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What is the nature of Allah?
Monotheistic=displays many characteristics -Qur'an "There is no deity except him."Omnipotent =all-powerful.Just=fair (Adalat).Omniscient=all-knowing.Beneficient=always kind and loving.Transcendant=beyond all things.Immanent=close by .Tawhid=oneness.
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What is Adalat in Shi'a Islam?
Justice of God is given particular emphasise.Want to stress that God is perfect justice;He is utter fairness and complete wisdom.Humans are affected by their emotions, sometimes do things that are unjust,Allah would never do this.
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What is prophethood (Risala)?
Communication between God&humans is risalah-bringing prophecy from God.prophets were special human beings chosen to give God's messages&guidance.25 prophets.Overtime prophets became lost/corrupted.Allah-needed final revelation.Muhammed-seal-prophets.
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What are angels (Malaikah)?
Are heavenly, immortal beings,1st of God's creation, made from light.God's messengers.God's servants.No freewill.Without sin and can enter God's presence.Jibril presented Qur'an to Muhammed.Mika'il-keeps devil out of Heaven.Israfil=blows trumpet-JC.
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What is a quote to support angels?
"He who has brought the Qur'an down upon your heart...by the permission of God."
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What do Sunni and Shi'a muslims believe about angels?
Both believe they were God's 1st creation, immortal and will always obey God.Sunni's=angels have no free will,Shi'a's=limited free will but would never disobey Allah.Shia=an angel revealed to Muhammed that Ali-leader.Jibril visited Fatima-wisdom.
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What do muslims believe about predestination?
Allah=has a divine masterplan.God knows everything in complete detail. Insha' Alah=if God is willing -shows a believer's submission to God&his will.Attitudes to Al-Qadr-come from cutup-books in Islam.
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What do Muslims believe about al-qadr and freewill?
Humans aren't robots therefore everyone has freewill.Life is test, learn from evil temptations.Each person can choose right&wrong&will be accountable to God for decisions they make.
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What do muslims believe about human freedom and the day of Judgement?
Dead-raised&will will stand before God for Judgement.Book of deeds presented to each person.Right hand-Heaven.Right hand-Hell.
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What will Heaven (Janna)be like?
State of peace, joy and happiness.Will contain everything longed for on Earth.
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When will it happen?
When dead are raised-after Israfil sounds his trumpet.2 angels will question each individual-need to recite Shaddah,lived in submission to God,followed 5 pillars.Die before Dy of Judgement-Azrail-looks after souls.
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What is it's purpose?
Heaven-reward for living a faithful&moral life/suffering persecution because of faith/ fighting, in cause of God. Seperates out those who have committed more good acts than those whose intentions were good.
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What will Hell (Jahannam) be like?
Place of terror and boiling water, fierce fire, thick black smoke. Seperation from God forever.Some believe its temporary and is a state of repenting and forgiveness.
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What will happen?
After judgement-cross narrow bridgeFail as they try to cross and land in terrors of hell.
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What is it's purpose?
Punishment for those who have failed to live faithfully&morally.Thought by some to be a tool to persuade people God's laws and ways.
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What are the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?
Allah=God(tawhid-one).Malaikah=created by God-bring divine message=2 guardian angels.Holy Books=God-revealed Qur'an to Muhammed-Jibril.Risalah=(prophethood)=Adam-1st,Muhammed=last.Isa-Jesus.Akhirah-(afterlife)judge.Al-Qadr(predestination)=God's plan.
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What are the 5 roots of religion (usual al-Din in Shi'a Islam?
Oneness of God-Tawhid-powerful&immortal.Justice is of God-(Adalah)=God is perfect justice.Prophethood-(Nubuwwah)=God appointed prophets.Leadership-(Imamate)=Muhammed was last prophet.12 Imams-Ahi al-Bayt.Ressurection-(Qayamat)=Ressurection-judgment
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What do muslims think about cutup (books)?
Qur'an is the direct&perfect word of God.Accept there are other holy books.Revealed by God to prophets but are lost and corrupted-cannot be trusted like Qur'an.
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What is Sahifah(scrolls of Ibrahim)?
Lost and there are no copies.
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What is Tawrat(Torah)?
Revelation given to Moses-contains laws but muslims feel that it isn't as valuable as original revelation-guidance.
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What is Zabur (Psalms)?
Given to Dawud. Recognise that he is glorified&praised God.Sometimes presented as a modern muslim.
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What is the Injil (Gospel)?
Teaching given to Isa(Jesus).Lat revelation before Muhammed's receiving of the Qur'an.Followers of Jesus-criticised for their extravagance terror of teaching.
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What are the five pillars of Sunni Islam?
Regarded as(Ibadah-acts of worship in obedience to God).Acts must be carried out with niyyah-right intention.To follow them you need taqwa-Gods consciousness, whatever personal feelings may be.Communicate-God.God's instructions.In Britain-hard to do.
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What is the Shahadah?
1st pillar of faith. Statement of faith."There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is the prophet."-Kalimah prayer?
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When is the Shahadah recited?
Throughout day.Announced in adman-call for prayer .Pray 5 times a day,recieted each time.1st words spoken to baby last words spoken to ears of dying.
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Why is the Shahadah important?
States central belief of Muslims as one true God.Shows that muslims reject polytheism&atheism&Christian belief in Trinity.Reciting it is a way of converting to Islam.
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What is Salah?
2nd pillar of Islam.Duty for all muslims to pray five times a day, facing Makkah.Spiritual,physical,mental activity that brings believers closer to God.Sequence of movements-rah'ah-follows a set pattern.
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When is the Salah recited?
After preparation.After declaring intention to deliberately focus on God.After Wudu (washing specific specific parts of body, hands,mouth,nose,face,arms,feet.)Outward signs of inward cleanliness, needed 5 times a day.
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Why is Salah important?
Reminds believes to give thanks for God's blessings.Sign of submission to God's will.Constant reminder of God's presence.Unites all muslims.Brings please to world and cleanses sins.
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What is Zakah?
3rd pillar of faith.2.5% tax on wealth.May be spent on giving money to poor and needy/giving to charity.Duty to share good fortune&not hoard it selfishly.Closely associated with prayer; obligation &a form of worship.
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When is Zakah performed?
Every year as a duty and at any time voluntarily.
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Why is the Zakah important?
God will reward believers for their acts of of giving.It is a sign of cleansing and purity.All humans are khalifs-stewards,obligation to care for others.
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What is Sawm?
4th pillar of faith.Fasting,during month of Ramadan-dedicated to to self-discipline,spiritual reflection.Must refrain from eating, drinking,smoking,sexual activity from dawn to dusk for a month.Involves avoiding evil thoughts&unkind actions.
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What is the Iftar meal (in Sawm)?
Special meal eaten before dawn and dusk.Fast broken by Iftar meal, before a bigger shared meal.Muslims gather at Mosque,extra night prayers from Qur'an.By end of Ramadan,whole Quran has been read.All muslims should attend on 27th day-Night-Power.
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When is Sawm performed?
Month of Ramadan between sunrise and sunset each day.Ill/pregnant are exempt, expected to make it up later.
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Why is Sawm important?
Commanded by God in Qur'an-way of Muslims following example of Prophet Muhammed.celebrates God giving Qur'an to humans.Reminds muslims of God's blessing&helps them to have empathy for poor.Unites Muslim communities.
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What is Hajj?
5th pillar of faith. Pilgrimage to Makkah.Compulsory for all who are well enough&can afford to make journey.Ill/if you can't afford it=are exempt.Ambition of a lifetime.Begins with sate of ihram=purity,dedicting oneself to purity&prayer.
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When is the Hajj performed?
At least once in a lifetime, during month of Dhul Hijjah,12th Islamic month.
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Why is the Hajj important?
Qur'an instructs believers to perform it.Reminds muslims of important events in their faith.Ka'aba was built there.Muhammed was born there&recieved the 1st revelations there.Brings muslims closer to God.It is an opportunity for the community-faith.
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Why do some muslims find it difficult to perform Hajj?
In Britain,they may find it difficult as they would have to take time off work/school-people may not be supportive of why it is done.Will still plan to complete it one day.
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In Hajj, what is Tawaf?
Involves circling Ka'aba seven times.Brings believers closer to Black Stone by Ka'aba which Ibrahim built.
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In hajj,why do muslims walk seven times between the hills of Mawah and Safa?
Done in memory of Hajar and her search for water.
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In Hajj,why do people drink from the Zam Zam well?
Done to remember the spring shown to Hajar by the angel.
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In Hajj,what does Wukuf involve?
Involves standing before God on the plain on the Araf to remember Gods mercy and forgiveness.
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In Hajj,what happens at Muzdalafah?
Collecting pebbles to use in next stage in Hajj.
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In Hajj,what happens at Mina?
Hurling pebbles at stone pillars to show rejection of the devil.
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In Hajj,what happens when muslims are camping at Mina?
They sacrifice an animal.
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What happens when Hajj is completed?
Shaving ( men)to show they are Hajj.
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In Hajj,what happens when they return to Makkah?
Repeat Tawaf to circle the Ka'aba once more.
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What are the ten obligatory acts of Shi'a Islam?
Salat=5/3-prayers.Sawn=fasting-12th-day.Hajj=pilgramage-12th month.Zakah=2.5%charity.Khums=205wealthtax-scholars&leaders.Jihad=struggle.Amr-bil Maroof=encourage good.Nahil Anril Munkar=forbid evil.Tawalia=love for god,Ah-al-bayt.Tabarra=remove-impure
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What does Jihad mean?
Means to strive.
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What is greater jihad?
Personal struggle for right.Shows desire&commitment=perfect Muslim life.Follow 5 pillars.Controlling personal desires.Encouraging what is right.Respecting beliefs of others.
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What is lesser jihad?
Use of force-self-defence(holy war).originates from Muhammed's decision to authorise taking up conflict to prevent the wiping out of muslims.Supported in Qur'an"Fight in the way of God those who fight against you ."Muslims shouldn't attack-1st.
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What happens in the festival Eid-Al-Adha?
Most important.Marks end of Hajj.Allows Muslims to share faith,Share faith&commemorates Ibrahim.Gifts are brought, new clothes,arangments are made for sacrifice of an animal..Meat shared with poor.
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What happens in the festival Eid-Al-Fitr?
3 days of celebrating end of Ramadan.Reward for completing this&a time to give thanks to God.Public holiday-somecountries.Houses decorated,lights,new clothes, prayers.Families&friends visit&gifts are given of money to children&charity given to poor.
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What happens in the festival of Ashura?
Celebration of and fasting on 10th day of 10th month..Remembrance for Shi'a muslims of death of Husayn.,battle of Karbala.reminds Sunni muslims of fasting of Musa after God opened Red Sea.Day of sorrow, mourning,self-mutilation.
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What happens in the festival of the night of power (layalt-ul-Qadr)?
27th day of Ramadan.Marks date when Qur'an was handed to Muhammed.Many muslims spend whole night reciting Qur'an,diving law sent by God-guides humans on right ways to live.One of holiest days.
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