Aqeeda 1 Flashcards
(31 cards)
What do Aqidah books state?
Aqidah books state what the reality is. Aqeeda means creed, it studies the core principles of our faith.
What does theology provide?
Theology provides rational discussion (e.g., ‘God exists and why?’).
What is Ilm al-Kalam?
Ilm al-Kalam is rational discourse on theology.
How do Aqidah and theology differ?
Aqidah clarifies creeds; theology substantiates them.
Why is understanding rational proofs important for Muslims in non-Muslim environments?
Understanding rational proofs prevents doubts.
What are the two fundamental truths in theology?
(1) God’s existence, (2) God’s oneness.
What is the stance on attachments and sources?
No issue with attachments, but one must recognize their source.
What is the path from Iman to Ihsan?
The path is from certainty to witnessing God’s attributes.
What does Tafakkur mean?
Tafakkur means contemplation; reflection reinforces belief.
What is the main purpose in life according to Islamic thought?
The main purpose in life is to know God.
What are the three types of beings?
The three types of beings are possible, impossible, and necessary.
What are the three rational judgments?
The three rational judgments are possibility, impossibility, and necessity.
How is the history of metaphysics in Islam characterized?
It is integrated into Sunni tradition via classical philosophy.
What does Huduth refer to?
Huduth refers to something that did not exist, now exists.
How is existence often defined?
Existence is often defined by its opposite; it differs in Western vs. Islamic thought.
What is contingent existence?
Understanding contingent existence helps grasp God’s transcendence.
What is real being?
Real being exists independently in the external world.
How are essences and existence distinguished?
Entities are distinguished by their essences.
What does Islamic tradition affirm about objective knowledge?
Islamic tradition affirms we can know reality.
What are the general truths of finite existence?
The general truths are unity, good, and beauty.
What does dependence (Haajah) refer to?
Dependence refers to origination, possibility, and particularization.
What is Jawhar?
Jawhar refers to substance; finite reality contains stable individuals.
What is Jawhar Fardh?
Jawhar Fardh refers to atomic theory; indivisible atoms form finite realities.
What are A’raad?
A’raad are accidents; substances have qualities (e.g., size, shape).
