What are the 2 main groups in Islam?
Sunni and Shia
Which Muslim group believes in the Six beliefs?
Sunni
Which Muslim group believes in Usul ad-Din
Shi'a
Outline 3 of the 6 beliefs in Islam
Belief in Allah
Belief in the angels of Allah
Belief in the books of Allah
Explain 2 ways that the six beliefs are expressed in Muslim communities (5 Marks)
One way that the Six beliefs are expressed in Muslim communities is through prayer. Muslims
express gratitude to Allah for the life they have been given and they look to the Hadith sahih Muslim
where it says 'faith is that you believe in Allah'
Another way is at funerals. This also reminds Muslims that their time on earth is limited and they will
need to answer to Allah for how they lived
Explain 2 reasons why the 6 beliefs are important to Muslims (5 marks)
One reason is because by following for example: the belief in Allah . Sunni Muslims believe they will
be in on the right path and earn the pleasure of Allah Also they look to the Hadith Sahih Muslim
where it says 'faith is that you believe in Allah'
Muslims also believe that the 6 beliefs are important because it is compulsory for Sunni Muslims.
Therefore Muslims believe that if you do not do it you are disrespecting Allah
and therefore there will be less chance that you receive Jannah
Outline 3 reasons why the six beliefs are important to Muslims
It is compulsory for all Sunni Muslims
Believing in the Six beliefs will gain the pleasure of Allah
Believing in the Six beliefs will increase the chances of a Muslim entering heaven
Explain 2 of the 6 beliefs
Belief in Allah. Believing in Allah is the belief that he is the Supreme Being, creator of the universe
and that without him nothing would exist.
Belief in the Angels of Allah. This is a belief that Angels are heavenly beings created by Allah to
perform various tasks
Outline 3 of the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din
Oneness/ Tahwid
Prophets/ Nubuwwah
Justice/Adl
Explain 2 belief in Usul ad-Din affects the lives of Shi'a Muslims today
, One way belief in 'Usual ad-Din affects the lives of Shi'a Muslims today is that they worship no
other God except Allah This because the first of the five roots is Tawhid, which forbids Shirk
A second way belief in Usul ad-Din affects the lives of Shi'a Muslims today is that they try to
be fair in their dealings with others. This is because of their belief that Allah is just
Explain 2 reasons why the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din (5 marks)
Muslims also believe that the 5 Roots of Usul ad-Din are important because it is compulsory for Shi'a
Muslims. Therefore Muslims believe that if you do not do it you are disrespecting Allah and therefore
there will be less chance that you receive Jannah
It is also important as by believing in the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din you are showing more faith in Allah.
This means that you can develop a personal relationship with him and receive his pleasure
Outline 3 reasons why Usul ad-Din is important
It is compulsory for all Shi'a Muslims
Believing in the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din will gain the pleasure of Allah
Believing in the 5 roots of Usul ad-Din will increase the chances of a Muslim entering heaven
Explain 2 of the 5 roots of Usul ad-din (5 marks)
Muslims believe belief in the oneness of Allah this is the belief that Allah is unique and without
equals. Muslims look to the quote 'God the one'
Muslims believe in Prophet hood. This is the belief that there has been a chain of messengers, from
Adam to Prophet Muhammad, that have been sent to preach tahwid
Outline 3 characteristics of Allah
Benevolent
Merciful
Everlasting
Explain 2 Muslim beliefs about Allah (5 marks)
Muslims believe in Tahwid. This is the belief that Allah is unique without any partner which
highlights the oneness of God. When Muslims say this they look to the quote in the Qur'an: 'Shun
false Gods'
Muslims also believe that Allah is omnipotent. This means that he is all-powerful and that he can
create everything from nothing and can do whatever he wills
Outline 3 beliefs about Allah
Muslims believe Allah is one
Muslims believe Allah is beneficent
Muslims believe Allah is omnipotent
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