Forms of Expression and Ways of Life

Question 1

4.1

Modesty is the best way to express Muslim identity

Answer 1

Agree
* Qur’an encourages to do so
* express identity and commitment to Islam
* encourages modest behaviour

Disagree
* Islamic practices are the best way to express Muslim identity
* Following the laws of halal and haram are a better way
* Islamic ceremonies, such as at birth, are the best way to mark Muslim identity

Question 2

4.1

It is not difficult to follow the laws of halal and haram today

Answer 2

Agree
* set out by Allah for the good of his people
* many alternatives in food shops
* Laws regarding dress ensure that Muslims are clothed modestly and do not bring dishonour to Allah providing a strong community identity

Disagree
* Living the law of halal and haram is designed to be a struggle as part of a person’s greater Jihad
* travelling long distances to find halal food
* without riba its difficult to afford

Question 3

4.1

Importance of Halal & Haram

Answer 3

• commanded by Allah in Quran
• following the example of SAW
• identifies one as muslim

Question 4

4.2

The mosque is only important to Muslims as a place of prayer

Answer 4

Agree
* the main purpose of a mosque is to pray
* muslims come together in congregation
* fulfills the second pillar

Disagree
* place of celebration
* place of gathering for the community
* place of education

Question 5

All forms of decoration in the mosque help Muslims to worship Allah.

Answer 5

Agree
* calligraphy helps to memorise Quran
* colours remind of allahs greatness
* symetrical designs shows allahs plan

Disagree
* early mosques were plain
* you can pray anywhere
* take away from islamic beliefs

Question 6

SoWA for Sufi Worship

Answer 6

I created Jinn and mankind so that
they should worship Me

Question 7

4.6

Explain teachings of the teacher
al-Ghazali

Answer 7

• Islamic practices are the basis of mystical life
• Sufism was compatible with being a sunni
• Muslims should overcome their vices

Question 8

4,7

Explain different understandings of the use of music within Islam

Answer 8

• ‘musical instruments of Satan near the Prophet’ - distraction
• Muhammad allowed it in his presence at a celebration
• Muhammad cursed those who used musical instrument