Key Beliefs Of Sunni And Shi'a Islam Flashcards
What are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?
- Angels
- Tawhid
- Qur’an is the most important writing
- Muhammad is the most important prophet
- Day of Judgement
- Supremacy of God’s will
The five roots of ‘Usul ad- Din in Shi’a Islam
- Tawhid
- Muhammad was the last prophet
- God cannot do wrong
- After death Muslims will be resurrected and judged by God
- (The Imamate) Accepting the 12 Imams are the leaders of Islam
What does the Imamate mean?
Accepting the 12 Imams as the leaders of Islam
What does ‘Usul ad- Din mean?
The principles/ roots of religion
How many articles of faith are there?
6
How many ‘Usul ad- Din’a are there?
5
Which division of Islam follows the ‘Usul ad- Din’s?
Shi’a
Which division of Islam follows the articles of faith?
Sunni
What does Imamate mean?
Accepting the twelve Imams are the leaders of Islam
T/F: Shi’a Muslims believe Muhammad is the most important prophet
False
T/F: Shi’a Muslims believe Muhammad was the last prophet
True
T/F: Sunni Muslims believe Muhammad is the most important prophet
True
T/F: Sunni Muslims believe Muhammad was the last prophet
False
What was the Sunni reaction to Muhammad’s death?
Elected Abu Bakr to be their Caliph
What is a Caliph?
An Islamic leader
