Sunni vs Shi'ite letter

Created by

Dayven

Cards (58)

Who was the Ottoman ruler that wrote a letter to Isma'il I?
Selim I
What did Isma'il I demand from Ottoman subjects?
He demanded that they accept Shi'ism
What does Selim I's response reveal about the Islamic sects?
It reveals the divisive competition among them
What significant battle did Selim I win in 1514?
The battle of Chaldiran
What was the outcome of Selim I's victory at Chaldiran?
He protected his territory from Shi'ite encroachment
What does the Qur'an declare about the true faith?
That it is that of the Muslims
What happens to those who profess another religion according to the Qur'an?
They will be cast out among the rejected on the Last Judgment
What does Selim I urge Isma'il I to do in his letter?
To place himself among the true believers
Who does Selim I refer to as the master of the two worlds?
Muhammad
What does Selim I claim about the works of the Almighty?
They are not fragile products of caprice or folly
According to Selim I, what is the role of man on earth?
To comprehend the attributes of the divinity
What does Selim I say about the consequences of abandoning the good way?
One will be condemned to hell-fire and eternal torments
What does Selim I accuse Isma'il I of doing?
Of impairing the purity of the dogmas of Islam
What sentence has the ulama pronounced against Isma'il I?
A sentence of death for being a perjurer and blasphemer
What does Selim I intend to do in response to Isma'il I's actions?
To arm in defense of religion and destroy heresy
What does Selim I hope to achieve by entering the campaign against Isma'il I?
To liberate lands and peoples under Isma'il's yoke
What does Selim I say about the consequences of sowing discord?
He who sows discord can only reap evils and afflictions
What does Selim I offer to Isma'il I before commencing war?
Words of the Qur'an in place of the sword
What will happen if Isma'il I persists in his conduct according to Selim I?
His plains will be covered with Ottoman tents
What does Selim I believe will be accomplished through his actions?
The decrees of the Almighty will be accomplished
Who does Selim I refer to as the God of Armies?
The Almighty
What does Selim I wish for Isma'il I at the end of the letter?
Victory to him who follows the path of salvation
Who was the Ottoman ruler that wrote a letter to Isma'il I?
Selim I
What did Isma'il I demand from Ottoman subjects?
He demanded that they accept Shi'ism
What does Selim I's response reveal about the Islamic sects?
It reveals the divisive competition among them
What significant battle did Selim I win in 1514?
The battle of Chaldiran
What was the outcome of Selim I's victory at Chaldiran?
He protected his territory from Shi'ite encroachment
What is the source of all light and knowledge according to the letter?
The Supreme Being
What does the Qur'an declare about the true faith?
It is that of the Muslims
What happens to those who profess another religion according to the letter?
They will be cast out among the rejected
What does Selim I urge Isma'il I to do?
To place himself among the true believers
Who does Selim I refer to as the master of the two worlds?
Muhammad
What does Selim I claim about the works of the Almighty?
They are not fragile products of caprice or folly
What does Selim I say about man in relation to the Creator?
Man is the living image of the Creator
According to Selim I, how can man attain divine knowledge?
By practicing the true religion
What does Selim I accuse Isma'il I of doing?
Denouncing the sanctity of divine laws
What sentence has the ulama pronounced against Isma'il I?
A sentence of death
What is the sacred obligation imposed on every Muslim regarding Isma'il I?
To arm in defense of religion and destroy heresy
What does Selim I intend to do in response to Isma'il I's actions?
To lay aside his imperial robes and prepare for war
What does Selim I hope to achieve by marching against Isma'il I?
To strike down Isma'il I's tyrannous arm