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Introduction To Islam Revision
Two types of Muslim
Sunni
80% of muslims
Thought that Abu Bakr should succeed Muhammad
Shi'a
20% of muslims
Thought that Ali should have suceeded Muhammad
Believe there were 12 Imams in total (the Twelvers)
The 12th (Muhammad al-Mahdi) is believed to still be alive and hidden on Earth by God. He will return to bring equality and justice.
Tawhid
The oneness of God
Angels
The messengers of God
Guard the gates of Hell
Will guide you on judgement day
Jibril
a.k.a. Gabriel
communicated the words of the Qur'an to Muhammad
Purified Muhammad's heart
Israfil
Waits on a holy rock in Jerusalem
Will blow his trumpet on judgement day to announce the destruction of the world and the creation of akhira
Always has his trumpet poised at his lips
Mika'il
a.k.a Michael
High ranking archangel
Angel of mercy
Rewards good deeds
Controls the weather (both rain for nourishment and thunder and lightning)
7 Qualities of God
Transcendent
Immanent
Omnipotent
Beneficent
Justice
Fairness
Mercy
Predestination
God knows or determines everything that will happen in the universe
Written in the book of decreees
God has created all so they act according to his wull
If God has willed something, there must be a good reason for it
HE hasn't made our choices for us, he has allowed the chouces that are available for us and gives us free will
Heaven and Hell
Humans will be given a book of decrees on Judgement Day. If it is given to the right hand, they go to heaven. It is is in the left, they go to Hell.
Heaven
A paradise
Has 7 layers, each closer to Allah. Which layer you are in is determined by good deeds.
'feasting on fruit in the garden of delight.'
Hell
A horrific place
One there will dwell in fire and torment eternally
Also has 7 layers
Boiling water is poured on people
Constant groaning and wailing can be heard
The Qur'an
The words of God
Contains what was revealed to Muhammad by Jibril
Muslims loo to it for guidance on how to live
Has 114 surahs
Apart from surah 9, all of them begin with 'In the name of God the Merciful and God the compassionate'
It can be very difficult to translate or interpret. A lot of context and Arabic vocubulary is needed
All copies are the same
Other Holy Books
Tawrat
The Torah
Moses' holy book
Injil
The Gospel
Isa's (Jesus') holy book
Zabur
The Psalms
King David's holy book
Contains songs of praise
The Scrolls of Abraham
They have been lost and no longer exist
Prophets
Adam
The first man
Father of the human race
Named everything
Angels bowed to him
Ibrahim
Passed all the tests set by God
First man to make a pact with God
Father of all nations
Refused to worship idols
Rebuilt the Ka'aba
Muhammad
Last and greatest prophet
'the seal of the prophets'
Descended from Ibrahim
Was communicated the contents of the Qur'an
First leader of Islam
Was monotheist
Taught many key principles to early followers