Islam Muslim beleifs Flashcards
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Why is there a split between Sunni and shi’a Muslims?
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Following prophet Muhammad’s death the founder of Islam, there was a disagreement over who should have led the Muslim community.
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Who do Sunni Muslims accept as the authority?
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They accept the authority of Abu Bakr who was known as the rightly guided khalifah.
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Who do Shi’a Muslims accept as the authority?
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They feel as if Ali should have been leader.
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What is the Ahl-al-bayt?
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People of the prophet Muhammad’s house (family)
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What do Shi’a Muslims say all leaders should be from?
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The ahl-al-bayt, such as Ali as he was raised in Muhammad’s house.
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What do Sunni Muslims follow?
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The six beliefs
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What do Shi’a Muslims follow?
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The ‘Usul ad-Din
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What is the Hadith?
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A collection of sayings of the prophet Muhammad
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What are the Six beliefs of Islam?
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Tawhid Malikah Authority of Kutub Nubuwwah Belief in Al-Qadr Akirah
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What is Tawhid?
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The belief in the oneness of Allah, this is the most important belief for Muslims. Allah is the supreme being and creator of the universe.
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What is Maliakah?
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The belief of angels, they are heavenly beings created by Allah to perform various tasks, such as delivering his messages to people.
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What is Authority of Kutub?
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This is the belief in Holy books, Muslims believe that Allah’s messages are contained in holy texts such as Qur’an.
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What is Nubuwwah?
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This is prophet-hood, the believe in prophets of Allah, they are chosen by Allah to teach and guide people to the right path.
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What is Al-Qadr?
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It is the believe in predestination that your fate is decided and Allah has the supreme power over humans, he gives humans free will to control our destiny.
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What is Akirah?
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This is the belief of life after death, Allah will judge whether people go to jannah (paradise) or jahannam (hell)
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Outline three reasons why Muslims believe in the Six Beliefs
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1) To help understand your religion better
2) To unite all Sunni Muslims
3) Offers guidance on how to live their lives.
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Outline 3 ways in which Sunni Muslims will express the six beliefs of Islam in their lives today.
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1) Through reading the Qur’an
2) Through their actions and behaviors
3) During prayers Salah or Du’a
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Describe the importance of the Six Beliefs (4)
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1) Gives them guidance on how to live their lives ( they will behave in a way which will reflect positively in their afterlife)
2) To help Sunni Muslims understand their religion better(therefore Sunni Muslims believe they will be on the right path and will earn the pleasure of Allah)
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Give 3 points for the statement the belief in the Day of Judgement is the most important belief in Islam?
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1) Every Muslims goal is to go to Jannah (paradise)
2) All the other beliefs impact the believe of the Day of Judgment
3) All your deeds are Judged (if you don’t follow the Leif in the day of Judgement you will go to hell)
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Give 3 points against the statement ‘the belief in the Day of Judgement is the most important belief in Islam’
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The belief in Tawhid is most important
2) Belief in Angles are more important
3) Belief in Al-Qadr is most important
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What are the five roots of the Usul ad-din?
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Tawhid Nubuwaah Adl or Adalat Imamah Mi'ad
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Who are the the five roots of usul ad-Din directed to?
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Shi’a muslims
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What two beliefs do Sunni and Shi’a Muslims both believe in?
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Tawhid
Nubuwwahh
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What does Adl or Asalat mean?
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Allah is a just (fair) and will bring divine justice. Shi’a Muslims also believe they should demonstrate fairness in everything they do.
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What is a Imamah?
It is the term for God given leadership. Shi'a Muslims believe that authority has been given to a particular group of people e.g Prophet Muhammad.
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What is Mi'ad?
this is the belied that there will be a day of judgement and resurrection, Allah will decide the fate of every person.
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Explain two reasons why the Five roots of 'Usul ad - din is important to Shi'a Muslims?
1) Gives them structure on how to live their lives e.g. the belief in day of Resurrection encourages Muslims to behave in a way that reflects positively on their afterlife)
2) To help understand their religion better 'all praise belongs on Him (Allah)' Tawhid allows Muslims to understand nature of Allah.
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Outline three Muslim beliefs about Usul ad-Din
1) Unite all Sunni Muslims
2) To help Sunni Muslims understand their faith better.
3) To support Sunni Muslims in how they should live their life.
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Outline 3 of the 5 roots of the Usul ad-Din
Tawhid
Nubuwwah
Mia'd
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Give 3 points for the statement 'There are more similarities than differences between Sunni and Shi'a beliefs.
1) Believe in Tawhid (oneness of Allah and strive to be what Allah wants)
2) believe in Nubuwaah (prophet-hood, Muslims understand the closest way to communicate with God is through Allah and Humanity)
3) Believe in Qur'an ( they both believe the Qur'an is a book of Guidance)
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Give 3 points against the statement 'There are more similarities than differences between Sunni and Shi'a beliefs.
1) Shia Muslims believe in Five roots of Islam ( shi'a Muslims can all unite and understand their faith better)
2) Shi'a muslims believe in Immahs ( Allah appointed leadership to people to guide us)
3) Sunni Muslims believe in Predestination ( Al-Qadr) (therefore God knows the destination of every soul and knows everything, Muslims will act responsively)
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Give 3 points for the statement 'Tawhid is the most important Muslim belief'
1) Tawhid is beleif in oneness of Allah it is at the heart of Islamic faith( awareness of Allah affects every action a Muslim performs)
2) Many Muslims (Sunni and Shi'a) view tawhid as underpinning all other beliefs.
3) When Muslims pray everything they do is directed to Allah (therefore they want to please him within their lives)
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Give 3 points against the statement 'Tawhid is the most important Muslim belief'
1) Nubuwaah is more important to Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
2) Islam is a religion of beliefs and practices. (how a Muslim behaves and acts is just as important as what they believe)
3) Although Allah is a central to their faith other beliefs are more influential to a Muslim.
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Explain the importance of Mi’ad (4/5)
1) Muslims we will act cautiously in order to please Allah
| 2) All will decide the destination of everyone's soul ('He has power over all things')
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Name 5 characteristics which are shown in the Qur'an.
1) Allah is Omnipotent, ominscient and Ominbenlovent#
2) He is Adalat ( fair, he created men and women fairly and will judge fairly)#
3) He is Immanence ( the belief Allah acts in the world)
4) Transcendence (Above that is above and beyond his creation)
5) Mercy ( forgives Muslims for their wrong doings.)
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Outline the importance of the characteristics of Allah.
1) Understand nature of Allah
2) Strengthen their relationship with Allah
3) Encourages Muslims to strive to be better as this is what they Believe Allah wants.
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Explain two ways in which Allah is described in the Qu'ran?
1) Omnipotent (he is all powerful 'Allah has the power over all things')
2) Transcendent (Allah is beyond human understanding)
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Explain two reasons why the Characteristics of Allah are important to Muslims?
1) To follow Allah (by using the characteristics Muslims can understand how he wants us to live our lives)
2) To help understand Allah better( they can relate to him and develop a personal connection)
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Explain the importance of the Allah being Beneficent for Muslims (4/5)
1) Muslims will fulfill their duty to Allah
| 2) Helping look after his creation
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Explain why the Nature of Allah is important to Muslims?
Because it is apart of the 6 beliefs and five roots of usul ad-din Tawhid (this affects Muslims lives, a part of prayer to connect to Allah)
2) Effects Muslim morals. Allah is a role model and teaches to care for others ( this shows commitment and increases changes of going jahannam)
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Outline beliefs Muslim have about 3 different prophets
Prophet Muhammad
Adam
Ismail
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Who is Adam?
First prophet,first khalifah
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Who is Prophet muhammad?
described as 'seal of the prophets' meaning he had the qualities of all the other prophets
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Who is Prophet Ismail?
regarded in high status, committed to his faith, held high moral standards.
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Outline 3 beliefs about the role of prophets?
1) Messengers of Allah
2) They have revealed truths to Humanity
3) They are the channel of communication between Allah and humanity.
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Outline 3 reasons the believe in prophets are important to Muslims.
1) Prophets remind Humans of attributes of Allah
2) Prophets reveal how Allah believes humans should live their lives
3) they reveal truths to humanity
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Explain two reasons why Muhammad is an important prophet in Islam?
1) He is a figure Allah loves and trusts (therefore a role model to Muslims.
2) He was revealed the Qur'an (this offers Muslims guidance on how to live their life to go to paradise)
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Give 3 points for the statement Risalah is the most important belief in Islam.
1) Without the prophets, Allah couldn't communicated with humanity
2) Without Prophets such as Muhammad, holy books such as the Qur'an wouldn't be received
3) Risalah is an important belief within the central teachings of Islam- Six beliefs and the five toots of Islam
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Give 3 points against the statement Risalah is the most important belief in Islam.
1) Tawhid is perhaps more important, as this is belief in one God -Allah
2) Actions may be important than beliefs in Islam(therefore Muslims believe they will be judged on their after life)
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Give 3 points against the statement Risalah is the most important belief in Islam.
1) Tawhid is perhaps more important, as this is belief in one God -Allah
2) Actions may be important than beliefs in Islam(therefore Muslims believe they will be judged on their after life)
3) Tawhid is seen to underpin all other beliefs including r
Risalah (demonstrating its importance)
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Give 3 points against the statement Risalah is the most important belief in Islam.
1) Tawhid is perhaps more important, as this is belief in one God -Allah
2) Actions may be important than beliefs in Islam(therefore Muslims believe they will be judged on their after life)
3) Tawhid is seen to underpin all other beliefs including
Risalah (demonstrating its importance)
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Give 3 points for the statement 'The prophets are the most important link between humans and Allah'
1) Allah has chosen the prophets especially (showing that he trusts and respects all prophets)
2) Prophets reveal how Allah believes humans should live their lives
3) Prophets remind humans of attributes of Allah
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Give 3 points against the statement 'The prophets are the most important link between humans and Allah'
1) Praying Salah is the most important link
2) The Qur'an itself offers guidance throughout this holy book
3) Going to Mecca on Hajj once in your life time( closer experience with Allah
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What are the 3 Muslim holy books that Muslims accept (Kutub)
1) Qur'an
2) Zabur
3) Injil
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Outline 3 reasons why the Qur'an is important in Islam.
1) Muslims look to it for guidance in their lives
2) Contains teachings of Allah
3) Used within prayer
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Explain two reasons why Holy books are important to Muslims (4 marks)
1) Offers guidance for how Muslims should live their lives ( by following his teachings you are likely to go to Jannah.
2) Allows Muslims to understand Allah better (helps muslims form a strong relationship and conncection with Allah)
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Explain two reasons why Muslims recognize a number of holy books as sources of authority in Islam?
1) Muslims believe they are commanded to recognise holy books (e.g. Tawrah) as this was also revealed by Allah
2) Muslims believe there were prophets who were messengers before Muhammad ( they recognize messengers such as Ibrahim who brought messages and holy books)
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Give 3 points for the statement 'The Qur’an is the most important Holy book’
1) Muslims look to it for guidance in their lives
2) Contains teachings of Allah
3) Used within prayer
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Give 3 points against the statement 'The Qur’an is the most important Holy book’
1)
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Give 3 points for the statement 'Prophet muhammad is the only prophet we should follow'
1) Muslims may be able to relate to other prophets specifically ( different life experiences)
2) Allah trusts and respects all
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Give 3 points against the statement 'The Qur’an is the most important Holy book’
1) Other holy books have different teachings to learn
2) The belief of Kutub (six beliefs) show how all holy books should be acknowledged equally.
3) Allah holy books were revealed by Allah (showing they are all relevant)
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Give 3 points against the statement 'Prophet Muhammad is the only prophet we should follow'
1) Muslims may be able to relate to other prophets specifically ( different life experiences)
2) Allah trusts and respects all prophets
3) the other prophets also help to educate Muslims on the attributes of Allah
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Outline three important roles of angels fufill in Islam.
1) Recording good and bad deeds that Muslims perform
2) They deliver and reveal messages from Allah to offer guidance to all Muslims.
3) Servants of Allah
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Outline three Muslim beliefs about Malaikah
1) They are beleiced to be messengers of Allah
2) They are not considered to have free will or physical bodies
3) They have been revealed to prophets.
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Outline three Muslim beliefs about Malaikah
1) They are believed to be messengers of Allah
2) They are not considered to have free will or physical bodies
3) They have been revealed to prophets.
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Who is Angel Jibriil or Gabriel?
An important angel as it was though him that Allah revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad, He also taught Muhammad how to pray.
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Why is Angel Gabriel important to Muslims?
Without Jibril the message of the Qur'an would not have been received, the Qur'an offers Muslims guidance on how to live their lives.
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Who is Angel Izra'il?
This is the angel of Death and is responsible for signalling the coming of the Day of Judgement (when all Muslims will be judged) by blowing a trumpet, it is believed that he will return human souls to Allah
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Why is Angel Izra'il important to Muslims?
The angel helps Muslims to understand that they need to live their lives how Allah wants them to, following his rules, so they are rewarded, not punished.
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Who is Angel Mika'il?
He is the angel of Mercy, rewarding of those who have led good lives. He is believed to bring rain and thunder to earth.
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Why is Angel Mika'il important to Muslims?
Muslims wish to be rewarded in the afterlife and not punished so the teaching of Mika'il reassures them that it is possible.
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Explain two reasons why Angels are important to Muslims?
1) They have brought messages to humanity 'e.g. Jibril gave the Qur'an to Muhammad (therefore this offers guidance on how to live our lives.
2) They have roles in Society e.g, the angel of Death (Muslims understand that they need to live their lives how Allah wants them to do so)
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Give 3 points for the statement ‘The Angel Jibril is the most important angel in Islam’ (15)
1) Angel jibirl gave Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad
2)
3)
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Give 3 points against the statement ‘The Angel Jibril is the most important angel in Islam’ (15)
1) Angel Izra'il is more important as he is angel of Death (The angel helps Muslims to understand that they need to live their lives how Allah wants them to)
2)Angel Mika'il is the more important (as Muslims wish to be rewarded in the afterlife so the teachings of Mika'il reassures them that it is possible)
3)
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Outline 3 ways Al-Qadr can be understood.
1) Allah knows everything that happens in the universe, because he created it.
2) Humans have been given free will and can choose to do certain things
3) Human intentions and actions, such as prayer can impact Allah's will.
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Explain two ways in which the belief of Al-Qadr impacts on Muslims today?
1) Muslims will want to read the Qur'an more(to understand what Allah wants them to do)
2) Muslims will want to help others(behaving in this way will gain them favour with Allah, Muhammad teaches them this)
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Give 3 reasons for the statement 'Predestination is not important to Muslims.
1) Shi'a Muslims would agree as they do not fully accept the idea of predestination. (They believe Allah has not predetermined a set course for each Muslim and they are free to make their own decisions.)
2) Allah gave humans free will to use ( therefore if a Muslim decides to use in wrongly they will go to hell)
3)
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Give 3 reasons against the statement 'Predestination is not important to Muslims.
1) It affirms Allah's omnipotence and his capacity to know everything that there is to know
2) The laws governing the universe are designed for the benefit of humanity
3) Allah's knowledge of all things help Muslims to understand that everything happens for a reason and is part of Allah's plan.
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Give 3 points for the statement 'Al-Qadr and human freedom are incompatiable'
1) There fate is already being decided therefore Muslims have no freedom
2) Muslims have to use there free will to please Allah.
3) If they make wrong choices they will go to Hell
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Outline three Muslim beliefs about Akhirah
1) Muslims believe Allah will Judge them after death
2) The good will go to paradise and the bad go to hell
3) Muslims believe actions on Earth will determine their afterlife.
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How is hell described in the Qur'an?
It is Jahannam or hell is a place where unbelievers are punished and face dreadful torments such as fires of hell.
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Give 3 points for the statement The Day of Judgement could never be real’ (15)
1) No proof of God existing
2) People's bodies just decay when they die
3) Used as a way to keep people behaving morally
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Give 3 reasons against the statement 'The Day of Judgement could never be real’ (15)
1) It says it in the Qur'an angels write down good and bad deeds for Judgement
2) Allah teaches day of Judgement and doesn't lie
3) A place for the soul to be judged.
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Explain the difference between Muslim and one other religions’ idea of the afterlife. (4/5)
1) Christians don't have angels recording deeds of a person like Muslims do
2) Christians accept sacrifice of Jesus to atone the sins of the world, Muslims believe only sinner can ask for forgiveness.
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Give 3 points for the statement 'no one knows is like'
1) We have never seen him
2) The people revealed to us were Prophets but they are dead
3) Muslims guess what he looks like through his teachings in the Qur'an but it isn't definite
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Give 3 points against the statement no one knows is like
1) He has 99 names
2) We learn about him through prophet and their messages and characteristics
3) Qur'an is the word of God
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Give 3 points for the statement 5. ‘Other holy books have been corrupted over time, only the Qur’an is the true word of Allah’ (15)
1) that Allah revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad because previous holy books had become unreliable
2) Qur'an remains unchanged (other holy books have been tampered with there they aren't blessed sciputeres
3) Qur’an is the final and perfect revelation for everyone.
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Give 3 points against the statement 5. ‘Other holy books have been corrupted over time, only the Qur’an is the true word of Allah’ (15)
1) the other holy books in Islam are still the word of Allah and are still relevant.
2) other Holy books teach Muslims how to lead good lives and say similar things to the Qur’an. For example, the Injil teaches morals like love and forgiveness
3) Qur’an is not the words of Allah and was created by many humans over a period of time. (therefore the other holy books are true words of Allah)
