Islam - beliefs and teachings Flashcards
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Muslim
one who has submitted to the will of God and has accepted Islam
Islam
the name of the religion followed by Muslims, to surrender to the will of God, peace
Allah
the Arabic name for God
Tawhid
the Oneness and unity of God
monotheistic
a religion that believes that there is only one God
supremacy
supreme power or authority; a quality of God
what is the shahada
there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger
What does the supremecy of God’s will mean
that nothing happens unless God wants it
what does inshallah mean
if it’s God’s will
how many Sunni Muslims
90 percent
how many Muslims are Shi’a
10 percent
About Sunni and Shi’a Muslims
Both agree that Propher Muhummad was the final prophet however differed in opinion whether Abu Bakar or Ali was His succssor.
Sunnis believe thats Abu Bakar was His successor as He was Muhammad’s closest friend and many believed that Muhammad would have wanted him to be His successor
Shi’a Muslims believe that Ali was Muhammad’s rightful successor because He was blood related as Muhammad’s cousin and son in law, and they believe that a successor should be a relative.
what are the five roots of (Usul ad-Din’ / Shi’a
Tawhid Adalat Nubuwwah Al Ma'ah Imamate
what does Tawhid mean
oneness
what does Adalat mean
justice
what does nubuwwah mean
prophets
what does Al Ma’ah mean
resurrection
what does Imamate mean
leader
detail on Tawhid
oneness of God, He is one and no one compares to Him
Detail on adalat
is the justice of God He is Just and Wise and cannot do wrong and holds humans accountable for what they have done wrong
detail on nubuwwah
is prophethood/prophets as Shia’s believe that Allah sent messengers to guide humanity to the right path on earth and Muhammad was the last of them. The right pah is peace and submission to Allah’s will.
detail on Al Ma’ah
After death all will be resurrected to be judged by God
means resurrection
Physically resurrected
detail on imamate
12 imams are true leaders.
Prophet Muhammad said that twelve imams from his own tribe would succeed him as leaders.
Shia’s believe that the first eleven led the community and some were killed, but the twelfth disappeared after his father’s death. This imam will appear again when Allah decides at the end of time . Currently he is hiding . All imams are seen as infallible (cannot do wrong) and they must be obeyed…..they are protectors of faith ensuring the teachings don’t become corrupted or spoiled.
six articles of faith of Sunni Muslims
Tawhid Belief in Angels Belief in Divine Books Belief in Prophets Belief in The Day of Judgement Belief in Qadr