islamic beliefs and teachings

• What is the holy book in Islam called?

  Quran
• What is a Surah?


  A chapter of the Quran
• What does Laylat al-Qadr refer to?


  The Night of Power, a night of one of the first revelations of the Qur'an
• What is the Hijra?


  The migration from Mecca, cornerstone destination for Muslims on the Hajj
• What is the Constitution of Medina?


  A contract initiated by Muhammad to encourage peace between the people of Medina
• What does Sunnah refer to?


  The example of the Prophet
• What is a Hadith?


  The sayings of the Prophet
• Who is a Caliph?


  The successor of the Prophet
• What is an Imam/Mufti?


  A religious scholar, someone who acts for Allah on earth
• What are the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?


  • Tawhid
  • Angels
  • Prophets
  • Holy Books
  • Day of Judgement
  • Angels
• What does the phrase "There is no God but God" signify in Islam?

  It emphasizes the unity of God, known as Tawhid
• How is the position of women described in Islamic tradition?

  Women have a subordinate position, which varies in some traditions
• What does Tawhid mean?


  The oneness and adoration of God
• What is Salat?


  The Islamic practice of prayer
• What is Wudu?


  A ritual washing before prayer
• What does Tawaf refer to?


  The encirclement of the Kaaba
• What is Tawakkul?


  The oneness and engagement of Allah
• What does Shahada mean?


  Witnessing, meaning to give up control to a higher power
• What is Sharia?


  The statement of belief in Islam
• What are the 99 names of Allah?


  The 99 attributes of Allah
• What does Rahman mean?


  Loving
• What does Rahim mean?


  Forgiving
• What is Shirk?


  Idolatry; putting anything equal to or above Allah
• Why is Shirk considered the worst sin in Islam?


  It challenges the belief in Tawhid
• How do Muslims view the Christian belief in the Trinity?


  As completely wrong, as it sees God as three Persons rather than one
• What do orthodox Sunnis accuse Shi'a of regarding Shirk?


  They accuse Shi'a of viewing Imams as having divine powers
• What is the significance of the Qur'an 3:144 regarding Muhammad?


  It states that Muhammad is no more than a Messenger
• What does Qur'an 46:9 suggest about Muhammad's role?


  It emphasizes that he is a plain warner and does not know the future
• What are the core beliefs of Sunni and Shi'a Islam?


  Sunni Islam:

  • Six Articles of Faith
  • Belief in resurrection and judgment

  
  

  Shi'a Islam:

  • Five Roots of Usul ad-Din
  • Belief in the authority of the Imamate
  • Imams are infallible
• What is the belief in Predestination in Islam?


  All events have been determined/willed by Allah
• What does the term Hafiz refer to?


  Someone who has memorized the Qur'an
• What does Tawhid signify in Islam?


  Monotheism, the belief in one God
• What does Martyrdom mean in the context of Islam?


  Being killed for one's faith
• Why did Islam split after Muhammad's death?


  There was a power struggle over who should lead the community
• What did Sunnis believe about Muhammad's appointment of a successor?


  They believed he did not specifically appoint a successor
• What evidence do Shi'a provide for their claim about leadership?

  They claim Muhammad appointed Ali as the spiritual guide
• Who was the first caliph after Muhammad?


  Abu Bakr
• How do Sunnis view the first four caliphs?


  They accept them as the Rashidun or Rightly Guided Caliphs
• How do Shi'a view the first three caliphs?


  They consider them to be illegitimate leaders
• What is the belief regarding resurrection in both Sunni and Shi'a Islam?


  Everyone will be resurrected and judged by God