Islam - beliefs

Question 1

Tawhid

Answer 1

Belief in the oneness of Allah

Question 2

Malaikah

Answer 2

Belief in Angels

Question 3

Authority of Kutub

Answer 3

Belief in the Holy books

Question 4

Nubuwwah

Answer 4

The Belief in the prophets

Question 5

Who are the seven prophets in Islam?

Answer 5

• Adam
• Ibrahim (Abraham)
• Ismail (Ishmael)
• Musa (Moses)
• Dawud (David)
• Isa (Jesus)
• Muhammad

Question 6

Al-Qadr

Answer 6

Belief that Allah knows everything

Question 7

Akhirah

Answer 7

Belief in teachings about life after death

Question 8

Importance of Six Beliefs

Answer 8

• Unite Sunni Muslims
• Better understanding of their religion
• Support them in how to live their lives

Question 9

How do Muslims express the six beliefs?

Answer 9

• Read the Quran
• Recite the belief of the oneness of Allah in their prayers
• Live their lives with the awareness that Allah will judge them

Question 10

Adl

Answer 10

Belief Allah is understood to be fair and just

Question 11

Imamah

Answer 11

Belief Allah has placed Imams/leaders in places of authority to guide humanity

Question 12

Mi’ad

Answer 12

Belief in the Day of Judgement and the Resurrection

Question 13

Salah

Answer 13

Compulsory prayer 5 times a day

Question 14

Sawm

Answer 14

Fasting during Ramadan

Question 15

Zakah

Answer 15

Donating 2.5% of wealth to charity

Question 16

Hajj

Answer 16

Pilgrimage to Makkah at least once

Question 17

Khums

Answer 17

Shi’a obligatory act to pay 20% of income

Question 18

Jihad

Answer 18

Struggle to overcome evil

Question 19

Lesser Jihad

Answer 19

Outward struggle to defend Islam

Question 20

Greater Jihad

Answer 20

Inner struggle to be a better Muslim

Question 21

Amr-bil-Maroof

Answer 21

Command for Shi’a Muslims to do good

Question 22

Tawalla

Answer 22

Expressing love and following examples of good people (prophets)

Question 23

Who believe in the 10 Obligatory Acts of Islam?

Answer 23

Shi’a Muslims

Question 24

Who believe in the Five Pillars of Islam?

Answer 24

Sunni Muslims

Question 25

SOA to support 'Oneness of Allah'

Answer 25

"There is not God but Allah and Muhammad is his Messenger

Question 26

Five Pillars of Islam

Answer 26

- Declaration of faith - Obligatory prayer (Salah) - Compulsory giving - Fasting in the month of Ramadan - Pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 27

Shahadah

Answer 27

Basic statement of Islamic faith which demonstrates a persons loyalty to Allah, Prophet Muhammad and the religion of Islam

Question 28

Role of Shahadah

Answer 28

- Recited out loud - Whispered into the ears of new born babies - Recited throughout the day (reminder) - Said before death to show commitment to religion

Question 29

Wudu

Answer 29

Ritual done before prayer to ensure Muslims are physically and spiritually clean for Allah

Question 30

Purpose of Salah (prayer)

Answer 30

Brings Muslims closer to Allah

Question 31

History of Salah (prayer)

Answer 31

Prophets of Allah performed daily prayers and it is commanded by Prophet Muhammad

Question 32

Nature of Salah (prayer)

Answer 32

Demonstrates unity

Question 33

Importance of punishment

Answer 33

- should prevent more crimes - give people chance to change their behaviour - builds a peaceful society as Allah intended

Question 34

Situation ethics in Islam and Punishment

Answer 34

Situation Ethics says that the offender may have a valid reason for committing the crime e.g. poverty. This should be taken into account when discussing the offenders punishment

Question 35

Retribution

Answer 35

Offender is made to pay for the crime they did

Question 36

Reform

Answer 36

Offender should be given opportunity to change

Question 37

Deterrence

Answer 37

Severe punishments made to deter people from committing crimes again e.g. amputation of a hand

Question 38

Protection

Answer 38

Society should be protected from criminals a

Question 39

Qur'anic teachings on punishment

Answer 39

- Gives specific instructions to particular crimes - Strict punishments are last resort - Punishment establishes peace and justice on Earth as Allah intended

Question 40

SOA for punishment

Answer 40

"Allah wants to make clear to you lawful from unlawful to guide you to good practises"

Question 41

Muslim beliefs about treatment of criminals

Answer 41

- Human rights - Fair trial - Trial by jury - Use of torture (situation ethics)

Question 42

SOA for belief of about treatment of criminals

Answer 42

"And they give food... to the needy, orphan and the captive"

Question 43

Capital Punishment

Answer 43

Execution - a prisoner's life is taken away

Question 44

Reasons fro Capital Punishment

Answer 44

- Crime will not be committed again by offender - Acts as a deterrent for other criminals - Makes victims of crime feel as though punishment has been given for severe crimes - Gives prisoner chance to repent

Question 45

Qur'an teachings on Capital Punishment

Answer 45

- Qur'an teaches on death being a punishment - Shari'ah law agrees with Qur'an - Muhammad made statements to agree with death penalty - Muhammad also sentenced people to death