The Shahadah (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What the Shahadah represents
What the Shahadah represents
Declaration of faith in Islam
Two core beliefs in the Shahadah
Two core beliefs in the Shahadah
Oneness of Allah & prophethood of Muhammad
Shahadah position in Sunni Islam
Shahadah position in Sunni Islam
First of the Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah position in Shi'a Islam
Shahadah position in Shi'a Islam
Not a separate pillar; part of Four Obligatory Acts
Traditional Shahadah wording
Traditional Shahadah wording
No God but Allah & Muhammad is His Messenger
Shi'a addition to Shahadah
Shi'a addition to Shahadah
Ali is the protector of Allah
Scriptural basis of Shahadah
Scriptural basis of Shahadah
The Qur'an
Public Shahadah declaration purpose
Public Shahadah declaration purpose
Shows communal aspect of faith & commitment to Islam
Shahadah use for newborns
Shahadah use for newborns
Whispered in their ears as first intro to Islamic faith
Shahadah use before death
Shahadah use before death
Final affirmation of beliefs
Meaning of dhikr
Meaning of dhikr
Remembrance
Contemporary Shahadah significance
Contemporary Shahadah significance
Primary means of conversion to Islam & reaffirming faith
Shahadah as unifying factor
Shahadah as unifying factor
Connects Muslims worldwide across traditions & cultures
Shi'a connection of Shahadah
Shi'a connection of Shahadah
Usul ad-Din (roots of religion)