Israfil?

The angel who will blow the trumpet on Judgement Day.

Who is Azrael?

The angel of death.

What do Kiraman Katibin do?

Record good and bad deeds.

What is Jannah?

The paradise of reward and peace for those who are faithful and good.

What is Jahannam?

The punishment for disbelief and evil.

How is Jahannam described?

As a place of fire and suffering, for those who reject Allah or wrongdoing.