Islam - Q4

Question 1

2 beliefs about role of prophets?

Answer 1

Good role models, follow in footsteps, Ibrahim test of faith, Muhammad perfect man led perfect life
Keep the faith alive, spread Allah’s word that was given to them through revelations e.g Muhammad received from Angel Jibril to create Qur’an and faith of Islam

Question 2

2 ways celebrate Id-ul-Fitr?

Answer 2

Visit cemetery to remember and pray for family members, loved one, who have passed away
Special prayers and attend the Id prayer in mosque and listen to the sermon

Question 3

2 beliefs about Imamate?

Answer 3

12 imams, 12th imam is hidden, will return with Isa in future to bring justice and equality
Appointed by God, related to Muhammad, able to interpret the Qur’an and Islamic Law without fault, Shahadah “Ali is the friend of Allah”

Question 4

2 religious reasons why Muslims visit Mekkah?

Answer 4

Hajj, one of 5 pillars, fulfils religious obligation, bring closer to God, dedication to Allah
Walk in footsteps of Ibrahim and Muhammad, Hajira ran between Safa and Marwha 7 times, drank from zam zam well, Ibrahim first made Ka’aba dedicated to Allah, when people forgot and began filling it with idols Muhammad pilgrimaged from Medinah to Makkah to convert Makkah to Islam

Question 5

2 reasons why the Night of Power is important?

Answer 5

Night when the Qur’an began being revealed to Muhammad, Angel Jibril visited for the first time
Reward for praying is equivalent to worship of 1000 months

Question 6

2 Muslim beliefs about nature of Allah?

Answer 6

Tawhid, one and only god, everything comes from him, ultimate source of power and authority
Merciful and compassionate to those who truly repent and ask for forgiveness of sins
Omnipotent, all powerful, knows everything that is happening, can do anything