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AQA GCSE Religious Studies 9-1
IslamBeliefs and Teachings
Name: _______________________________________________________ Class: ____
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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3.
The Supremacy of God’s will
What does ‘supremacy of God’s will’ mean?
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2.
How does belief in the supremacy of God’s will influence Muslims today?
1.
2.
3.
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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2.
Why are prophets important in Islam?
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2.
What do Muslims believe about Jesus (Isa)?
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3.
Prophet Adam
Why is Prophet Adam so important to Muslims?
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2.
3.
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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2.
3.
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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2.
3.
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
Name: _______________________________________________________ Class: ____
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)
1.
2.
3.
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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4.
Prayer at home
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4.
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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2.
3.
Differences between Sunni and Shi’a prayer
Different views about the importance of prayer
1.
2.
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?
1.
2.
3.
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?
1.
2.
3.
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