islam key beliefs Flashcards
(24 cards)
The oneness and absolute unity of Allah.
Tawhid
The sin of associating others with Allah; considered the gravest sin.
Shirk
Prophethood; the communication of Allah’s message to humanity.
Risalah
The final prophet; known as the ‘Seal of the Prophets’.
Muhammad
he holy book of Islam; believed to be the exact word of Allah.
Qur’an
Recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Hadith
The practices and examples set by Muhammad.
Sunnah
Angels; created by Allah to perform specific duties.
Malaikah
Divine predestination; Allah’s control and knowledge of everything.
Al-Qadr
Life after death; the eternal life that follows this one.
Akhirah
When everyone will be judged by Allah based on their deeds.
Judgement Day
Israfil will blow the trumpet
Paradise; the reward for those who have lived righteously.
Jannah
Hell; a place of punishment for the wicked.
Jahannam
The worldwide Muslim community.
Ummah
Core duties of Islam: Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj.
Five Pillars
Belief in the twelve divinely appointed leaders after Muhammad.
Imamate (Shi’a Islam)
A leader of the Muslim community (Sunni Islam).
Caliph (Sunni Islam)
Allah is beyond and outside the universe.
Transcendance
Allah is close to and involved with the world.
Immanence
Allah is always fair and just.
Just
Commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for Allah.
Eid ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice)
Marks the end of the month of fasting; a time of gratitude to Allah.
Eid ul-Fitr
all life is sacred as allah created it
Sancitity of Life
special prayer on fridays midday where muslims should try and go to a mosque
Jummah prayer
