Muslim Beliefs Quiz

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1. What is Tawhid? back The Muslim belief in the Oneness of Allah. Meaning Muslims only accept one God back

2. What are the five roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam? Tawhid – Oneness of Allah Adl – Divine Justice Nubuwwah – Prophethood Imamah – Successors to Muhammad Mi’ad – Day of Judgement back

3. State two reasons of the importance of the Six Beliefs? To unite all Muslims. Help Sunni Muslims understand their religion better. To support Sunni Muslims in how they should live their lives. To support what beliefs they should have. back

4. What is the difference between Immanence and Transcendence? Immanence – The idea that Allah is close and involved within the world. Transcendence – The idea that Allah is above and beyond human understanding. back

5. Name three of the Risalah? Muhammad Adam Ibrahim Isma’il Musa Dawud Isa back

6. What are the Kutub? The five Holy Books Qur’an Tawrat (Torah) Sahifah (Scrolls) Injil (Gospel) Zabur (Psalms) back

7. Name the three Malaikah and what they do. Jibril – Main messenger for Allah who delivered the message of the Qur’an to Muhammad. Izra’il – Angel of Death who will signal the start of the Day of Judgement. Mika’il – Angel of Mercy who rewards those who have lived good lives. back

8. State three implications of al-Qadr. Muslims want to live their lives according to the belief of al-Qadr so they can gain rewards in the afterlife. Muslims are constantly aware of their thoughts, beliefs and actions so they behave how Allah wants them to. They will try to help others as the Qur’an teaches them. back

9. How does life after death affect Muslims? Makes them more aware that Allah is watching them. Makes them realise the importance of asking for forgiveness. Every action they perform is worshipping Allah To live life as good Muslims back

10. Describe al-Jannah and Jahannam Al-Jannah – It is a place where Muslims that have lived a good life go in the afterlife. It is referred to as Paradise. Jahannam – A place where unbelievers are punished and face dreadful torments such as fires of hell. back

11. State four of Allah’s characteristics. Tawhid Immanence Transcendence Omnipotence Beneficence Mercy Fairness and Justice Adalat back

12. State a difference and a similarity between Christianity and Islam regarding life after death? Similar – Life is a test Places of eternal reward and eternal punishments Resurrection Differences – Purgatory is not the same as barzakh In Christianity angels do not record deeds of people back