GCSE RS- Islam

What is a Shi'a muslim?

A Muslim who believes that leadership belongs to the ahl al-bayt

What is a Sunni Muslim?

A Muslim who believes Abu Bakr was the first of four rightly guided leaders after the prophet Muhammad.

What are the six beliefs of Sunni Muslims?

Belief in Allah, Belief in the angels of Allah, belief in the books of Allah, belief in the messengers of Allah, belief in the Day of Judgement, belief in the decree of Allah

Why are the six beliefs important for Muslims?

They are mentioned in the Kitab al-iman Hadith, are the foundation of Sunni Muslims' faith, take you down the right path and you will earn the pleasure of Allah

What are the five roots of Usul ad-Din for Shi'a Muslims?

Tawhid, Nubuwwah, Adalat, Imamah, Mi'ad

What is Tawhid?

The oneness of Allah

What is Nubuwwah?

Belief in prophethood

What is Adalat?

Divine justice

What is Imamah?

God-given leadership

What is Mi'ad?

Belief that there will be a Day of Judgement and Resurrection

Why are the 5 roots important for Shi'a Muslims?

Most important elements of Shi'a Muslim faith, obeying the commands of Allah, prophet Muhammad and the ahl al-bayt

What does it mean if Allah is immanent?

Allah acts in the world

What does it mean if Allah is transcendent?

Allah is above and beyond his creation

What does it mean if Allah is omnipotent?

Allah is all-powerful

What does it mean if Allah is beneficent?

Allah is kind and generous

Why are the characteristics of Allah important?

Helps them understand his nature and establish a close nature with him through worship, Muslims can aim to reflect certain divine attributes

What is a prophet?

A messenger chosen by Allah to teach humanity what is right and wrong

What is Risalah?

The system of communication between Allah and people through prophets

Why is belief in Risalah important?

It's how Allah communicates with people, Muslims follow their teachings, set an example of how to live and Muslims strive to imitate them

What does the prophet Adam teach Muslims?

To follow Allah's commands and to not allow Satan tempt them

What does the prophet Ibrahim show Muslims?

The high moral standards he reached and the importance of learning from his life and faith

What are kutbullah?

books of Allah

What is a revelation?

Communication from Allah, often through an angel

What are the Sahifah?

The scrolls of Ibrahim and Moses

What is the Tawrat?

The Torah

What are the Zabur?

Psalms of David

What is the Injil?

Original Gospel of Isa

What is the Qur'an?

Allah's final revelation to the prophet Muhammad

Why are Muslim holy books important?

Contain messages from Allah, give important moral guidance, the Qur'an is the ultimate guide for Muslims today

Wat are Malaikah?

Angels

Wat are Kiraman katibin?

The noble scribes, the angels who note every person's good and bad deeds

What did Jibril do?

Delivered the whole Qur'an to the prophet Muhammad over 23 years

What is Izra'il?

The angel of death, takes the soul of every person and returns it to Allah

Who is Mika'il?

Angel who oversees the provision and maintenance of life

Why are angels important for Muslims?

Play a crucial role in operating and maintaining the universe, help believers in their time of need, kiraman katibin help Allah decide what happens to every individual in the after life

What is Al-Qadr?

Predestination, the belief that Allah has preordained certain things and put in place fixed universal laws

What is akhirah?

Life after death

Why is predestination important for Muslims?

Affirms Allah's omnipotence, the laws of the universe are designed for the benefit of humanity, Allah's knowledge helps all Muslims understand that everything happens for a reason and is all part of Allah's plan

What is barzakh?

Stage between death and the time of judgement

What is the nature of Jannah?

"What a pleasant resting place!"- beautiful and attractive, paradise

What is the nature of Jahannam?

"fire will scorch their faces and their lips will be twisted in pain"- place of pain and suffering

How do teachings about life after death affect Muslims today?

Affects how they live and treat others as they are being judged, will strive to follow the Qur'an so they are judged favourably, promise of paradise for good deeds offers Muslims hope

What is justice?

Doing what is right and fair based on the law

Why is justice important in Islam?

One of Allah's characteristics is Al'Adl, the prophet Muhammad assisted anyone who might have been the victim of injustice

What is crime?

An act that is against the law

What is Hudud?

Crimes against God which have a fixed punishment

What is Qisas?

Crimes against individuals or families where the victim's nearest relatives are able to choose their preferred punishment

What is Ta'zir?

Crimes for which punishment is not stated in the Qur'an or the Hadith and is therefore led to the discretion of a qadi

What is a qadi?

A judge in Muslim law

What does Islam teach about drugs, alcohol and gambling?

"With intoxicants and gambling, Satan seeks only to incite emmity and hatred among you and stop you remembering God and prayer"

What does the Muslim Chaplains Association do?

Provides support, assistance, rehabilitation for offenders and ex offenders

Wjat does the charity Mosaic do?

Has an ex-offender mentoring programme

+What is fitrah?

The nature humans are born with?

What are Muslim responses to suffering?

God cannot be blamed for evil that humans cause each other, suffering can teach resilience and provide opportunities for humans to do good, Islam teaches people to relieve the pain and suffering of others

What is qisas?

The law of retaliation

What is blood money?

Money paid to the relatives of a murder victim

Why might punishments be needed in society?

To deter people from committing crimes, retribution (face consequences), to protect society and to reform criminals

What is forgiveness?

To pardon a person for a wrong they have done

What is restorative justice?

An action that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders?

What are the steps to restorative justice?

Repentance from the offender, forgiveness from the victim/ victim's family, reconciliation between the two parties

What is the Madinah Charter?

A constitution or set of laws for the state Muhammad established in Madinah

What is a fair trial?

A public hearing by an independent tribunal established by law

What is torture?

Inflicting severe pain on someone

Wjat is trial y jury?

A trial where the jury's decision directs the action of the judge

What is utilitarianism?

The idea that whatever promotes the greatest good or happiness to the greatest number of people is what is morally right

What is capital punishment?

Legal killing of a person for committing a crime

When was the death penalty abolished in the UK?

1998

What is treason?

Being disloyal to one's country, plotting to overthrow the government

What is apostasy?

Leaving a religion

What are the 10 obligatory acts?

Salah, Sawm, Hajj, Zakah, Khums, Jihad, Amr bil ma'roof, Nahi anil munkar, Tawalla, Tabarra

What is Salah?

Praying 5 times a day

What is Sawm?

Fasting during the month of Ramadan

What is Hajj?

Pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia

What is Zakah?

Alms to be given based on ownership of things like gold, cattle and crops, 2.5% wealth

What is Khums?

Tax set at 20% for causes set by Shi'a leaders

What is Jihad?

Striving in the way of Allah

What is Amr bil ma'roof?

Encouraging good actions

What is Nahi anil munkar?

Discouraging evil actions

What is Tawalla?

Association with good people

What is Tabarra?

Disassociation with evil people

Why are the 10 obligatory acts important?

Guide the practices of Shi'a Muslims, show commitment to Islam through actions, connect with Allah, purify their hearts, ease suffering of the poor and promote a better society

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Shahadah, Salah, Sawm, Zakah and Hajj

What is Shahadah?

The declaration of belief which Muslims are required to say, "None worthy of worship except Allah"

What is wudu?

Purification ritual to ensure one is clean before prayer

What times should Salah be carried out?

Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha

What is qiblah?

The direction of prayer, towards Makkah

What is rak'ah?

Set of movements and words in each Salah

What is an imam?

A person who leads Salah

Wat is jummah prayer?

A special congregation held every Friday, usually in the mosque

What is Ramadan?

A month of fasting

What is thje purpose of fasting?

Helps Muslims appreciate what they have, teaches self-restraint, get closer to Allah, brings community closer, make them purer, both spiritually and physically

Who is excused from fasting?

The sick, travellers, the elderly, people on medication, pregnant and breastfeeding women, young children

What is Laylat al-Qadr?

Night of Power

What is I'tikaf?

A period of retreat in the mosque during the last days of Ramadan for worship

What is Nisab?

The amount of wealth above which a Muslim needs to have to pay Zakah

What is sadaqah?

Voluntary charity

What is the Ka'bah?

Cube shaped building in Makkah which Muslims believe was the first house of Allah on Earth

What is Tawaf?

Anti-clockwise circuit of the Ka'bah, completed 7 times during Hajj

What is greater jihad?

Striving spiritually to resist evil in oneself

What is lesser jihad?

Striving physically to resist an evil in the world