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Key facts
Akhirah: Beliefs About the Afterlife
Akhirah means the afterlife in Islam.
Angels in Islam
Angels in Islam are Allah's messengers, carrying out his will.
Other Prophets: Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa
Islam recognises many prophets, with 25 named in the Qur'an.
Tawhid: The Oneness of Allah
Muslims describe Allah as all-powerful (al-Qadir) and all-merciful (ar-Rahman).
The Prophet Muhammad: Life and Significance
Muhammad was born around 570 CE.
The Qur'an: Origins and Authority
The Qur'an is organised into 114 surahs (chapters).
The Six Articles of Faith
Al-Qadr is the belief that Allah knows and decrees everything that happens.
Akhirah: Beliefs About the Afterlife
Belief in life after death is part of Akhirah.
Angels in Islam
Muslims teach angels do not have free will: they always obey Allah.
Other Prophets: Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa
Adam is the first human and first prophet in Islam.
Practice questions with answers
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How are people judged on Yawm al-Din?
- ✓By their deeds on earth
- •By their height only
- •By their nationality
- •By their wealth alone
What does Israfil do?
- •Brings the revelation to prophets
- •Records all of one's good deeds
- •Takes away the soul at death
- ✓Will blow the trumpet on Judgement Day
Who is Adam in Islam?
- •A king who once ruled Makkah
- •A prophet sent specifically to the Arab people
- •The first angel to serve God
- ✓The first human and prophet
What is shirk?
- •Eating only halal food
- •Giving money to charity
- •Praying five times daily
- ✓Worshipping anything besides Allah
Who is the Prophet Muhammad?
- •A king chosen to rule Arabia
- •An angel who revealed scripture
- ✓Final messenger of Allah
- •First prophet sent to humanity
What is the Qur'an?
- ✓Muslim holy book
- •Muslim legal code
- •Muslim pilgrimage guide
- •Muslim prayer ritual
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