Islam Beliefs and Teachings

One of the two largest denominations of Islam, believing Abu Bakr was the rightful successor to Muhammad.

A major branch of Islam believing Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law, was the rightful successor.

The oneness of God; a core belief in Islam.

Leader; title given to Abu Bakr by Sunni Muslims.

Belief in the divinely ordained leadership succession, often through bloodline, in Shia Islam.

The act of ascribing partners to God; a grave sin in Islam.

Sunni believe in God's ultimate controlling will; Shia place more emphasis on human accountability.

Islam signifies surrender, obedience, submission, and peace.

Angels have various functions, including being guardian angels and recording deeds.

A significant angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.

God is all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), loving (beneficient), merciful, just and transcendent/imminent

Muslims use these names to understand God's qualities and nature. They recite these names while praying, for example.

Fundamental practices in Islam, including the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salah), charity (Zakat), fasting (Sawm), and pilgrimage (Hajj).

Sunni Muslims believe God has predetermined all events in the universe.

Shia Muslims believe God is just and people must freely choose between right and wrong.

The declaration of faith in Islam, stating that "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" (Sunni) or, "Ali is the friend of God" (Shia).

A state of existence after death where individuals await the Day of Judgement and are questioned by two angels about their faith.

The day when the world is destroyed and everyone is resurrected to be judged by God based on their deeds.

A reward for good deeds, accessed by those with the Book of Deeds in their right hand.

Punishment for bad deeds, accessed by those with the Book of Deeds in their left hand.

A thin, sharp bridge over the fires of hell, which determines the ease of entry into heaven.

The belief in prophets, their vital role in receiving God's message and delivering it to humanity.

The first man and prophet in Islam, created from dust, given the names of all things, and taught about Halal foods.

A being who refused to bow down to Adam and was thrown into Hell, known for tempting humans to sin.

Islam is a monotheistic religion because it emphasizes the belief in only one God, Allah.

Tawhid, the belief in one God, is the foundation of Islam. It is reaffirmed daily through the Shahada, the declaration of faith.

Angels are supernatural beings created by God from light; they are pure, sinless, and serve God. They are considered messengers, recorders of deeds, and guardians.

Jibril (Gabriel) is a significant angel who brought down the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

God is both Immanent (present within all things) and Transcendent (beyond all things) in Islam. He is everywhere and everything, yet also beyond our comprehension.

God is described as Omnipotent (all-powerful), Omniscient (all-knowing), Beneficent (loving and the source of goodness), and Merciful (understanding, forgiving).