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What distinguishes Sunni Islam from Shia Islam regarding leadership?
What distinguishes Sunni Islam from Shia Islam regarding leadership?
- Sunni Muslims emphasize community consensus in religious interpretation. (correct)
- Sunni Muslims believe leadership should be hereditary.
- Sunni Muslims consider all prophets equal in leadership.
- Sunni Muslims prioritize the role of Imams.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?
- Belief in One God (Tawhid)
- Belief in the Holy Trinity (correct)
- Belief in Prophets
- Belief in Angels
Which belief is emphasized by Shia Muslims but not by Sunni Muslims?
Which belief is emphasized by Shia Muslims but not by Sunni Muslims?
- Belief in the significance of Angels
- Belief in the Day of Judgment
- Belief in the role of Imams as divinely appointed leaders (correct)
- Belief in the prophethood of Muhammad
What is the cornerstone of Islam, emphasizing the absolute unity of God?
What is the cornerstone of Islam, emphasizing the absolute unity of God?
Which principle is associated with the belief in God's complete knowledge and control over all events?
Which principle is associated with the belief in God's complete knowledge and control over all events?
Which group comprises approximately 85-90% of all Muslims globally?
Which group comprises approximately 85-90% of all Muslims globally?
What do Muslims believe will happen on the Day of Judgment?
What do Muslims believe will happen on the Day of Judgment?
Which of the following is a foundational belief in recognizing the messengers of God?
Which of the following is a foundational belief in recognizing the messengers of God?
What role does consensus play in Sunni Islam?
What role does consensus play in Sunni Islam?
How does Shi'a Islam's view of Imams differ from that in Sunni Islam?
How does Shi'a Islam's view of Imams differ from that in Sunni Islam?
What are the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?
What are the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?
Identify two of the Five Roots of Usul Ad-din.
Identify two of the Five Roots of Usul Ad-din.
What is the significance of the belief in predestination in Islam?
What is the significance of the belief in predestination in Islam?
In what way do the Five Roots of Usul Ad-din contribute to Islamic understanding?
In what way do the Five Roots of Usul Ad-din contribute to Islamic understanding?
Describe the emotional aspects of worship in Shi'a Islam compared to Sunni Islam.
Describe the emotional aspects of worship in Shi'a Islam compared to Sunni Islam.
How does the concept of Divine Decree fit within the Six Articles of Faith?
How does the concept of Divine Decree fit within the Six Articles of Faith?
Flashcards
What is Islam?
What is Islam?
Islam is a monotheistic religion focusing on the worship of one God, Allah. It follows the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, who received revelations from God. The core principle is submission to God's will.
What is Sunni Islam?
What is Sunni Islam?
Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, representing 85-90% of Muslims. It emphasizes following the Prophet Muhammad's teachings and the Sunnah (his traditions). It values community and consensus in interpreting religious texts.
What is Shia Islam?
What is Shia Islam?
Shia Islam is the second largest branch of Islam, representing 10-15% of Muslims. It emphasizes hereditary religious leadership, tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad's family through Ali, his son-in-law. They value Imams, descendants of the Prophet, as divinely appointed leaders.
What are the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?
What are the Six Articles of Faith in Islam?
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What are the Five Roots of Usul Ad-din?
What are the Five Roots of Usul Ad-din?
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What is Tawhid?
What is Tawhid?
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What is Nubuwwah?
What is Nubuwwah?
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What is Imamah?
What is Imamah?
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Study Notes
Islam Overview
- Islam is a monotheistic religion centered on the worship of one God, Allah.
- It is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to have received revelations from God.
- Islam emphasizes submission to God's will.
Sunni Islam
- Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam, comprising approximately 85-90% of Muslims globally.
- Sunni Muslims follow the Prophet Muhammad's teachings and the Sunnah (his practices and traditions).
- They emphasize the importance of the community and consensus in interpreting religious texts.
- Sunni Islam differs from Shia Islam primarily regarding interpretations of religious authorities and leadership.
Shia Islam
- Shia Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam, with approximately 10-15% of Muslims globally.
- Shia Muslims believe religious leadership is hereditary, tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad's family through Ali, his son-in-law.
- They emphasize the role of Imams, descendants of the Prophet, seen as divinely appointed religious leaders and interpreters of Islamic law.
Six Articles of Faith in Islam
- These are core beliefs shared by most Muslims.
- Belief in One God (Tawhid): The absolute oneness of God. There is no other god besides Allah.
- Belief in Angels: Angels are God's messengers, created from light.
- Belief in Prophets: Prophets, from Adam to Muhammad, are messengers of God, conveying divine revelations.
- Belief in the Divine Books: Muslims believe in the revelation of scriptures through various prophets, including the Quran.
- Belief in the Day of Judgment and Resurrection: Muslims believe in an afterlife with ultimate judgment by God and reward or punishment.
- Belief in Divine Decree (Qadar): God's complete knowledge and control over all events.
Five Roots of Usul Ad-din
- These are foundational principles of Islamic theology.
- Tawhid (Oneness of God): The cornerstone of Islam, emphasizing God's absolute unity and transcendence.
- Nubuwwah (Prophethood): Recognition of prophets, messengers, and their role in conveying God's message.
- Imamah (Religious Leadership): Discussion of the role of divinely appointed religious leaders within Shia thought.
- Adl (Justice of God): Belief in the fairness and justice of God's actions and decrees.
- Al-qiyama (Day of Judgment): Faith in the final reckoning and the hereafter.
Predestination and the Afterlife
- Predestination: Muslims believe God knows and controls all events in the universe, yet free will is also emphasized; differing interpretations exist.
- The Afterlife: Belief in an afterlife with a Day of Judgment, where actions will be judged, leading to reward or punishment determined by faith and deeds. Paradise (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam) are key concepts.
- The complex relationship between free will and divine decree is debated among different schools of thought within Islam.
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