RS islam gcse

Tawhid (the oneness of Allah)
Malaikah (angels)
Kutub (holy books)
Risalah (prophethood)
Akirah (life after death/day of judgement)
Al Qad'r (predestination)

What are the 6 articles of faith in Sunni Islam?

Ummah.

What is the worldwide Muslim community known as?

The worldwide Muslim community.

Define Ummah.

The oneness of Allah.

What is Tawhid?

Beliefs about angels.

What is Malaikah?

Holy books.

What is Kutub?

The belief in prophethood. Prophets are messengers of Allah.

What is Risalah?

Beliefs in predestination.

What is Al Qad'r?

Beliefs in life after death/the day of judgement.

What is Akirah?

Tawhid (oneness of Allah)
The belief in Divine Justice
Risalah (prophethood)
The belief in Imams
Akirah (afterlife)

What are the 5 roots of Usual-ad-Din in Shi'a Islam?

They are believed to be semi-divine figures who offer advice to Muslims and reveal themselves when needed. There are 12, and the 12th is still alive. They are spiritual leaders of Islam/descendants of Muhammad (pbuh).

What are the Imams in Shi'a islam?

The term 'Imam' refers to the regular person who leads the Mosque and delivers daily prayers.

What are the Imams in Sunni Islam?

Because some believe that it divides Allah, and takes away the belief of Tawhid.

Why is the belief in the 12 Imams considered bad?

"Allah is eternal and absolute"/"He is Allah the one"

Surah 112

Surah 112

"Allah is eternal and absolute"/"He is Allah the one"

The unforgivable sin; it is to divide god or make images of god, therefore enforcing idolatry.

What is Shirk?

Adam was created in Allah's image (imago dei) and was made up of dust and water, showing how we're all the same. He was given free will and the knowledge of the world. Humans descend from Adam and Eve/Hawwa.

Who was Adam the prophet?

'Man'; it is a reminder that he is the first human man made.

What does Adam's name mean?

He is "a man of truth" (19:41) who didn't support the idolatry practiced at the time in which he lived. He was shunned for this but remained faithful to Allah. Became known as the father of the Arab people.

Who was Ibrahim the prophet?

"a man of truth" (19:41)

What is Ibrahim described as in the Qur'an?

"Allah did take Ibrahim for a friend" (4:125) he can be trusted, he is highly valued in Islam.

Scripture for Allah and Ibrahim being friends?

Ibrahim's son, given to him as a "blessing from Allah" (37:100)

Who is Isma'il?

Suhuf Ibrahim (scrolls of Abraham)

What book was revealed to Ibraham?

Musa/Moses was a baby sent down the River Nile on a basket to keep him safe. His mother did this on Allah's orders. He freed the Israelites and parted the River Nile.

Who was Musa the prophet?

Allah has a divine plan for everyone. He is omnipotent and omnibenevolent.

What does Musa's story tell us?

The book of Tawrat (Torah).

What book was revealed to Musa?

Isa's name means 'Jesus'; Sunni Muslims believe he is the Messiah who will return on the day of resurrection. All muslims believe he didn't die, and instead Allah took him into his presence.

Who was Isa the prophet?

The Injil (gospel) of Isa.

What book was revealed to Isa?

He was the seal of the prophets/the last prophet, who the Qur'an was revealed to.

Who was Muhammad (pbuh) the prophet?

'surrender' (to Allah); Islam is silam/peaceful.

Islam means what?

It was when Muhammad (pbuh) revealed the first verses of the Qur'an. It occurred during the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

What is The Night of Power/Laylat Al-Qad'r?

It marks the start of Allah's final revelation.

Why is The Night of Power important?

It was led by Muhammad (pbuh); he started the first Islamic community here. The start of the Islamic calendar is marked by this event.

What is the Migration of Yathrib?

Al-Amin/the trustworthy.

What is Muhammad (pbuh) also known as?

The Qur'an, the Sunna, Hadith, and Shari'ah Law.

What are the 4 holy books?

It is the absolute truth; the final, undistorted word of Allah. There is nothing more to know. Muslims accept the rules of the Qur'an absolutely.

What is the Qur'an?

Shi'a Muslims view the Qur'an as the beginning of all knowledge because they believe in the 12 imams; the 12th imam is still alive today and has more knowledge to share.

What is the beginning of all knowledge?

Allah created everything, and the Qur'an tells you everything you need to know as Allah knows all. Sunni Muslims believe this. Like Allah, the Qur'an is eternal. It is the essence of Allah.

What is the end of all knowledge?

They believe that when Muhammad (pbuh) died, it 'sealed' the Qur'an shut; there is no more knowledge needed to lead a good Muslim life.

Why do Sunni Muslims believe the Qur'an is the end of all knowledge?

A record of what Muhammad (pbuh) did during his life. A good Muslim will follow his example.

What is the Sunna?

A record of what Muhammad (pbuh) said during his life; just as a man and NOT what Allah said through him.

What is the Hadith?

Rules for Muslim behaviour.

What is Shari'ah Law?

Bad and sinful behaviour.

What is haram?

GOOD

What is halal?

They are beings whose purpose is to serve Allah. They don't have free will and instead carry out the will of Allah.

What are angels?

Nur (divine light).

What are angels made from?

They are immortal, free from sin, and don't have physical needs. They simply serve Allah.

How are angels different from humans?

The chief angel who brought god's message to prophets. First appeared to Muhammad (pbuh); taught him the Qur'an.

Who is Jibril?

The angel of death who is responsible for ending each person's life. Takes their final breath and separates their soul and body.

Who is Izra'il?

A guardian of heaven who sends thunder/rain/lightening to earth.

Who is Mika'il?

The angel of last judgement who will announce the day of resurrection.

Who is Israfil?

It is a period of testing and temptations, and people have to find their own solutions to their own problems.

What do Muslims believe about life?

It is believe that every human has an angel on each shoulder which record good and bad deeds. Every word and action is recorded. Thinking about bad deeds isn't recorded unless acted upon; Allah's understanding.

What are the angels on humans' shoulders?

Kuraman and Katibin.

What are the angels on humans' shoulders called?

He will forgive anyone who sincerely repents as he forgave Adam and Eve/Hawwa when they were tempted by the devil (Shaytan) in paradise and ate the forbidden fruit.

How is Allah omnibenevolent?

Yes; only faith in Allah will garauntee this.

Do Muslims believe that you must be a Muslim in order to achieve al-Jannah (paradise)?

Intentions.

What is niyyah?

They live on after they have been done and have lasting effects. This applies to good and bad actions.

What do Muslims believe about your actions?

You must look after the environment, the creation of Allah is earth and it must not be altered.

"There is no altering the creation of Allah" (30:30), what does this show?

The place between death and judgement day.

What is barzakh?

Life after death.

What is Akirah?

The day of judgement.

What is Yawm al-Qiyaman?

Hell

What is Jahannam?

Heaven/paradise

What is Al-Jannah?

Righteous is he who believes in Allah and the last day" (2:177)

Scripture for the afterlife?

Your soul is given a temporary body. Your experience in barzakh depends on how you lived your life. Your life is a test for what happens after death.

What happens during barzakh?

Allah will judge people for good/bad deeds, and they will be sent to heaven and hell accordingly.

What happens on Yawm al-Qiyaman?

Salat - praying 5 times a day
Zakat - giving to charity
Sawm - fasting in Ramadan
Hajj - pilgrimmage to Mekkah
Shahadah - declaration of faith

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

The first of the five pillars, which isn't an action. Embodies the belief of Tawhid and states "there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad (pbuh) is messenger of Allah".

What is Shahadah?

The act of praying 5 times a day. The 5 prayers are fajr, zuhr, asr, maghrib, and isha. However, Shi'a muslims can combine zuhr and asr, and maghrib and isha so it appears they only pray 3 times a day.

What is Salat?

Salah is prayer. it is one of the 10 obligatory acts for Shi'a islam, and one of the 5 pillars for Sunni Muslims. Muslims believe that they are in direct communication with Allah in prayer.

What is Salah and why is it important?

As Muslims believe he will listen and respond to everything they say.

Why is Allah known as the healer?

A call to prayer known as Adhon is made in Arabic.

What is done before every Salah?

The Mu'adhin

Who says the call to prayer?

The ritual washing a Muslim must do before Salah, done as a symbolic action to reinforce niyyah, which is the believers intention to worship with a pure heart.

What is wudu?

"Allah loves those who turn to him and care for cleanliness" (2:222)

Scripture for wudu?

Yes, they use bricks as they believe it's wrong to prostrate on something artificial.

When Shi'a Muslims pray, do they use prostration?

No, they touch the floor in prayer but can use a mat.

When Sunni Muslims pray, do they use prostration?

A form of supplication and a private prayer. Du'a means 'asking'. Carrying out Du'a is a way to ask Allah for guidance.

What is Du'a?

"Respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon me" (2:186)

Scripture for Du'a?

A Sunni tradition which is obligatory for those who can afford it. 2.5% of wealth is given for Sunni Muslims, and 20% is given for Shi'a Muslims.

What is Zakat?

'Purification'; it is believed that Zakat will purify a person's heart of greed.

What does the word 'Zakat' mean?

Because they are sharing wealth given to them by Allah. Muslims who receive from Zakat should feel blessed. It is a way of making society fairer.

Why do Muslims carry out Zakat?

"Every act of goodness is charity" Hadith 496

Scripture for Zakat?

The 9th month of the Islamic calendar in which Muslims go without food, drink, and sex in daylight hours.

What is Ramadan?

The act of fasting in Ramadan. One of the 10 acts for Shi'a islam, and the 4th pillar for Sunni Islam.

What is Sawm?

It allows Muslims to repent, show self discipline, show obedience, and overcome selfishness. A greater sense of empathy is given to Muslims. Sense of closeness to Allah.

Why is Sawm important?

Someone completely obedient to Allah; can be achieved through Sawm.

What is a Muttaqi?

The development and awareness of God's presence. This is increased during Ramadan.

What is Taqwa?

The celebration of Id-ul-Fitr.

What is the end of Ramadan marked with?

It means to set out for a definitive purpose. It is the pilgrimmage to the holy city of Makkah.

What is Hajj?

Haji

What are men who complete Hajj called?

Hajja

What are women who complete Hajj called?

The monument at the site of the well of ZamZam, constructed by Ibrahim and his son on Allah's will. It was designed to celebrate Allah.

What is the Kaaba?

Every Muslim who can should go because it is a duty owed to Allah. The Hajj makes Muslims feel real importance of life here on earth, and the afterlife, by stripping away all markers of social status, wealth, and pride. In the Hajj all are truly equal.

Why is Hajj important?

A state of purity and holiness that must be achieved before beginning Hajj. Every Muslim is dressed in white and clean and all look the same and are equal.

What is Ihram?

Salah - 5 prayers
Hajj - pilgrimmage
Khums - tax of wealth
Maroof - encouraging good
Munkar - discouraging bad
Tawalia - loving the friends/family of Muhammad (pbuh)
Tabarra - hating the enemies of Muhammad (pbuh)
Sawm - fasting
Jihad- striving to do good
Zakat - charity

What are the 10 obligatory acts of Shi'a Islam?

Jabariyyah, mu'tazilites, al ashari, shi'a.

What are the 4 different schools/beliefs in predestination?

This is the belief that humans have no free will because Allah has predetermined everything. Human actions are determined by Allah and he has foreknowledge of all. Nothing happens without his will.

Explain what jabariyyah believe.

"Allah eliminates what he wills of confirms" (Surah 13:39)

What is the scripture for jabariyyah?