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• What does Al-Qadr mean in Islam?

  Predestination
• What is the main idea of Al-Qadr?

  Allah has decided everything that will happen.
• How do some Muslims reconcile Al-Qadr with the Day of Judgement?

  They believe humans have free will to choose their actions.
• How do Sunni and Shi’a beliefs about Al-Qadr differ?

  • Sunnis: Allah knows everything and humans choose actions, but choices align with Allah's decree.
  • Shi’as: Allah has ultimate control, but people's lives are determined by their choices.
• Why might the concept of Al-Qadr be comforting to some Muslims?

  It reassures them that bad events are part of Allah's plan.
• What is Mi’ad?

  The Day of Judgement
• What happens on Mi’ad?

  Allah decides how people will spend the afterlife based on their behavior.
• What do people receive on Mi’ad to be judged?

  A record of their good and bad deeds.
• Why is the idea of judgement important in Islam?


  It encourages Muslims to live their lives in a good way.
• What does Akhirah mean?

  The Afterlife
• What happens after the Day of Judgement according to Islam?


  People go to the afterlife based on their deeds.
• What is the reward for good people in the afterlife?

  Entry into jannah (paradise).
• How is jannah described in the Qur’an?

  As a place of peace, happiness, and beauty, referred to as "Gardens of Pleasure."
• What is the punishment for those who have done bad deeds?

  Jahannam (hell).
• How is jahannam described in the Qur’an?


  As a place of scorching fire and boiling water.
• What is the concept of barzakh in Islam?

  A barrier where souls stay from the time they die until Yawm ad-Din.
• What is one of the characteristics of Allah according to Muslims?

  MERCIFUL
• What does the term "bismillah" refer to in the Qur'an?

  It refers to the phrase "In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful."
• How do Muslims view Allah's mercy?

  They believe Allah is kind and forgives people's sins.
• What does it mean that Allah is OMNIPOTENT?

  It means Allah is all-powerful and created the universe.
• What is the relationship between Allah's omnipotence and human free will?

  Allah has predetermined people's lives, but they still have free will.
• What does it mean that Allah is BENEVOLENT?

  It means Allah is all-good and can do no evil.
• How is Allah's benevolence demonstrated according to Muslims?

  Through his revelations to the prophets to guide people on how to live a good life.
• What does the concept of JUST mean in relation to Allah?

  It means Allah will judge people's behavior fairly.
• Why is the concept of justice particularly important to Shi’a Muslims?

  It is known as ‘Adl and is one of the ‘Usul ad-Din.
• What does it mean that Allah is IMMANENT?

  It means Allah is present and involved in the world.
• What does it mean that Allah is TRANSCENDENT?

  It means Allah is above everything and cannot be thought of in human terms.
• What are the characteristics of Allah according to Muslims?

  • MERCIFUL: Shows mercy and compassion
  • OMNIPOTENT: All-powerful and creator of the universe
  • BENEVOLENT: All-good and can do no evil
  • JUST: Judges behavior fairly
  • IMMANENT: Present and involved in the world
  • TRANSCENDENT: Above everything and cannot be thought of in human terms
• What is the Qur’an considered to be in Islam?

  The Word of Allah
• Why do Muslims believe the Qur’an is the most important holy book?

  They believe it’s a complete and accurate record of Allah’s exact words to Muhammad
• How does the Qur’an help Muslims in their lives?

  It guides them on how to lead their lives to please Allah
• What do Muslims aim to achieve by living according to the Qur’an's guidance?

  They aim to be rewarded by Allah and attain Paradise
• Why do many Muslims learn Arabic?

  To ensure they’re reading the true Qur’an without changes in meaning
• How many surahs are in the Qur’an?

  114
• How are the surahs in the Qur’an organized?

  They are organized by length, from longest to shortest
• What is the first surah of the Qur’an?

  Surah 1, a short statement of Muslims’ basic beliefs
• How do Muslims show respect for the Qur’an?

  They keep it clean, wash their hands before touching it, and place it on a special stand
• What do many Muslims do with their Qur’an to keep it clean?

  They keep it wrapped up
• What are the other holy books (Kutub) in Islam besides the Qur’an?

  Sahifah, Tawrat, Zabur, and Injil
• What do Muslims believe about the other holy books compared to the Qur’an?

  They believe the other books have been changed over time, while the Qur’an exists in its original form