Islam B+T

Question 1

NOG - how do muslims know God’s qualities and what he is like

Answer 1

The 99 names of Allah

Question 2

NOG - what is the Muslim belief about how they should view Allah

Answer 2

The believe that Allah is beyond human understanding and humans are incapable of imagining anything close to what he is like

Question 3

NOG - what are the 7 qualities of Allah and their meanings

Answer 3

Transcendent - present and on earth 
Immanent - beyond our universe 
Omnipotent - all-powerful
Beneficent - all-loving
Just - rewards good, punishes bad
Fair - does not discriminate 
Merciful - compassion and forgiveness

Question 4

KB - why did Sunni and Shi’a muslims split

Answer 4

Sunni muslims believed that Abu Bakr was the rightful caliph so he was elected by the people to lead Islam.
Shi’a muslims believed that the Imam should be a descendent of Muhammad, therefore Ali, muhammad’s cousin was the rightful leader

Question 5

KB - what are the key beliefs of Sunni muslims

Answer 5

Six articles of faith:

• tawhid
• angels
• prophethood
• the holy books
• supremacy of God’s will
• day of judgement

Question 6

KB - what are the key beliefs of Shi’a muslims

Answer 6

Five roots of Usul ad-Din:

• tawhid
• the Qur’an
• the Imamate
• God is Just and wise
• Resurrection

Question 7

OOG - what is tawhid

Answer 7

Tawhid - the belief that there is only one god, and Allah is that God.

Question 8

OOG - when is tawhid displayed in prayer

Answer 8

‘there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet’ in the Shahadah

Question 9

OOG - what is an example of an unforgivable sin to muslims

Answer 9

To equate anything with God is an unforgivable sin

Question 10

OOG - why should no image of god be made and why should you never pray to an idol

Answer 10

To make an image of god would be seen as limiting his capabilities and confining him to one ideal, when in reality, allah has no limits and to pray to an idol would again be worshiping an image of god, which would be limiting his power.

Question 11

SOGW - what do muslims believe about creation

Answer 11

Muslims believe that allah created everything on this earth and that he is the controller of everything

Question 12

SOGW - what is predestination

Answer 12

God knows what will happen and determines what happens in the future and controls everything which occurs

Question 13

SOGW - what affect does predestination have on Muslims

Answer 13

Predestination helps muslims understand that Allah has a plan for everyone and will guide you throughout your life. Even if something bad happens to you, muslims know that this happened for a reason

Question 14

SOGW - where do Sunni muslims believe that god has written his plan for humans

Answer 14

The book of decrees

Question 15

SOGW - what do Shi’a muslims believe about predestination

Answer 15

They believe that god know what will happen but he does not make pour descisions for us.

Question 16

A - what are angels’ main job

Answer 16

To deliver the word of god to the prophets

Question 17

A - what are the qualities of angels (2)

Answer 17

Pure and sinless

Question 18

A - why can angels not sin or do wrong

Answer 18

Because angels have no free will and are controlled by god, it is impossible for them to do something which god does not want them to do or displease him

Question 19

A - what are guardian angels

Answer 19

Angels who are involved in human life from conception to death

Question 20

A - what do angels do with the book of deeds

Answer 20

Angels record everything each person does, says and thinks so that when it comes to judgement day, allah is able to look at what each person has done throughout their lifetime and either praise them of punish them for their actions

Question 21

A - what do angels do in regard to the day of judgement

Answer 21

• angel Israfil will blow a trumpet to announce the day of judgement
• the angel of death and messengers will deliver the souls of people to allah so he is able to judge them
• angels escort people to paradise and to hell
• angels guard the gates of hell

Question 22

A - how do angels appear to humans when revealing god’s word

Answer 22

Angels have the power to appear to humans in human form

Question 23

A - what kind of angel is Jibril and what is his job

Answer 23

Jibril is an archangel and he is the angel of revelation

Question 24

A - what is the story of Jibril and Muhammad

Answer 24

Muslims believe hat Jibril and Mika’il visited Muhammad when he was a child and purified his soul so that he would be able to receive God’s revelations when he was older. When Muhammad was 40, Jibril appeared to Muhammad as a blaze of light and told him what god intended for him to do.

Question 25

A - what kind of angel is Mika’il and what is his job (3)

Answer 25

Mika’il is an archangel and is the angel of mercy. He rewards righteous people for their good deeds on earth. He also is responsible of sending rain, thunder and lightning to the earth

Question 26

A - what are the 5 main points of angels

Answer 26

1. They are supernatural being created by god
2. They constantly serve and praise god
3. They are able to take human form
4. They are pure and sinless
5. They have no free will and carry out gods commands