islam quotes Flashcards
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What must one believe in according to the Hadith?
‘You must believe in Allah, his angels, his holy books, his messengers, in the Last Day and in fate (both in its good and in its evil aspects).’
Foundations of Faith- Sunni Islam
What does Quran 112:1-4 say about God?
“Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute. He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him”
Nature of God- Tawhid
What does Quran 3:18 affirm about God?
“God witnesses that there is no deity except Him, and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge- [that He is] maintaining [creation] in justice. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.”
Nature of God
What does the Quran teach about God’s creation?
The Quran teaches that it was God “Who created the heavens and the earth” and that “He has power over all things” (46:33)
Nature of God- creator
What is the message of Quran 1:1-7?
“In the name of God, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. All praise is due to God, Lord of the worlds- The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path- the path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who evoked Your anger or of those who are astray.”
Nature of God
What is the Shahadah?
“There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is his messenger.”
Nature of God- Tawhid; Prophethood
What does Quran 49:13 say about humanity?
“O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of God is the most righteous of you. Indeed, God is Knowing and Acquainted.”
Nature of God- Taqwa
What does Quran 2:97-98 state about Gabriel?
“Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel - it is [none but] he who has brought the Qur’an down upon your heart, [O Muhammad], by permission of God, confirming that which was before it and as guidance and good tidings for the believers. Whoever is an enemy to Allah and His angels and His messengers and Gabriel and Michael - then indeed, Allah is an enemy to the disbelievers”
Angels
What do believers affirm in Quran 2:285?
“The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], ‘We make no distinction between any of His messengers.’ And they say, ‘We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination.’”
Angels
What do the angels say to God in Quran 2:32?
“The angels say to God: ‘Glory to thee, of knowledge we have none, save what Thou hast taught.’”
Angels
What does Quran 13:38 say about messengers?
“And We have already sent messengers before you and assigned to them wives and descendants. And it was not for a messenger to come with a sign except by permission of Allah. For every term is a decree.”
What do believers affirm according to Quran 2:136?
“Say, [O believers], ‘We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him.’”
What is the role of messengers according to Quran 6:48?
“And We send not the messengers except as bringers of good tidings and warners.”
What did Muhammad say about the finality of prophethood?
“People, no prophet or messenger will come after me, and no new faith will emerge.”
How is Abraham described in Quran 3:67?
“Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he was one inclining toward truth, a Muslim (submitting to God). And he was not of the polytheists.”
What does Quran 42:13 say about God’s choice?
“God chooses for Himself who He wills and guides to Himself whoever turns back to Him.”
What did God give to Moses and Jesus according to Quran 3:87?
“We gave Moses the Book and followed him up with a succession of apostles; We gave Jesus…signs (miracles) and strengthened him with the holy spirit.”
What does Quran 10:47 state about apostles?
“To every people was sent an apostle.”
What does Quran 4:157 say about the crucifixion?
“And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but another was made to resemble him to them.”
What is the significance of the Night of Qadr according to Quran 97:1-5?
“Surely We revealed it on the Night of Qadr- And what do you know about what Night of Qadr is- The Night of Qadr is better than a thousand months- The angels and the Spirit descend in it by the permission of their Lord every command- It is peace tell the break of the morning.”
What does Quran 46:9 say about the role of the messenger?
“Say ‘I am not something original among the messengers, nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I only follow that which is revealed to me, and I am not but a clear warner.’”
What did Muhammad say he left behind in his final sermon?
“I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and the example of my life (the Sunnah). If you follow these you will not fail.”
What does Quran 3:185 say about death?
“Every soul shall have a taste of death.”
What will be read on the Day of Judgement?
The Book of Deeds, in which ‘every small and great thing is recorded.’
(Quran 54:52)
