4 mark questions Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims might give zakah. Explain two contrasting understandings of the festival of Ashura. Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims today might celebrate Id-ul-Fitr. Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims may perform Salah. Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Ashura. Explain two contrasting… Read More Islam: practices – ADDITIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS
4 mark questions Explain two ways in which the belief that the Qur’an is the final revelation of God influences Muslims today. Explain two ways in which beliefs about predestination influence Muslims today. Explain two ways in which the belief that God is just influences Muslims today. Explain two ways in which a belief in… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings – ADDITIONAL EXAM QUESTIONS
What does the word ‘islam’ mean? What does the word ‘ummah’ mean? Which two beliefs are stated in the Shahadah? Which of the 5 pillars emphasises the idea of tawhid? When may a Muslim hear the Shahadah? What phrase do Shia Muslims add to the Shahadah? What is the name of the washing process that… Read More Islam: practices – revision questions
A 1. Which one of the following is the religious tax paid by Shi’a Muslims? (1) Khums Zakah Sawm Mosque 2. Give two ways in which Shi’a Muslims celebrate the festival of Ashura. (2) 3. Explain two contrasting understandings… Read More Islam: practices – PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
A 1.Which one of the following is the religious tax paid by Shi’a Muslims? (1) Khums Zakah Sawm Mosque 2. Give two ways in which Shi’a Muslims celebrate the festival of Ashura. (2) 3. Explain two contrasting understandings of Jihad. (4) 4. Explain… Read More Islam: practices – PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
Islamic Festivals Eid ul-Fitr ‘Verily it is only a festival for he whose fast Allah has accepted and whose prayers he has acknowledged’ (Imam Ali) Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan to mark the end of fasting. It is a special occasion and Muslims in Britain are given the day off… Read More Islam: practices – FESTIVALS
Ten Obligatory Acts of Shia Islam For the exam you need to be able to explain key differences between the Sunni majority and Shia minority. One major distinction is that Shia Muslims must follow Ten Obligatory Acts. The first four are the same as the Five Pillars of Islam and Jihad applies to all… Read More Islam: practices – 10 OBLIGATORY ACTS
The Hajj – Pilgrimage to Mecca As one of the Five Pillars of Islam it is a compulsory act of faith. All Muslims who can afford it and are healthy are expected to go at least once in their lifetime. You need to know the steps of the Hajj and why they are significant… Read More Islam: practices – Five Pillars ~ HAJJ
Zakah – Almsgiving to the poor as a way of purifying wealth. 2.5% of spare income. ‘And those who hoard gold and silver and spend it not in the way of Allah – give them tidings of a painful punishment. ‘(Qur’an 9) Muslims are expected to be kind and compassionate towards others. Muslims… Read More Islam: practices – Five Pillars ~ ZAKAH
Sawm – Fasting during Ramadan ‘Oh believers! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was for those before you so that you may learn self restraint’ (Qur’an 2) ‘Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was sent down as a guide to humanity. Everyone who is present during that month should spend it… Read More Islam: practices – Five Pillars ~ SAWM
Salah – Prayer in Islam ‘Salah is a prescribed duty that has to be performed at the given time by the Qur’an’ (Qur’an 4) ‘The place of prayer in religion is like the place of the head in the body’ (Muhammad – Hadith) ‘Between faith and unbelief is abandoning the prayer’ (Muhammad – Hadith)… Read More Islam: practices – Five Pillars ~ SALAH
At the heart of Islam are the Five Pillars. You need to know these and be able to explain how they influence the life of a Muslim. Shahadah – The statement of faith “There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger” (Sunni Muslims) “There is no God but Allah and Muhammad… Read More Islam: practices – Five Pillars ~ SHAHADAH
A 1. Which one of the following best describes the meaning of Tawhid? (1) Prophethood Justice Life after death Oneness of God 2. Give two of the Holy books, other than the Qur’an. (2) 3. Explain two ways in which a belief in… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings – PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
What is the Arabic word for the oneness of God? What does sura 112 of the Qur’an tell us about the nature of God? What is shirk and why is it such a serious sin for Muslims? What is the Shahadah? What are the two key beliefs stated in the Shahadah? Briefly outline the events… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings – REVISION QUESTIONS
Akhirah –Belief in life after death For a Muslim there is life after death. Life can be divided into two. A short earthly life which is viewed as a test to see whether a person is worthy of Paradise or deserves to be punished in Hell. When a person dies, their soul is taken by… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings 6 – LIFE AFTER DEATH
Angels – Malaika A belief in angels is one of the Six Articles of Faith in Sunni Islam. The Qur’an states that humans are made of clay and angels are made of light. They are often referred to as ‘Messengers with wings’ although they can take human form to communicate messages to mankind. They have… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings 5 – ANGELS
Risalah – Guidance to mankind through angels, prophets and holy books Prophethood Adam Adam was the first prophet appointed by Allah, ‘Indeed I am going to set a vicegerent (earthly representative of Allah) on Earth’ (Qur’an 2) Adam was created from clay and given a soul by Allah. Everything was created for… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings 3 – PROPHETHOOD
The Nature of Allah – What do Muslims believe Allah is like? 1. Tawhid – The Oneness of Allah Islam is a monotheistic faith meaning Muslims believe in ONE god. This idea is important as Islam developed during a time when polytheism and idol worship was common. To establish Islam Muhammad cleared the Kaba in… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings 2 – THE NATURE OF GOD
Within Islam there are two main branches or sects. Sunni Muslims make up the majority of Muslims globally with the Shia group being the minority. In the exam you need to show you understand how this separation came about and comment on any major differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Sunni & Shia Split After… Read More Islam: beliefs and teachings 1 – SUNNI AND SHIA
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