The Shia Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does the name “Shi’a” mean according to Ibn-ul-Faris?
A. The ones who follow the prophet
B. The helpers and supporters of someone
C. The ones who reject the Caliphate
D. The followers of the Sunnah
B. The helpers and supporters of someone
In the early period of Shi’ism, which two figures were primarily debated over?
A. Ali and Uthman
B. Ali and Abu Bakr
C. Abu Bakr and Umar
D. Umar and Muawiyah
A
What was the primary disagreement between Ali and Muawiyah?
A. Uthman’s killing and revenge (the timing of when to take the revenge)
B. Disagreement over who should rule
C. The legitimacy of the Caliphate
D. Disputes over taxes
Uthman’s killing and revenge (the timing of when to take the revenge)
What did Sufyan At-Thawri say about someone who claims Ali was more deserving of the Caliphate over Uthman?
A. They are correct in their belief
B. They are wrong and it takes them out of Ahlul Sunnah
C. They declare the Sahabah to be wrong and are devoid of good deeds
D. They are scholars deserving of respect
B. They are wrong and it takes them out of Ahlul Sunnah
What is considered the next stage of Shi’ism after preferring Ali over Uthman?
A. Ali was better than Abu Bakr and Umar
B. The rejection of all companions of the Prophet
C. The belief in the infallibility of all the Caliphs
D. The formation of the 12 Imams
A
After the killing of Hussain ibn Ali on 10 Muharram 61 AH, what sect began to emerge fully?
A. The Ahlul Sunnah
B. The Rafidah
C. The Al Zaidiyyah
D. The Sufis
B
What does the term “Rafidah” mean in relation to the Shi’a?
A. Those who accepted Abu Bakr and Umar
B. A group that respects all Sahabah equally
C. Those who rejected Zayd Ibn Ali and refused to speak well of Abu Bakr and Umar
D. A movement for the unity of the Caliphate
C. Those who rejected Zayd Ibn Ali and refused to speak well of Abu Bakr and Umar
Who did the Rafidah follow after rejecting Zaid ibn Ali?
A. Jafar al-Saddiq
B. Ali ibn Abi Talib
C. Hasan ibn Ali
D. Hussain ibn Ali
A. Jafar al-Saddiq
What was the belief of the Rafidah regarding the Imam’s role?
A. The Imam is a political leader only
B. Imam is divinely appointed and rejecting him makes one a disbeliever
C. The Imam is just a religious scholar with no special status
D. The Imam should be chosen by the people
B
What controversial belief do some Shi’a hold about Muhammad al Mahdi?
A. He will lead all Muslims in battle
B. He disappeared into a cave and will return in the end of times (the great occultism)
C. He is already present in the world today
D. He is a historical figure with no special significance
B. He disappeared into a cave and will return in the end of times (the great occultism)
What is the concept of “occultism” in Shi’a belief?
A. The Imam is hidden but still present with the people
B. The Imam is a historical figure with no further importance
C. The Imam disappeared into a cave and will not return until the end times
D. The Imam will reappear when the need arises
C. The Imam disappeared into a cave and will not return until the end times
According to Shi’a, who are the “Deputies” during the Imam’s occultation?
A. Ordinary scholars who lead the community
B. None, as there is no leadership during occultation
C. Companions of the Prophet who continue to guide the people
D. Those who are inspired by the Imam and lead the people
D. Those who are inspired by the Imam and lead the people
Who is historically recognized as the originator of extreme Shīʿism during the time of ʿAlī Ibn Abī Ṭālib?
A) Al-Mufaḍilah
B) ʿAbd Allāh Ibn ʿAbbās
C) ʿAbd Allāh Ibn Sabāʾ al-Yahūdī
D) Ḥusayn Ibn ʿAlī
B) ʿAbd Allāh Ibn ʿAbbās
Which of the following was NOT a belief of the early Shīʿa before the time of ʿAlī?
A) They hated Abū Bakr and ʿUmar
B) They did not believe in divinely appointed Imāms
C) They did not curse the Ṣaḥābah
D) They did not express hatred towards the first caliphs
A) They hated Abū Bakr and ʿUmar
What punishment did ʿAlī Ibn Abī Ṭālib use against those who claimed he was divine?
A) Imprisonment
B) Execution by sword
C) Burning with fire
D) Exile to Persia
C) Burning with fire
Why were the extreme Shīʿa beliefs during ʿAlī’s time not widespread or openly promoted?
A) They were rejected by ʿAlī’s companions
B) The people were too busy with wars
C) These beliefs were legally forbidden in Madinah
D) The community was still closely connected to the Ṣaḥābah
D) The community was still closely connected to the Ṣaḥābah
What did some extremists use as “evidence” to support their claim that ʿAlī was divine?
A)That he punished with fire, which they claimed only the Lord of the fire would do
B) His knowledge of the unseen
C) His ability to lead armies
D) That he was related to the Prophet ﷺ
A) That he punished with fire, which they claimed only the Lord of the fire would do
What was the role of the Munāfiqūn and Zanādiqah in the development of extreme Shīʿa beliefs?
A) They supported ʿAlī’s political leadership
B) They tried to incite the public with hidden and deviant beliefs
C) They helped unify the early Muslim community
D) They rejected both ʿAlī and Muʿāwiyah
B) They tried to incite the public with hidden and deviant beliefs
According to Sheikh ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, what practice did the Rafidah begin that was not common in the earlier generations of Islam?
A. Worshiping the Prophet’s companions
B. Building shrines over graves
C. Rejecting the concept of Qadr
D. Making dua to saints
B. Building shrines over graves
What did Sheikh ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah say about the building of shrines?
A. It was a practice introduced by the early companions
B. It started with the Qaramah and Bani Buwayh
C. It was always accepted by the majority of Muslims
D. It was never associated with any sect of Islam
B. It started with the Qaramah and Bani Buwayh
