Muslim Beliefs & Teachings: Holy Books & Angels (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A: Islam): Flashcards
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Define kutub.
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Define kutub.
Kutub (or kutubullah) are the "revealed" holy books that record messages Allah gave to the prophets.
What does the word Qur’an mean?
The word Qur’an means recitation.
The Qur’an is divided into 114 _______ (chapters), and each chapter is made up of ayats (verses).
The Qur’an is divided into 114 surahs (chapters), and each chapter is made up of ayats (verses).
True or False?
Muslims believe the Qur’an is one of several equally reliable holy books.
False.
Muslims believe the earlier revealed books became unreliable, so God’s truth in the Qur’an takes priority over them.
Why do Muslims believe the Qur’an is meant for all people?
Muslims believe the Qur’an is for all times, all people and all places because Muhammad (pbuh) was a universal messenger.
How do Muslims show respect for the Qur’an?
Many Muslims wash their hands before touching it, keep it wrapped and place it on a higher shelf than any other book.
Define Tawrat.
The Tawrat is the holy book Allah revealed to Musa, which Jews call the Torah.
What does the word Tawrat mean?
Tawrat means "instruction", and the book contains many instructions, including the Ten Commandments.
True or False?
Muslims believe the teachings of the Tawrat apply to everyone for all time.
False.
Muslims believe the Tawrat was meant for Jewish people and its teachings were valid for a limited time.
Muslims believe Allah revealed the Zabur (Psalms) to the prophet ______ (David).
Muslims believe Allah revealed the Zabur (Psalms) to the prophet Dawud (David).
What are the Psalms?
The Psalms are songs of praise and prayer, and there are around 150 of them.
How does the Injil differ from the four gospels of the New Testament?
The Injil is the revealed truths Allah gave to Isa, while Isa’s followers wrote the four gospels to record his life and teaching.
True or False?
Muslims believe the Injil has survived exactly as Allah revealed it.
False.
Muslims believe the original Injil has changed and parts have disappeared, but what survives contains valuable teachings on forgiveness and love.
What do Muslims believe the Injil reveals?
Muslims believe the Injil reveals the coming of the prophet Muhammad.
Define Sahifah.
The Sahifah are the scrolls of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Musa (Moses), some of the earliest holy texts.
How have parts of the Sahifah survived?
Parts of the Sahifah survive because the Qur’an quotes them; the rest of the scrolls have disappeared over time.
Ibrahim and Musa’s teaching, quoted in Surah 53, is "that no soul shall bear the _______ of another".
Ibrahim and Musa’s teaching, quoted in Surah 53, is "that no soul shall bear the burden of another".
Define malaikah.
Malaikah is the Arabic word for angels, beings that Allah created to perform various tasks.
What do Muslims think angels are made of?
Muslims think angels are made of light.
True or False?
Angels can choose to disobey Allah.
False.
Angels do not have free will and can only obey Allah’s will, so they cannot sin.
Angels cannot be seen, but when needed they can take on a physical ______ and appear to humans.
Angels cannot be seen, but when needed they can take on a physical shape and appear to humans.
What is the role of Jibril?
Jibril (Gabriel) is the angel of revelation, the communicator between Allah and the prophets.
Jibril first appeared to Muhammad in the cave of ____ and revealed the whole Qur’an to him over 23 years.
Jibril first appeared to Muhammad in the cave of Hira and revealed the whole Qur’an to him over 23 years.
What did Jibril reveal to Maryam?
Jibril revealed to Maryam (Mary) that she was pregnant with Isa (Jesus).
Define kiraman katibin.
The kiraman katibin (noble scribes) are angels who record each person’s good and bad deeds for the Day of Judgement.
What is the role of Izra’il?
Izra’il, the Angel of Death, takes souls to Allah when people die.
What does Izra’il teach Muslims today?
Izra’il teaches Muslims to live by Allah’s will, in the expectation that Allah will judge them on the Day of Judgement.
True or False?
All Muslims agree that angels literally have wings.
False.
Angels are mysterious figures, so Muslims hold differing beliefs; some see their wings as a metaphor for power.
Define Mika’il.
Mika’il (Michael) is the Angel of Mercy or Sustenance.
How does Mika’il sustain life on earth?
Mika’il oversees and maintains life on earth, for example by bringing the rain for the plants.
True or False?
Some Muslims believe Mika’il provides spiritual sustenance as well as physical food.
True.
As the angel of sustenance, Mika’il provides spiritual sustenance for the soul as well as physical food, according to some Muslims.
How do angels help Muslims understand Allah?
Angels are Allah’s creation and Allah revealed truths to humanity through them, so they help Muslims understand him better.
The angel on the right shoulder notes good deeds and the angel on the ____ shoulder notes bad deeds.
The angel on the right shoulder notes good deeds and the angel on the left shoulder notes bad deeds.
Why must Muslims respect angels?
Muslims must respect angels because Allah has given them important roles.
Why is belief in angels essential for Sunni Muslims?
Belief in angels is one of the Six Beliefs of Islam for Sunni Muslims, so it is essential for them.
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