RS Islam

What does the word Islam mean?

The term Islam in Arabic means to surrender peacefully to the will of Allah

what does the word Muslim mean?

The word Muslim means one who has submitted to the will of God and has accepted Islam

What is Tahwid?

Belief in oneness of God.

What's the definition of Allah?

the Arabic name for God and it means the one and only God.

what is Surah 112?

"say he is God the one, God the eternal. He begot one, nor was he begotten, no one is comparable to him."

What is Shahadah?

Declaration of faith - "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet."

What is the sin of shirk?

the sin of shirk is attributing godlike qualities to any other being or thing

what is the supremacy of God's will?

The sunni belief that God is the one and only creator and controller of everything therefore nothing takes place unless God allows it to happen.

what is a good quote?

" you who believe, obey God and the Messenger." Qur'an 4:59

what quote supports the supremacy of God's will?

" misfortunes can only happen with God's permission" Quran 64:11

Who was the first leader of Sunni Islam?

Abu Bakr

how are the leaders of Sunni Islam chosen?

They are elected.

what were the leaders of Sunni Islam called?

caliphs

What is the Qur'an?

The holy book of Islam

what is the sunnah?

Muhammad's teachings and actions

Who was the first leader of shi'a Islam?

Ali, Muhammad's cousin

What is Imam?

The leader of Shi'a Islam

how are the leaders of Shi'a Islam chosen?

they have to be a descendent of Muhammad and chosen by God, each Imam has to identify the next one before they die.

what are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?

1. Tawhid (oneness of God)

2. Belief in angels

3. Belief in Allahs prophets

4. Authority of the holy books

5. Day of judgment

6. The supremacy of God's will

what are the five roots of asul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam.

1. Tawhid

2. Prophethood

3. The justice of God (he holds humans accountable for their actions)

4. The imamate

5. Resurrection

What does Allahu Akbar mean?

God is the greatest.

how many names of God are there?

99

What is the Hadith?

A collection of Muhammad's sayings

What is the Hadith?

A collection of Muhammad's sayings

what's a quote to support God being immanent?

"he is with you wherever you are." Quran 57:4.

what does imminent mean?

The idea that God is presenting and involved with life on earth and in the universe. It is a quality of God.

what does transcendent mean?

The idea that God is beyond and outside life on earth and the universe; a quality of God.

what does omnipotent mean?

God is all powerful. it is quality of God.

what does beneficent mean?

God is kind, all-loving and all-good. It is a quality of God.

what does merciful mean?

it is a quality of God it means God shows compassion or forgiveness to humans, even though he has the power to punish them.

what does fairness mean?

The idea that God treats people fairly and impartial without favour or discrimination

what is aladat?

it means justice in Shi'a Islam the idea that God is just unfair and judges humans actions rewarding the good and punishing the bad.

What is the Bismillah?

A daily prayer in which means, 'In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the giver of Mercy'

what do Shi'a Muslims believe about judgement?

Believe God is not happy when people do wrong and will hold them to account humans have full responsibility for their own actions and God will judge them accordingly.

what are angels?

Angels the supernatural beings created by God from light. They bring the word of God to the prophets. angels is one of the six articles of faith. Angels are also pure and sinless they have no free will.

what do angels do?

They are servants of God and bring God’s words to prophets.

what does the angel Israfil do on judgement day?

he blows a trumpet to announce the day of judgement

what is a quote to support angels?

"each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by God's command."

Who is Jibril?

he is an archangel who relayed the Quran to Muhammad from God.

what is the quote supporting the book of deeds?

"they will find everything they ever did laid in front of them" Quran 18:49

Who is Mika'il?

Michael is an archangel, he's the angel of Mercy. He rewards righteous people for the good they do in their lives on earth, and is responsible for sending rain, thunder and lightning to earth.

what is the book of decrees?

God has predetermined everything and has written it down in a book of decrees.

what is a quote supporting the book of decrees?

“ only what God has decrees will happen to us.” Quran 9:51

what is good quote about the supremacy of God’s will?

“ God does not change the condition of a Ppl unless they change what is in themselves.” Quran 13:11

“ those who believe, do good deeds, keep up the prayer, and pay the prescribed arms will have their reward with the Lord.”

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what is Akirah?

everlasting life after death.

what is barzakh?

A barrier, it’s the stage of waiting.

what happens as Muslims lie in their grave?

two angels ( munkar and nakir) will question them about their faith they will be asked three questions who’s your prophet? Who is your lord, and what is your religion? If people answer correctly, they will see the rewards to come But if they deny God, they will see the punishments they have to endure.

What hand are people given the book of deeds and if they’re going to heaven?

The right

what happens on the day of judgement when there are believers who has shown sorrow for Their failings?

God forgive them

how does God sort the souls?

he makes them cross the narrow sirat bridge that spans the fires of hell good people are transported across the bridge quickly and enter into heaven

What are some quotes describing heaven?

“ Gardens of happiness” Quran 22:23 “ Any fruit, they choose the meat of any bird they like” A reward for what they used to do”. Quran 56: 15–24

what are some quotes describing hell?

“ They will dwell a mid scorching wind and scolding water in the shadow of black smoke, Neither cool nor refreshing” Quran 56: 42–44 “ Garments of fire” “ Scolding water will be poured over their heads” “ Taste the suffering of the fire” Quran 22: 19–22

what is a prophet?

A person who proclaims The message of God.

what is prophethood?

When God makes someone a prophet to communicate his message to PEOPLE.

how many prophets are named in the Quran?

25

what is risalah?

The belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans

Who was the first prophet of Islam?

adam

Who is IBLIS?

Satan, a spiritual being created from fire, who was thrown out of paradise for refusing to bow to Adam.

what is a quote About prophets?

“ Every community is sent a messenger” Quran 10:47

why is Muhammad the most important prophet?

there is no God, but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet, The shahadah

how was Adam created?

from “the dust” and “clay, then he moulded him; he breathed from his spirit into him.”

what is a good quote on why Adam is the best prophet?

“ he taught Adam all the names” “ you are the all knowing and the all wise” Quran 2:31–32

what did iblis Do to Adam?

he refused to bow to Adam and tricked eve and Adam into eating forbidden fruit

what was the one rule Adam and Eve had to obey?

“ oh Adam! Dwell thou and thy wife in the garden” “ But approach not this tree, or ye Run into harm and transgression” Quran 7:19

eating the fruit do (adam and hawwa)?

Bring into the world and now all humans will be judged on the day of judgement

what did Adam pass down through generations?

his knowledge he taught how to plant seeds, harvest crops cook food how to bury the dead and how to repent for wrongdoing And finally, what muslims can eat

What is a good quote to support Ibrahim being the Best prophet?

“ God took Ibrahim as a Friend” Quran4:125