section 1: teachings and beliefs

Question 3

1.1
The six Beliefs of Islam

(a) Outline three of the six Beliefs of Islam.

Answer 3

• The belief in Tawhid, the oneness of Allah (1)
• Belief that Allah sent the prophets (1)
• Belief in angels as messengers (1)

Question 4

1.1
The six Beliefs of Islam

(a) Outline three of the Six Beliefs in Sunni Islam.

Answer 4

• Belief in Tawhid (1)
• Belief that Allah communicates through angels (1)
• Belief that Allah uses prophets as messengers (1)

Question 5

1.1
The six Beliefs of Islam

(d) “Beliefs are more important than actions.”
Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.
In your response you should:
* refer to Muslim teachings
* reach a justified conclusion.

Answer 5

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Arguments for the statement
* It is not possible to be a Muslim unless a person states their belief in the oneness of Allah and this belief will determine all their actions to make them pleasing to Allah
* The six Beliefs are commanded by Allah and are necessary to follow the straight path and be rewarded on the Day of Judgement, therefore only those who believe will go to paradise
* Belief in Allah and his greatness gives a meaning and a purpose to life because he is ‘nearer to him than the jugular vein’ (Surah 50:60) and therefore knows their intentions which are more
important than their actions.

Arguments against the statement:
* Actions show a person’s belief and there is a hadith which says God does not accept beliefs if they are not expressed in deeds which shows the importance of actions
* Actions can help other people and the Prophet said that a person who is generous is nearer to Allah than a person full of prayer who is miserly
* Beliefs can be hidden which will not bring glory to Allah or encourage others to become Muslim thereby doing good is more likely to draw people to Allah.

Question 6

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The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam

(a) Outline three of the five roots of ‘Usul ad Din.

Answer 6

• The oneness of Allah (Tawhid) (1)
• The justice of Allah (‘Adl) (1)
• Belief in prophethood (Nubuwwah) (1)

Question 7

1.2
The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam

(b)