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Question 1

Give two Muslim beliefs about angels

Answer 1

they are sinless
they obey Allah

Question 2

two ways in which the revelation of the Qur’an influences Muslims
today

Answer 2

-The Qur’an is the direct word of Allah this influences them to obey it.
-The Qur’an is a divine revelation and so is God talking to humans which influences them to live a good life
.

Question 4

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the Day of Judgement.

Answer 4

-On this day people will receive their book of deeds from the angels / those receiving this in the right hand will be granted paradise / those receiving it in their left will be sent to hell
-God will forgive who he wills on this day / as long as they have not committed major sins like
shirk

Question 5

belifs about eid ul adha

Answer 5

-Muslims will rise early and bathe
Some Muslims may sacrifice an animal to remember the sacrifice of Ibrahim

Question 6

Explain two reasons why Muslims give Zakah

Answer 6

It is mentioned in the Qur’an Ten Obligatory Acts an
obligation that must be completed each year for those that have savings
It is a way to practice greater jihad / earn reward / get to paradise,

Question 7

Give two beliefs about the Imamate in Shi’a Islam

Answer 7

Imams followed the family line
they can interpret the Qur’an

Question 8

Explain two ways in which the belief in God’s mercy influences Muslims today

Answer 8

-It gives Muslims hope / they will not despair when they commit sins or when things go wrong /
‘the man who killed 99 and was forgiven for his repentance and good intentions’
-Allah will forgive Muslims after death / Muslims will therefore trust in his mercy