Islam- Beliefs

Question 1

Explain two ways in which beliefs about Allah being Just (Adalat) might influence Muslims today. (4)

Answer 1

Influences them promote just, as God is just, and reward good and punish bad. ​
Quran teaches God is just, if wanted to be treated justly, should be just towards others

Question 2

Explain two ways in which beliefs about Allah being omnipotent might influence Muslims today. (4)

Answer 2

Treat world as god’s creation, as he created world. ​

To not be scared of day of judgement, as god has already created a plan,=powerful.

Question 3

Explain two ways in which beliefs about Allah being immanent might influence Muslims today. (4)

Answer 3

Allah is present anywhere influences them to be good, as god Is seeing.​
Allah can be contacted, so be present for religious services, as he can hear them​

Question 4

Explain two ways in which beliefs about Allah being transcendent might influence Muslims today. (4)

Answer 4

trust allah, beyond everything, knows everything.

Worship Allah, as he is greater than anything

Question 5

Explain two ways in which a belief in angels will influence Muslims today. (4)​

Answer 5

Do good, as angels are writing every sin you commit.​
Not to be afraid. Angels protect Muslims. ​

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Question 6

Explain two ways in which belief in prophethood influences Muslims today. (4)​

Answer 6

Follow Prophets, as they are appointed by God, and convey messages sent by God.​
Obey God, as Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God commanded him, so should listen to God

Question 7

Explain two ways in which the Qur’an influences Muslims (4)​

Answer 7

Guides to be good Muslim, as shows what is it right and wrong​
understand it, muslims are expected to read and understand it.

Question 8

Explain two ways in which a belief in Imanate will influence Muslims today. (4)​

Answer 8

Guides them. Influenced, as believe they are Imans, guided by them.​
Trustworthy. Iman’s were trustworthy, so should act like them.​

Question 9

Explain two ways in which a belief in holy books will influence Muslims today. (4)​

Answer 9

Guides them. Influenced, as believe they are Imans, guided by them.​
Trustworthy. Iman’s were trustworthy, so should act like them.​

Question 10

Explain two Muslim teachings about the immanence of Allah. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teachings in your answer. (5)​

Answer 10

Allah is present in universe. “We are close to him”, this means God is close to humans, and knows whatever you think or do. ​
Allah is close to us. This means wants to create relationship, for example, let Muslims to get him know through Quran.​​

Question 11

Explain two Muslim beliefs about Quran. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer. (5)​

Answer 11

Follow God commands, “they exalt him night and day”, welcome humans into practice. ​
Record people goods or bad deeds. Protects from evil. ​​

Question 12

Explain two Muslim teachings about the imamate in Shi’a Islam. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer. (5)​

Answer 12

1st one was Ali. Given all knowledge, to ensure teachings.​

Iman means “religious leader”, have all knowledge, cannot make mistakes

Question 13

Explain two reasons why Muhammad is considered to be the most important prophet in Islam. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teachings in your answer. (5)

Answer 13

Revealed Quran, guidance to Muslims, word of God. Means that most important, as revealed an important guidance to Muslims​
Messenger of Allah. “There is only one god and his messenger”, influenced to follow his example, Sunnah, hadiths, are important.

Question 14

Explain two Muslim teachings about holy books. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 14

Important, for example Quran, as it is Word of God. “This is a truly a glorious Quran written on a preserved tablet”, means word of God, not changed, IMPORTANT, follow=guidance.​
Torah given to Moses. It has been changed, but mentioned as guidance and light, revealed by Allah, but know considered direct word of Allah.

Question 15

Explain two Muslim teachings about the god being omnipotent. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teachings in your answer. (5)​

Answer 15

Created the world. “Who created heavens and earths in 6 days” means that he is powerful, as created something that NO ONE can do.​
God knows everything, and your acts. worship him, as he will be deciding if u go hell or heaven.

Question 16

Explain two Muslim teachings about the god being just. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teachings in your answer. (5)​

Answer 16

Will judge us. “is not Allah the most just of judges” metaphorically says Muslims to believe God will be the MOST JUST. ​
To be just, as God is just, influences them to be just. Means if you want God to be just for you, you should also be just.

Question 17

Explain two Muslim teachings about the god being merciful. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teachings in your answer. (5)​

Answer 17

Merciful, sent the Quran as guidance. “We did not reveal the Quran to cause you distress, it is only a reminder for him who fears Allah” god gave Quran, to give people reminders, shows he is merciful. ​
Sent prophets. Means, he sent prophets to tell us what is wrong and good, trying to save us from hell, merciful

Question 18

Muhammad is most important for​

Answer 18

The Prophet guides Muslims. He was last prophet “seal of the prophets”, gave message of Islam, ensured it was not changed after. Perfect example of man who served Allah, for Muslims to guide them. ​
Taught sunnah and taught what is right and what’s wrong. “there is a good example for you in the messenger of god” Muhammad (PBUH) is a role model, he is an example set to world. ​

Question 19

Adam is most important

Answer 19

Adam was taught everything. He was known as the “caretaker”. He did wrong, “Did I not forbid you from that tree” where they did wrong, but Adam repented, and was shown mercy, this is a message for Muslims, so he is important, as he shows mercy is possible ​
Adam is the father of all human beings, Allah created him from clay, and breathed him into life, 1st human, Allah created him first, unique role, importance. ​

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Question 20

Ibrahim is most important

Answer 20

Ibrahim preached, message, that there is only 1 god. Allah also saved Ibrahim when they tried to burn him, and then people followed him. If he was getting burnt, and saved, how is it possible for him not to be burnt, it was a miracle, so god has shown him as the truth, and more people started following. ​
Ibrahim is more important, as he fulfilled all commands and tests given to him by God, so is promised to be father of all nations. “God took Abraham as a friend”, means that he is presented as a role model. ​

Question 21

The Qur’an is not more important than other Muslim holy books. (12+3)​ for

Answer 21

torah is more important. given to Moses,. by Allah. talked in the Quran about “guidance and light”, shows that other books are important, but have been changed, however these are preserved by Allah. ​
Quran refers to all 4 holy books, torah, suhuf, psalms, and gospel. Muhammad learned and taught from them, so they are equally importance. connected to well respected prophets, so have authority. ​

Question 22

The Qur’an is not more important than other Muslim holy books. (12+3)​ against

Answer 22

The Quran is the word of god. the most reliable source has not been changed, teaching is authentic, beyond doubt. prophets teaching sunnah are contained in hadith, some are unreliable. teachings of the Quran is more important, as reliable. ​
Quran mentions “this is the book which contains no doubt”, it is a guide for the god fearing”, supports idea Quran=most important source, more important than Muhammad. ​

Question 23

The best way for Muslims to learn about their faith is by learning the Qur’an. (12+3)​ for

Answer 23

No, following sunnah and learning what is right and what’s wrong. “there is a good example for you in the messenger of god” Muhammad (PBUH) is a role model, he is an example set to world, following him is a better way to learn faith. ​
being taught Islam can strength faith. not everyone knows Arabic, so cannot understand Quran, being obedient to god, can lead them to learn more about their faith. ​

Question 24

The best way for Muslims to learn about their faith is by learning the Qur’an. (12+3)​ against

Answer 24

The Quran is the word of god. the most reliable source has not been changed, teaching is authentic, beyond doubt. prophets teaching sunnah are contained in hadith, some are unreliable. teachings of the Quran is more important, as reliable. ​

Quran mentions “this is the book which contains no doubt”, it is a guide for the god fearing”, supports idea Quran=most important source, more important then Muhammad. ​

Question 25

Muhammad is more important than following the teachings of the Qur’an. (12+3)​ for

Answer 25

The Prophet guides Muslims. He was last prophet “seal of the prophets”, gave message of Islam, ensured it was not changed after. Perfect example of man who served Allah, for Muslims to guide them. ​
Taught sunnah and taught what is right and what’s wrong. “there is a good example for you in the messenger of god” Muhammad (pbuh) is a role model, he is an example set to world. ​

Question 26

Muhammad is more important than following the teachings of the Qur’an. (12+3)​ against

Answer 26

The Quran is the word of god. the most reliable source has not been changed, teaching is authentic, beyond doubt. prophets teaching sunnah are contained in hadith, some are unreliable. teachings of the Quran is more important, as reliable. ​

Quran mentions “this is the book which contains no doubt, it is a guide for the god fearing”, supports idea Quran=most important source, more important than Muhammad. ​

Question 27

Without angels, Islam would not exist. (12+3)​ for

Answer 27

Angels communicated with Muhammad (PBUH), to send the Quran. Muslims believe angels cleansed Muhammad for him to be able to receive Quran. If this didn’t happen, the Quran would not have existed, Muslims wouldn’t know not to live their lives.​
Quran talks about creation of angels, “praise be to Allah…who made the angels”, means that angels are important, as created before Adam, must be a reason​

Question 28

Without angels, Islam would not exist. (12+3)​ against

Answer 28

Angels are not part of the 5 roots of Usul ad din, other are more important, tawhid, Adalat, prophethood, are more important. ​
If god is omnipotent, why is need of angels. Angels help communicate, why cannot god communicate himself?​

Question 29

god is omnipotent

Answer 29

most Muslims would agree as the first six articles of faith is ‘tawhid’ “ALLAH IS THE ONE AND ONLY, THE ETERNAL”​
- through this Muslims can see that there is nothing comparable to him. the oneness is central to the nature of Allah and through this Muslims can see his omnipotence as he is the only one. ​
In Shaa Allah- Muslims always say that, as he is in power of everything, if god doesn’t will, it would not happen, describing god as MOST POWERFUL. ​

Question 30

god is just

Answer 30

god is more just. ‘And your Lord is not ever unjust to [His] servants”. Means that god will never be in just, he will always be just, does what I right, divine justice rules universe. ​
Face justice actions on day of judgement. Muslims believe god will be just towards everyone on the day of judgement, so they are commanded to be fair “god commands justice”, strive to do best, in fairest way.​

Question 31

god is merciful

Answer 31

Kind, compassionate, and merciful. Sent prophets, sent Quran ““this is the book which contains no doubt, it is a guide for the god fearing”, sent this to guide people, so can go heaven. ​
Suffering has a purpose. Muslims believe god has given them free will, so they decide what they do. If they do bad, they will go hell, and for the righteous “the doors of paradise will be there to welcome them”​

Question 32

God can be transcendent and immanent

Answer 32

He can, god he created universe “he created the world in 6 days”, he is not limited by universe, that created because he is beyond physical world. Is both, as he is eternal, exists forever, and not possible in the after world.​
God is able to create and control world, as he is outside. Allah is also within the world, through his compassion towards people. Sees everything we do, knows us, and what our choices in life will be. (predestination)​

Question 33

God cannot be transcendent and immanent ​ against

Answer 33

God is more immanent , as he knows what you will do. Mentioned in the Quran “and he is with you wherever you may be”, this means that he sees whatever you do, he cannot be outside the world, if he is with you all the time.​
Transcendent, “no vision can grasp him”, if no one can see him, how will it be possible he is with us, it is not possible, if no one can see him, he cannot be close to us, he is beyond the world.​

Question 34

torah

Answer 34

given to Musa​

Mentioned 18 times in Quran​

Question 35

pslams

Answer 35

revealed to David​
Mentioned 3 times​
similar to psalms in bible

Question 36

gospel

Answer 36

Revealed to Isa​
Mentioned 12 times​
Thought to lost, but some message found in bible

Question 37

scrolls of abraham

Answer 37

One of earliest scripture, revealed to Ibrahim​
Referred to in Quran​
No longer exists​