Aqeedah Basics
The Arabic root word for "Aqeedah," meaning "to tie" or "to bind firmly."
What is 'Aqada or عقد
The opposite of Tawhid, which means associating partners with Allah.
What is Shirk?
The article of faith that emphasizes accountability for deeds in the Hereafter.
What is Belief in the Day of Judgment?
The famous statement of the Prophet ﷺ, "Indeed actions are judged by ..."
What is Intention?
This name of Allah refers to Him being aware of all that is hidden and open.
What is Al-Alim (The All-Knowing)?
The number of core articles of faith in Islamic Aqeedah.
This belief asserts that Allah is the creator of all things, and nothing exists without His will.
What is Tawhid ar-Rububiyyah (Oneness of Lordship)?
The belief that everything happens by Allah’s will but humans have free will within that framework.
What is belief in the Qadr/Divine Decree/Predestination?
A heart’s reliance on Allah during difficult times reflects this principle of faith.
What is Tawakkul (trust in Allah)?
Faith in Allah requires believing in His descriptions in the Quran and this other source.
What is the Sunnah?
This foundational belief teaches that Allah is the sole creator, sustainer, and ruler of everything.
What is Tawheed?
This Surah of the Qur’an affirms Allah’s Oneness and is often called the essence of Tawhid.
What is Surah Ikhlas
The audience of the three books revealed by Allah SWT before the Quran.
What is Bani Israel/Jews/The Children of Israel?
An action of the heart that includes gratitude and acknowledging Allah’s blessings.
What is thankfulness (shukr)?
This refers to Allah’s unique qualities, like His knowledge and power.
What is Attributes of Allah?
This aspect of Aqeedah focuses on instilling consciousness of Allah in the heart.
What is Taqwa?
The difference between Asma and Sifaat of Allah
What is One is a name and one is an attribute; There are only 99 names and way more attributes. ANSWERS CAN VARY
Name two of the authors of the current Gospel.
What is Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
When the heart is purely focused on pleasing Allah without seeking the approval of others, it is in this state.
What is Ikhlas?
This name of Allah reflects His all-encompassing mercy that extends to all creation.
The moderate approach and stance we take when it comes to Aqeedah matters.
What is Ahl-al-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah?
The three categories of Tawheed
What is Asmaa wa Sifaat, Ar-Rububiyyah, and Uluhiyyah
The Torah/Tawrah focused on this when it was revealed to Musa AS.
What is Laws and commandments?
A feeling of fear and awe, combined with love and respect, that prevents a believer from sinning.
What is taqwa (god-consciousness)
When studying the Names and Attributes of Allah, we must leave off these two things
What is distorting the names of Allah and likening to the creation