WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the basic beliefs of Islam called?
A
Four Noble Truths
B
Five Pillars
C
Eightfold path
D
Three Wise Sayings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam. Prayer (salat). Alms (zakat). Fasting (sawm). Pilgrimage (hajj).

Detailed explanation-2: -Usul ad-Din, the five roots of religion, can also be referred to as the ‘foundation of faith’. They are: Oneness of God (Tawid) Justice of God (Adl or Adalah) Prophethood (Nubuwwah) Leadership (Imamat) Resurrection (Qayamat).

Detailed explanation-3: -Belief in Allah as the one and only God. Belief in angels. Belief in the holy books. Belief in the Prophets e.g. Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Isa (Jesus). Belief in the Day of Judgement Belief in Predestination 19-Jul-2011

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