Islam Beliefs

• what are the six articles of faith?

  • the Sunni Muslims believe in them
  • they are: prophethood, Al-Qadr, Judgement Day, Holybooks, Angels and Tawhid.
• what are the five roots of Usul- ad-din?

  • The Shi'a Muslims believe in them
  • they are: Imams, Resurrection, Prophets, Divine Justice and Tawhid.
• quote for Tawhid?

  'He is God' - Surah 112:1
• what are angels?

  they're part of God's early creation and always complete what Allah says.

  • quote: 'Each person has angels before him' - Qur'an 13:11
• who are the two main angels?

  • Jibril: the bringer of good news who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad.
  • Mikail: giver of rain and food and also guards Heaven.
• who is Prophet Adam?

  he is the first man who built the first Ka'aba.
• who is Prophet Ibrahim?

  • he refused to worship idols so he broke them.
  • he was also willing to sacrifice his son to prove his loyalty to God.
• who is Prophet Muhammad?

  • the final prophet and arguably the most influential.
  • he began preaching the Qur'an after the Night of Power and lead Muslims to war.
• quote on prophets?

  Qur'an 2:136 'all prophets are equal'
• what are Allah's attributes?

  transcendent, fair, immanent, beneficial, omnipotent and merciful.
• what are Imams?

  they were chosen by God to lead Islam after Muhammad.
• what are Imamates?

  a Shi'a belief that all imams are spiritual descendants of Muhammad.
• what is predestination (Al-Qadr) ?

  everything that happens in a person's life is all part of God's plan.
• what is Jannah?

  a magical and mystical place which is rewarded from Allah for living a good life.

  • quote: 'no soul knows what delights of the eye' - Surah 32:17
• what is the importance of Akhirah?

  it encourages human responsibility and accountability; the idea that people must take account for their own acts.
• what are the two types of Muslims?

  • Shi'a: the minority of Muslims, they contribute more.
  • Sunni: the majority of Muslims.