Muslim Beliefs & Teachings: Allah & the Prophets (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Flashcards
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What does the word Allah mean?
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What does the word Allah mean?
Allah is the Arabic word for God.
True or False?
Muslims may draw pictures of Allah to help them worship.
False.
Allah is not a physical being, so it is not possible to visualise him, and Islam forbids any attempt to draw him.
Define Tawhid.
Tawhid means the Oneness of Allah: Allah is unique and without any equal.
Muslims believe that to associate Allah with any partners, including "false gods", is a ___.
Muslims believe that to associate Allah with any partners, including "false gods", is a sin.
Define immanence.
Immanence means that Allah is close to the world and involved with it.
"We are closer to him than his _______________" (Qur’an Surah 50:16).
"We are closer to him than his jugular vein" (Qur’an Surah 50:16).
Define transcendence.
Transcendence means that Allah is above and beyond his creation and beyond human understanding.
Which characteristic of Allah means he is all-powerful?
Omnipotence means that Allah is all-powerful: he is more powerful than anything else in existence.
Define beneficence.
Beneficence means kindness: Allah is caring, loves his creation, and his kindness and generosity know no limits.
What do Muslims mean by Allah’s mercy?
Allah’s mercy means that he forgives people for the wrongs they do, rather than punishing them, because he is beneficent.
What do Shi’a Muslims call Allah’s fairness and justice?
Shi’a Muslims call it Adalat (divine justice), one of the Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din.
How does Allah’s justice affect the way Muslims treat others?
Muslims should act fairly towards others too: "If you judge between people, do so with justice" (Qur’an Surah 4:58).
True or False?
Muslims believe that Allah’s characteristics make no difference to how they live.
False.
Knowing Allah’s characteristics helps Muslims follow the way he wants them to live and reflect his qualities. For example, Allah’s beneficence should make Muslims caring and loving.
How does understanding Allah’s characteristics help Muslims in worship?
It helps Muslims worship Allah more fully, come closer to him through that worship and form a better relationship with him.
Define Risalah.
Risalah (also called Nubuwwah) is the Islamic word for prophethood, belief in the messengers of Allah.
Why has Allah chosen prophets?
Allah has chosen prophets to communicate his teachings and teach humanity the right way to live.
True or False?
Islam teaches that there have been only 25 prophets.
False.
Islam teaches that there have been as many as 124,000 prophets; the Qur’an names 25 of them.
Define rasul.
A rasul is a prophet whose message survives in written form.
How does prophethood fit into Sunni and Shi’a belief?
Prophethood is one of the Six Beliefs of Islam for Sunni Muslims and one of the Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din for Shi’a Muslims.
Why do Muslims often name their children after prophets?
Muslims name their children after prophets because the prophets are role models whose example they want their children to follow.
How does prophethood link Muslims to other world faiths?
Prophethood reminds Muslims of the common bonds they share with other faiths, especially Judaism and Christianity.
Muslims believe that Adam was the first prophet and the first ______.
Muslims believe that Adam was the first prophet and the first human.
What does Adam’s role as Allah’s khalifah teach Muslims?
Adam’s task was to look after the world Allah had created, which teaches Muslims today that they should look after the world.
What does Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isma’il teach Muslims?
It teaches Muslims that they should submit to Allah in their own lives.
Define Al-Furqan.
Al-Furqan is the ability to tell right from wrong, which Allah gave to the prophet Musa.
What does the example of Musa’s life teach Muslims?
Musa’s life shows Muslims that Allah rewards those who persevere in the face of difficulties and suffering.
What is the prophet Dawud famous for?
Dawud is famous for his wisdom, prayers and fasting, and Muslims still regularly recite many of his prayers.
True or False?
Muslims believe that Isa (Jesus) is divine.
False.
Muslims do not see Isa as divine in the way Christians do, but they recognise him as one of the most honoured prophets of Allah. Allah revealed the Injil (gospels) to him.
Muslims call Muhammad the "____ of the Prophets" (Qur’an Surah 33:40), which means he was the final prophet.
Muslims call Muhammad the "Seal of the Prophets" (Qur’an Surah 33:40), which means he was the final prophet.
What makes Muhammad’s message different from that of earlier prophets?
Muslims believe Muhammad was the only prophet given a universal message from Allah to last for all time.
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