Islamic Beliefs and Teachings

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Allah is transcendent

'No vision can grasp Him…He is above all comprehension.' Qur'an 6:103

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Allah is immanent

'Allah is closer to you than your jugular vein' Qur'an 50:16

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Supremacy of Allah's will

'Only what God has decreed will happen to us.' Qur'an 9:51

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Supremacy of Allah's will (2)

"No disaster strikes except by permission of Allah. And whoever believes in Allah — He will guide his heart." Qur'an 64:11

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The role of angels within Islam

'Each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by God's command.' Qur'an 13:11

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The role of angels within Islam (2)

"Indeed, the Qur'an is a revelation from the Lord of the worlds, brought down by the Trustworthy Spirit."

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The role of angels within Islam (3)

The Arabic name for Michael, the archangel of mercy who rewards good deeds and provides nourishment to people. (WORD FOR WORD)

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Allah is omnipotent

'…He who is the All-knowing, the All Powerful, able to do anything' Qur'an 30:54

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Allah is beneficent

'Do they not see the birds above them, spreading out their wings and folding them in? None upholds them except the Most Beneficent.' Qur'an 67:19

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Allah is merciful

'Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.' Qur'an 39:53

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Allah is fair

'O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even if it be against yourselves, your parents, and your relatives, or whether it is against the rich or the poor…' Qur'an 4: 135

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Allah is just

'And fear the Day when you will be returned to Allah. Then every soul will be compensated for what it earned, and they will not be treated unjustly.' Qur'an 2:281

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Tawhid in Islam

'Say, 'He is God the One, God the eternal. He begot no one nor was He begotten. No one is comparable to Him.' Qur'an 112:1 - 4

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On the Day of Judgement those who have lived will be judged.

'Those who believe, do good deeds, keep up their prayer…will have their reward with their Lord.' Qur'an 2:277

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On the Day of Judgement those who have lived will be judged. (2)

"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom's weight of evil will see it." Quran 99:7

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What Hell (Jahannam) is described to be like.

'They will dwell amid scorching wind and scalding water in the shadow of black smoke, neither cool nor refreshing.' Qur'an 56: 42 - 44

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What Heaven (Jannah) is described to be like.

'They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and pearl, and their garments therein will be silk.' Qur'an 22:23

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The outward struggle to defend one's faith, family and country from threat.

"Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought because they were wronged." Qur'an 22:39

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The outward struggle to defend one's faith, family and country from threat. (2)

"Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors." Qur'an 2:190

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A struggle against evil; this may be an inward, personal struggle or an outward, collective struggle.

"And strive for Allah with the striving due to Him."

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A struggle against evil; this may be an inward, personal struggle or an outward, collective struggle. (2)

"As for those who strive in Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways."

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The divine appointment of the Imams.

"Indeed, your ally is none other than Allah and His Messenger and those who have believed”

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The divine appointment of the Imams. (2)

"And We made them leaders guiding by Our command"

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The divine appointment of the Imams. (3)

"…then comes to you a Messenger confirming what is with you, you must believe in him and support him.'"

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

"We did not send before you, except men to whom We revealed [the message]. So ask the people of the message if you do not know."

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The belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans. (2)

"And We have sent you, [O Muhammad], as a bringer of good tidings and a warner."

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The belief that prophets are an important channel of communication between God and humans. (3)

"Then Adam received from his Lord words, and He accepted his repentance.”

<p>"Then Adam received from his Lord words, and He accepted his repentance.”</p>