Islamic beliefs

• what is the importance of Ibrahim?

  spread monotheism, rejected idol worshipping

  would have sacrificed his son, Ismail for Allah
• what is the importance of Adam?

  exemplar of Stewardship, first prophet and human to be created.

  he built the Ka'ba

  teaches muslims to look after Allah's creations.

  HOWEVER,

  he disobeyed God

  but he repented and was forgiven
• what are some quotes for Muhammed?


  "perfect man"

  "an excellent model"

  "Muhammed is his messenger" - the Shahada
• what is the importance of prophet Muhammed?

  . seal of the prophets

  . the Qur'an

  . a good example for muslims to emulate

  . founder of Islam

  > inaugurated Islamic practices and rituals

  .conquered Mecca and set up the Ka'ba for the worship of Allah alone
• what is the importance of Risalah / the prophets ?

  > channel of communication - Holy books

  >show muslims how to live their lives

  source of wisdom and inspiration
• how does belief in predestination influence muslims?

  > follow the Qur'ans teachings

  >follow his teachings

  >comfort, strength

  >may not fear death

  >may despair and lose hope if you feel that Allah is punishing you
• what are 2 quotes for predestination?


  "only what God has decreed will happen to us"

  "nobody may die except with God's permission, at a predestined time"
• What are some quotes for Heaven / Jannah ?

  "a blessed reward!"

  "gardens of lasting bliss"
• what is a quote for hell / Jahannam ?

  "garments of fire will be tailored for those who disbelieve"

  "burn in the blazing fire"
• what happens on the DOJ?

  "none of your secrets will remain hidden"

  . your body is resurrected

  . record of good and bad deeds opened by angels

  . if your name is on the right side of the book you go to Jannah, if it's on the left, you go to Jahannam
• what is the importance of the angel Mika'il ?

  Rewards good deeds with eternal life - he is the angel of mercy and sustenance

  he was the first angel to bow down to Adam

  he helped Muhammed at the battle of Badr

  he brings rain and thunder to earth

  HE REASSURES MUSLIMS THAT MERCY AND REWARD OF ETERNAL LIFE IS POSSIBLE
• what is the importance of the angel Jibril?

  > through Jibril, Allah revealed the Qur'an to Muhammed

  >he taught Muhammed how to pray

  >"brought down the Qur'an to your heart"
• "Each person has angels before him and behind, watching over him by God's command"
• what is the role of angels?

  they praise God, follow his instructions - they have NO free will.

  watch over humanity - an example of Allah's imminence
• what quote supports Allah's omnipotent and just nature?

  " God rewards good deeds, and knows everything"
• what is a quote to show Twahid?

  "He is God the One, God the eternal... No one is comparible to him" Surah 112
• what is a quote to show that Allah is merciful?

  "the lord of mercy , the giver of mercy"
• what is a key difference in sunni and shi'a beliefs?

  Shi'as believe in the immamate , the spiritual descendancy of all imams. Reflects how Shi'a muslims believed ALI was Muhammed's successor (his cousin)

  whereas, sunni's believed Abu Bakr should be the successor - suitability to lead
• What are the 5 roots of Usul Ad-din? (SHI'A)

  1. Tawhid -1ness of Allah
  2. Adalat - justice
  3. Nubuwwah- prophethood
  4. Imamate - Imams
  5. Mi'ad - DOJ+Resurrection
• what are the 6 articles of faith? (SUNNI)

  1. Tawhid
  2. Kutub - authority of holy books
  3. Malaikah- angels
  4. Risalah - prophets
  5. Al- Qadr- predestination
  6. Akhirah- DOJ+ afterlife

  they unite people and help them explain and understand their religion