RE Practice Exam Questions

Explain two ways that belief in Tawhid influences Muslims today (4 marks)

One way that belief in Tawhid influences Muslims today is through the recital of the Shahadah. In the Shahadah, Muslims state that they believe in one God only, as this practice is done multiple times a day, it reinforces the importance of Tawhid to believers.

Another way belief in Tawhid influence Muslims today is through the sin of shirk. The sin of shirk happens when you compare someone else to having the same amount of power as Allah, this is an unforgivable sin, so Tawhid is very important to Muslims as they do not want to commit Shirk.

Explain two of the six articles of faith (6 marks)

The belief in predestination is one of the six articles of faith for Sunni Muslims. Predestination is the belief that Allah has already determined everything that will ever happen, and he knows what will happen. Muslims believe that Allah is all powerful and has control over all of the universe. In the Qur’an it says, ‘Nothing will happen unless Allah wills it’, this shows his omnipotence and divine powers to control the universe

Another belief in the six articles of faith is belief in angels as messengers for Allah. Angels record the deeds of all humans for Allah, to be used on the Day of Judgement and communicate this information with Allah.

‘The Imamate is the most important belief in the five roots of Usul-ad-Din’. Evaluate this statement

For:

Symbolises the split in Islam into Sunni and Shia

Provide guidance for Muslims and display how to follow the faith, ‘And We made them Imams, guiding by Our command’

Against:

Tawhid - central to Islamic belief, important to both Sunni and Shia reinforced multiple times a day, ‘there is no God but Allah’

Resurrection - encourages Muslims to follow Allahs rules for good judgement, ‘Allah is the most merciful’ - Allah will be fair on the DoJ

Conclusion:

Tawhid more important, central to faith for both Sunni and Shi’a

Explain two ways that belief in Angels influences Muslims today (4)

One way that belief in Angels influences Muslims today is through a feeling of protection by the angels. One of the Angels roles is to protect humans from evil and sin, so Muslims will feel protected from these during their day to day lives.

Another way belief in angels influences Muslims today is through judgement. Angels record every thought and action in the book of deeds to be used on Judgement Day. This encourages Muslims to live a good, pure life to ensure they receive good judgement

Explain two Muslim beliefs about Tawhid (6)

One Muslim belief about Tawhid is in the oneness of Allah. Muslims believe that Allah is one singular being, nothing is like him and it is he who is solely responsible for the existence of the universe and everything within it. In the Qur’an it says, ‘there is no God but Allah’, this shows the unity of Allah and that there is nothing comparable to him.

Another Muslim belief about Tawhid is the sin of Shirk. This is when partners are associated with Allah or when images of Allah are created as they make an image of him. It is an unforgivable sin if not repented.

The most important belief about God is that he is omnipotent (12)

For:

Explains him as the creator and substainer of the universe - ‘Allah is the creator of all things’

Explains his abilities in predestination - ‘Nothing will happen unless Allah wills it’

Against:

Tawhid more important - ‘there is no God but Allah’ - central to their understanding of the faith

Angels more important - provide encouragement to be good as they will record in the book of deeds to be used on the DoJ

Conclusion:

Agree, his omnipotence explains his abilities to create the whole universe, creation is essential in all religions