Understanding Predestination in Islam

Hey there! Haylie, Poppy, and Melissa are curious: What exactly is the Islamic belief of Al-Qadr?

• The belief that Allah has predetermined everything that will happen in the universe.

• The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

• The belief in an afterlife.

• The belief in the prophethood of Muhammad.

Poppy, Melissa, and Petra are preparing for a cultural quiz. They stumbled upon a phrase and are curious to know what 'Insha'Allah' means in Islam. Can you help them figure out which phrase means 'if Allah wills'?

• Day of Judgement

• Shi'a

• Al-Qadr

• Insha'Allah

Alright, history buffs! Nat, Melissa, and Alex are debating in history class. They want to know: Who do Sunni Muslims believe were the rightful leaders after Prophet Muhammad?

• Descendants of Jesus

• Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali

• The twelve imams

• The priests

Imagine Immy, Alex, and Josie are discussing a deep topic in their religious studies class. They're curious about Shi'a Muslim beliefs. What do Shi'a Muslims believe about free will?

• Free will is an illusion.

• Humans have free will to make their own choices.

• Humans cannot change their destiny.

• Allah controls all actions of humans.

Imagine Marcy, Poppy, and Melissa are discussing a deep topic in their philosophy class. They're curious about the role of Allah in human destiny according to Sunni beliefs. What do you think their teacher explained?

• Allah observes but does not interfere.

• Allah has made it impossible for humans to choose freely.

• Allah advises but does not command.

• Humans are completely free to choose their path.

Hey Poppy, Immy, and Petra! Let's dive into a thought-provoking topic: What does the Qur'an say about changing the conditions of a people?

• Only prophets have the power to change conditions.

• Conditions are static and never change.

• Conditions are set in stone without any human influence.

• God does not change the conditions of a people unless they change what is in themselves.

Imagine you're in a history class with Melissa, Josie, and Nat, discussing religious leadership. How do Shi'a Muslims view the leadership of an imam?

• As a temporary position assigned by community leaders.

• As a democratic position elected by people.

• As a hereditary position passed through a divine line.

• As a symbolic position with no real power.

Hey there! Poppy, Josie, and Melissa are discussing an intriguing topic in their history class. Can you help them understand the main difference in leadership beliefs between Sunni and Shi'a Islam?

• Sunni believe in a hereditary leadership, while Shi'a believe in an elected leadership.

• Sunni believe in a spiritual leadership only, while Shi'a believe in both spiritual and political leadership.

• Sunni do not have a set hierarchy and leadership is not a birthright, unlike in Shi'a Islam.

• Sunni reject all forms of leadership, while Shi'a accept prophetic leadership.

Imagine you're in a lively debate with Poppy, Petra, and Nat about the Day of Judgement in Islam. You're discussing its significance in relation to free will. What's your take?

• It suggests that humans are judged based on actions they freely chose.

• It confirms that all actions are predestined by Allah.

• It is only symbolic and has no real implications on free will.

• It indicates that no human actions are judged since everything is predetermined.

Hey there! Nat, Marcy, and Josie are curious: What does the term 'nass' refer to in Shi'a Islam?

• The daily prayers required by Muslims.

• The doctrine that each imam is chosen by the previous imam.

• The pilgrimage to Mecca.

• The voluntary charity given by Muslims.