SoWA

Question 1

3.2/3.4

Explain why the family of Muhammad is important to Muslims

Answer 1

• The Qur’an gives the women of Muhammad’s household an exalted status
• the the family of Muhammad are his successors
• ‘I am leaving for you two precious things. The first of them is the book of Allah…The other is my ahlul-bayt’

Question 2

3.3

Explain the importance of believing in Muhammad as the seal of the prophets

Answer 2

• Muhammad is the final prophet
• Muhammad’s message is final
• Muhammad’s message is for all time
• Muhammad is fulfilling the teachings of the previous prophets
• his example is the best

Question 3

3.5

The Hadith should be followed by all Muslims

Answer 3

Agree
* record of what Muhammad said/did, his example is the best
* Muhammad said that those who followed the Qur’an and his example would never go astray
* elaborates on quranic teachings

Disagree
* fabricated
* Shias reject hadith as it comes from the traitors of shias
* only the Qur’an has authority because it is the word of Allah.

Question 4

3.6

Shari’ah law is out of date

Answer 4

Agree
* developed too long ago so dont relate to todays situations
* not be seen to deal with modern developments like technology
* laws about modesty are irrelevant as there are other ways to be mdest whilst fitting in with western society

Disagree
* its the law of Allah and he cares and knows everything
* scholars can interpret Shari’ah law so any difficulties can be sorted out
* in Shi’a Islam the Imam receives direct revelation to
interpret Shari’ah law

Question 5

3.7

Explain teachings about the
Hidden Imam

Answer 5

• the final 12th imam
• he will return at the end of time
• bring a period of peace in the world