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June 2022

Q1.1: Which one of the following is the term for life after death in Islam?

Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A Akhirah B Imamate C Risalah D Tawhid

Answer:

beliefs, practices and sources of authority. Answer: A Akhirah

Q1.2: Give two Muslim beliefs about the nature of God.

Answer:

beliefs, practices and sources of authority. considered for marking. God is one (Tawhid) / Immanent / transcendent / omnipotent (all powerful) / omniscient (all knowing) / omnibenevolent (all loving) / beneficent / merciful / fair / just / incomprehensible, etc. / creator Any of the 99 Names are also creditworthy.

Q1.3: Explain two ways in which teachings about heaven and hell influence Muslims today.

Answer:

influence on individuals, communities and societies. To be a ‘detailed explanation’ the ‘influence’ of the way must be included. • The punishment of hell deters Muslims from committing evil deeds / for example they will not take drugs or drink alcohol. • Those that have been wronged in the world believe that they will be held to account by Allah / therefore rewards of paradise encourage Muslims to do good deeds / for example completing the five pillars / being dutiful to their parents / obeying the Shari’ah law. • Muslims will repent of any bad deed / they will ask Allah for forgiveness / as they believe that they will be judged by Allah on the last day / this may be after the daily prayers or during special occasions, eg Ramadan. • The belief in heaven gives Muslims hope of an everlasting peace / encourages them to remain hopeful / keeps Muslims positive and optimistic, etc. • Makes them want to tell others / convert others so that Allah will be favourable towards them

Q1.4: Explain two reasons why the authority of holy books is important in Islam.

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

Answer:

beliefs, practices and sources of authority. Relevant and accurate reference to sacred writing or another source of Muslim belief and teaching – 1 mark • The Qur’an is considered to be the direct word of Allah / therefore is the best form of guidance as Allah is ‘All knowing’. • Holy books (including Hadith ) provide detailed guidance on how to live on a daily basis / they give details about how the pillars and beliefs of Islam should be practised / eg the Six Articles of Faith and the Five Roots. • The Hadith give more nuanced detail about how ritualistic acts are to be carried out / eg the details pertaining to zakah and hajj are found in the Hadith. • The Hadith were also memorised by the Prophet's companions / this shows their importance in the daily lives of Muslims. • All holy books have authority as they reiterate the belief in the oneness of Allah / the Torah, Psalms and Gospels all reiterate the messages passed down by God over time, etc.

Sources of authority might include:

‘This is the scripture in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of ‘Nor does he speak of his own whims. It is only a revelation sent down ‘to him.’ (53:3-4) 'Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and those of you who are in authority; and if you have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the messenger.’ (4:59) ‘Messenger! Make known that which has been revealed to you from your Lord, for if you do it not, you will not have conveyed His message.’ (5:67)

Q1.5: ‘For Muslims, it is important to understand the Six Articles of Faith.’

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]

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Answer:

In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view [SPaG 3 marks] understanding of relevant evidence and information. References to religion applied to the issue. relevant evidence and information. Clear reference to religion. evidence and information.

Arguments in support

• The Six Articles of faith including belief in Allah, his angels, holy books, prophets, the afterlife, predestination are all mentioned in the Qur’an / understanding them is a key component of • They are the fundamentals of the faith / part of core beliefs for some Muslims / they allow Muslims to gain nearness to Allah / ‘Indeed We have sent Our Messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance (justice) that mankind may keep up justice.’ • It gives Muslims a guide to follow / as the Prophet taught these Articles to his companions. • To truly understand God one must understand the Articles / this is because the Articles allow a Muslim to stay on the straight path. • The teachings of the prophets allow Muslims to navigate their lives in a way that Allah intended / the Qur'an explains each of these in detail thus showing the importance of belief and understanding eg the 99 Names of Allah, the afterlife, angels. • The belief in predestination allows a Muslim to remain patient in times of difficulties / it helps Muslims to prepare for the afterlife / this is their ultimate destination, etc.

Arguments in support of other views

• Not all Muslims follow the Six Articles / Shi’a Muslims follow the Five Roots (belief in One God, Prophethood, the Justice of God, the imamate and Resurrection) which are important for them / not all the Six Articles are included in the Five Roots (holy books and angels). • It is not possible to understand all the Articles / eg God is a difficult concept to understand and comprehend given his timeless and immanent nature and so belief is sufficient / ‘He is the All subtle, All Aware.’ (6:102). • Predestination is a difficult concept and so belief is sometimes sufficient. • The afterlife / angels cannot be truly understood as they are from the unseen. • The books revealed to other prophets may not be considered important anymore / prophets of the past lived a long time ago / their message may no longer be relevant / eg certain dietary laws that are no longer applicable, etc.