AQA GCSE Religious Studies 9-1

IslamBeliefs and Teachings

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Lesson One

The Oneness of God

Definitions

Tawhid means

Monotheistic means

Surah 112

Verse in Surah 112 Meaning

He is God the One

God the eternal

He begot no-one, nor was He begotten

No-one is comparable to Him

How does belief in Tawhid influence Muslims today?

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The Supremacy of God’s will

What does ‘supremacy of God’s will’ mean?

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How does belief in the supremacy of God’s will influence Muslims today?

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The Nature of God

Characteristic Scripture or one of the 99 names that reveals this characteristic

Immanent

Transcendent

Omnipotent

Beneficent

Merciful

Fair and Just

Omniscient

Qualities of God

Immanent

Transcendent

Omnipotent

BeneficentMerciful

Fair and Just

Omniscient

The 99 Names of AllahHere are some of the 99 names of Allah.

Add each one of them to the table below in the column you think they most relate to. Once you have done this, compare your answers with a partner and discuss the differences.

The Giver of Life The Victorious The Just The GenerousThe Ever-Forgiving The Watchful The Creator The Most KindThe Avenger The Knower The Mighty The LovingThe Tremendous The King The Gentle The All-KnowingThe Protecting Friend The Patient The Guide The EverlastingThe Compassionate The Nourisher The Infinite The Witness

Omnipotent Omniscient Transcendent Immanent Fair/Just Merciful Beneficent

How does belief in Allah’s nature influence Muslims today?

Omnipotence

Omniscience

Transcendence

Immanence

Fairness and Justice

Mercifulness

Beneficence

Lesson Two

Sunni Articles of Faith

Shi’a Roots of Usul ad-Din

Tawhid Prophethood Justice Imamate Resurrection

Holy Books in Islam

Name of Holy Book Revealed to Its authority in Islam

The Qur'an

Language

Chapters

Revelation

Transcription

Contents

Chapter beginnings

Angels

The nature of angels

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The role of angelsDraw a diagram to represent each role. Remember that you must not draw Allah.

Messengers of God. Take care of people.

Record everything a person does in their own ‘book of deeds’.

Take peoples’ souls to God after they die and escort them to paradise or hell.

Teachings about angels

Qur’an reference Scripture

19:64

35:1

13:11

50:17-18

Jibra’il and Mika’il Important facts about Angel Jibra’il

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Important facts about Angel Mika’il

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Lesson Three

Prophethood

Definitions

Prophethood means

Risalah means

Why does God send prophets?

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Why are prophets important in Islam?

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What do Muslims believe about Jesus (Isa)?

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Prophet Adam

Why is Prophet Adam so important to Muslims?

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Creation Teaching Angels

IblisHawwaForbidden

Deception Expulsion Forgiveness

Prophet Ibrahim

The story of Prophet Ibrahim and the fire

1. Birth and belief

2. Smashing the idols

3. People’s response

4. The miracle

Prophet Ibrahim

Fulfilled tests and

commands from God

Showed great faith in

God

Proclaimed belief in only one

God

Muhammad is his

descendant

A good role model

Ibrahim’s dream / Id-ul-Adha

1. The dream:

2. Ibrahim’s actions:

3. God’s actions:

4. Link to Id-ul-Adha:

Rebuilding the Ka’aba

What is the Ka’aba?

Where is the Ka’aba?

Who built the Ka’aba and how was it destroyed?

Who rebuilt the Ka’aba? Where was it rebuilt?

How was Ibrahim a good role model?

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Prophet Muhammad

How Islam began – the story of Prophet Muhammad

Revelation of the Qur’an and the Night of Power

The Night Journey

The Hijrah

Battles and conquering Makkah

After Muhammad: Sunni and Shi’a divide

Sunni Shi’a

How to choose the leader The leader, called the caliph, should be elected.

The leader, called the Imam, should be a

descendent of Muhammad and chosen by God (divinely appointed).

First leader after Muhammad

Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s friend and advisor

Ali, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law

AuthorityQur’anHadith

Sunnah

Qur’anSome HadithSome Sunnah

The Imam

Note:

Sunnah is the actions, custom and practice of the prophet Muhammad.

Hadith is the sayings of the prophet Muhammad.

The ImamateDefinitions

Imam means

Imamate means

The Imamate

Shi’a Twelver beliefs

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Imamate

Appointed by God

Can interpret the Qur'an and

Islamic law without fault

Give divine guidance on how to live

correctly

Imams help to preserve and

explain the law received by Muhammad

One of the roots of Usul

ad-Din in Shi'a Islam

Lesson Four

The five pillars of Sunni Islam

Pillar Meaning Scripture/Teaching

Shahadah

Salah

Sawm

Zakah

Hajj

The 10 obligatory acts of Shi’a Islam

Arabic term English meaning

Salah

Sawm

Zakah

Khums

Hajj

Jihad

Amr Bil-Mar’uf

Nahi-Anil-Munkar

Tawallah

Tabarra

Shahadah – declaration of faith

Shahadah

Birth

Death

Shi'a Shahadah

Becoming a Muslim

Core beliefs

Lesson Five

Pre-destinationDefinitions

Omnipotent means

Omniscient means

Sunni beliefs about pre-destinationGod has already determined everything that will happen.

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Shi’a beliefs about pre-destinationGod knows everything that is going to happen.

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Life after death (Akhirah)Definitions

Akhirah means

Jannah means

Jahannam means

Life after death

Barzakh

Resurrection

Day of Judgement

Heaven and Hell

How does belief in Akhirah influence Muslims today?

It encourages Muslims to take responsibility for their actions because…

It motivates Muslims to follow the teachings of the Qur’an because…

It gives hope to Muslims who are suffering because…

It helps Muslims to accept unjust situations because…

It encourages Muslims to do good things such as…

It encourages Muslims to refrain from doing forbidden things such as…

AQA GCSE Religious Studies 9-1

Islamic Practices

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Lesson One

Sawm (fasting during Ramadan)Key ideas

Ramadan is the most important month in the Muslim calendar because…

Muslims focus on their faith in Ramadan by…

The command to fast was revealed to Muhammad and is in the Qur’an (2:185) which says…

The self-discipline that is required to fast shows…

The Night of Power (an odd-numbered night during the second half of Ramadan) is very important because…

Muslims try to stay awake during the odd numbered dates during the second half of Ramadan so that they can…

A piece of scripture that explains the importance of the Night of Power is…

Who should fast?

Children Yes NoAdult menAdult womenPeople who are illWomen who are menstruating (their period)Women who are pregnant or breastfeedingPeople who are travelling away from home

What fasting involves

Before sunrise

During the day

At sunset

During the evening/night

Zakah (almsgiving)

Khums (Shi’a obligatory act)

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Zakah

Amount and

exceptions

Benefits to giver

Benefits to communityScripture

How to donate

Lesson Two

SalahDefinitions

Salah means

Wu’du means

Rak’ah means

Jummah prayer means

Salah

Preparation for prayer (wu'du or ablution)

Direction of prayer

Role of the imam

Times - Sunni and

Shi'a

Prostration

Prayer in the mosque

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Prayer at home

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Jummah prayer

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4. Scripture:

The significance of prayer

The actions of bowing and prostrating remind Muslims that…

It unites Muslims around the world because…

Muslims have been commanded by God to pray. The scripture says…

It keeps Muslims close to God because…

Rak’ah – basic actions

Recitations

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Differences between Sunni and Shi’a prayer

Different views about the importance of prayer

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Sunni and Shi'a

differences

Prostration

TimesArm position

Lesson Three

Hajj (pilgrimage)

The significance of Hajj

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8. Scripture:

What happens on Hajj?

What is involved? Its significance

Entering a state of ihram

Circling the Ka’aba

Walking between the two hills

Standing at Arafat

Staying at Muzdalifah

Throwing pebbles at Mina

Sacrificing an animal

Festivals – Id ul-Fitr

How do people celebrate?

Why is Id ul-Fitr important?

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Id ul-Fitr

Gathering together

Prayers and sermon

Visiting the cemetery

Decorations, special clothes

Cards and presents

Time off work or school

Lesson Four

Festivals – Id ul-Adha

How do people celebrate?

Why is Id ul-Adha important?

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Id ul-Adha

Gathering together

Prayers and

sermon

Special meals

Slaughter an animal

Festivals – Ashura(Note: this is a commemoration, not a celebration)

Key ideas

The Day of Ashura commemorates…

Many Shi’a Muslims observe Ashura by…

How Ashura is commemorated

Action Explanation

Performing plays and re-enactments

Public expressions of grief and mourning

Shi’a Muslims may beat themselves with chains

Some Shi’a Muslims may donate blood

Lesson Five

JihadDefinitions

Jihad means

Greater jihad means

Lesser jihad means

What does greater jihad involve?

Observing the…

Studying the…

Putting God…

Avoiding temptation such as…

Avoiding negative traits such as…

Helping and caring for…

“This is my path, leading straight,so follow it, and do not follow other ways.”

Qur’an 6:153

Conditions for lesser jihad (Holy War)

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6. Scripture:

Note: we will study this in more depth in the peace and conflict unit

Homework

1. Explain two ways in which belief in the supremacy of God’s will affects Muslims today. 4 marks

2. Explain two Muslim teachings about angels. Refer to sacred writings in your answer. 5 marks

3. Explain two ways Prophets influences Muslims today. 4 marks.

4. Explain two contrasting understandings of Shahadah. 4 marks

5. Explain two ways in which a belief in life after death influence Muslims today. 4 marks