Authority in Islam

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the meaning of the term ‘Imamate’?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about the prophet Adam.

Explain two ways in which the Prophet Muhammad influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about predestination.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Believing in the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din is the best way to please God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not one of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about the Qur’an.

Explain two ways in which the belief in the Imamate influences Shi’a Muslims.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the angel Jibril.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Muslims, the best way of describing God is to say that he is merciful.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following terms means that God is involved in the world?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about angels.

Explain two ways in which the revelation of the Qur’an influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the Day of Judgement.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Tawhid (the Oneness of God) is the most important Muslim belief.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is not a holy book in Islam?

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Give two beliefs about the Imamate in Shi’a Islam.

Explain two ways in which the belief in God’s mercy influences Muslims today.

Explain two reasons why angels are important in Islam.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘In Islam, the Prophet Muhammad is the most important of all the prophets.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is the name of a prophet in Islam?

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Give two Muslim beliefs about the nature of God.

Explain two ways in which belief in angels influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about holy books.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘To believe in the six articles of faith is the best way to please God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]

Islam: Beliefs

Which one of the following is one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din?

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Give two reasons why the prophet Ibrahim is important in Islam.

Explain two ways in which the authority of the Qur’an influences Muslims today.

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the nature of God.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Muslims, this life is more important than life after death.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

[SPaG 3 marks]