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Paper 2X Perspectives on faith (Islam)
June 2020
Q1.1: Which one of the following is not one of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam?
Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A The Imamate B The Day of Judgement C Angels D The Prophets of God
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Answer: A The Imamate
Q1.2: Give two reasons why Muslims believe that the Torah is a holy book.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority It was revealed by God / to Moses (Musa) / referred to several times in the Qur’an / as ‘guidance and light’ / Muhammad learned from it, etc.
Q1.3: Explain two contrasting Muslim beliefs about predestination.
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Answer:
similarities and differences within and/or between religions and beliefs First contrasting belief Second contrasting belief Belief of some that because God’s will is supreme, he has determined in advance everything that wil happen / his foreknowledge is also causative / it is already written down and fixed / humans are actin out the part God chose for them, etc. God’s will is supreme, so he knows in advance all that will happen / he sets boundaries and guides events but he leaves people free to choose / they are therefore responsible for their actions and will b judged accordingly / God’s purpose for humans is that they will accept what they know to be his will from the teachings of their faith and submit to it / but it is their choice, etc. Humans are absolutely free to choose / God does not use his attributes of omnipotence and omniscience to shape what happens or what humans decide / humans alone determine their ‘fate’, e
Q1.4: Explain two reasons why Muslims believe that Muhammad is the
greatest of the prophets. Refer to scripture 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 He received the final revelation of Islam / Jibril appeared to him with a message from God / he receiv further revelations over more than two decades / these were put together to form the Qur’an / he helped and helps Muslims understand the Qur’an through his teachings / and example / his teaching and practices (the Sunnah) influence Shari’ah law / his flight to Madinah was the beginning of the Ummah (community of Muslims) / it marked the start of the Islamic calendar / he united the tribes through a common faith / he was a great political and religious leader / he was a role model that all could trust / from an early age he had a reputation for honesty and fair dealing / he practised what he preached / gave religious freedom / cared for the vulnerable / gave rights to women, etc.
Sources of authority:
‘He is God’s Messenger and the seal of the prophets’ (Qur’an 33:40) ‘You have in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern’ (Qur’an 33:21) ‘We have sent among you a Messenger of your own’ (Qur’an 2:151) ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah’ (the Shahadah) Accept all other sources of authority that correctly support the beliefs given.
Q1.5: ‘Humans cannot understand the nature of God.’
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Muslim teaching • reach a justified conclusion.
[SPaG 3 marks]
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Q2 Islam: Practices
Answer:
In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view and understanding of relevant evidence and information. References to religion applied to the issue. relevant evidence and information. Clear reference to religion. relevant evidence and information.
Arguments in support
God is transcendent / he is separate from this world / beyond and outside space and time / his etern nature means that he has no beginning or end / limitless / so exempt from the boundaries of the spa temporal universe / ‘nothing there is like him’ (Qur’an 42:11) / omnipotent / omniscient / omnipresen such qualities make God totally beyond human understanding / ‘no vision can grasp him…he is abo all comprehension’ (Qur’an 6:103) / the nature of humanity makes it impossible to understand God / humans are finite creatures / limited spiritual understanding, etc.
Arguments in support of other views
God created the universe and keeps it in existence / he is active in it / he controls the events of histo / he is immanent / he is very close to humans / he guides those who are willing to heed him / ‘we are closer to a human than his jugular vein’ (Qur’an 50:16) / ‘and he is with you wherever you may be’ (Qur’an 57:4) / God has revealed himself to humans through the holy books, especially the Qur’an / and through Muhammad and other prophets / through angels / Muslims can understand something o God’s nature through his 99 Beautiful Names / through religious experience such as prayer, etc. [Plus SPaG 3 ma Q2 Islam: Practices
Q2.1: Which one of the following explains the duty of Khums?
Put a tick () in the box next to the correct answer. A Praying three times a day B Fasting from dawn to dusk C Going on pilgrimage D Paying a religious tax
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority Answer: D Paying a religious tax
Q2.2: Give two reasons why the Night of Power is important for Muslims.
Answer:
beliefs, practices and sources of authority It marks the beginning of God’s revelation to Muhammad / Jibril started revealing the Qur’an / it mark the call of Muhammad / observing it is thought to give Muslims the benefits of worshipping for a thousand months / ‘the Night of Glory is better than a thousand months’ (Qur’an 97:2–3), etc.
Q2.3: Explain two ways in which the story of Ibrahim (Abraham) influences how Muslims in
Great Britain today celebrate Id-ul-Adha.
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Answer:
influence on individuals, communities and societies To be a ‘detailed explanation’, the influence of the way must be included. The festival celebrates how Ibrahim and Ishmael were willing to carry out God’s will / Ibrahim discovered that it was a ram that he had slaughtered / British Muslims on hajj sacrifice a lamb / some the meat is processed and tinned to be distributed globally to the poor, etc. Muslims not on hajj may buy a lamb from the slaughterhouse / it will have been ritually slaughtered / they keep one third / give another to relatives and neighbours / give another third to the poor, etc. Instead of a lamb, they may donate money instead of meat / to help those in need / they are influenc to do this by having heard the imam preach in the mosque about the example of Ibrahim’s sacrifice,
Q2.4: Explain two Muslim beliefs about lesser jihad.
Refer to scripture 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 It is about fighting for Islam / to defend Allah / not for personal power / it is to gain freedom from tyran / not to extend national borders / nor to force people to convert / protection should be given to women and children / crops should not be harmed / mosques should not be destroyed / it must be a last reso all peaceful methods must have first been tried, etc.
Sources of authority:
‘Repel evil with what is seen as better, then your enemy will become your friend’ (Qur’an 41:34) ‘Those who have…striven for God’s cause…can look forward to God’s mercy’ (Qur’an 2:218) ‘The best jihad is the word of justice in front of an oppressive ruler’ (Hadith) Accept all other sources of authority that correctly support the beliefs given.
Q2.5: ‘For Muslims, the mosque is the best place for prayer.’
Evaluate this statement. In your answer you should: • give reasoned arguments to support this statement • give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view • refer to Muslim teaching • 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 and understanding of relevant evidence and information. References to religion applied to the issue. relevant evidence and information. Clear reference to religion. relevant evidence and information.
Arguments in support
Muslims are expected to attend Jummah prayer in the mosque / to join with other Muslims in prostration before God / to hear the Friday sermon / to understand from it more about important issu to receive guidance on how to be a more faithful Muslim / worshipping in the mosque gives a strong sense of being part of the Ummah / Muslims can support one another / help those in trouble / receiv help / the quiet atmosphere of the mosque creates the right atmosphere for prayer / all the facilities f wudu, etc are there / being part of a group of people all praying intensifies a sense of devotion, etc.
Arguments in support of other views
Prayer may be offered anywhere / providing the set procedures are followed / a clean place / facing Makkah, etc / being in a mosque is not necessary for this / there may not be a mosque nearby / a Muslim might be ill / women do not have to attend the mosque / it is the prayers offered and the intention of the heart that matter / not a ‘correct’ location / God will always answer prayer, wherever made / ‘Your Lord says, “Call on me and I will answer you”’ (Qur’an 40:60), etc. [Plus SPaG 3 ma