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Revision Notes and Potential Questions Islam BELIEFS PAPER 1 REvision notes and potential questions Islam BELIEFS PAPER 1 Definition/description of process Why important Symbolism of elements/actions Angel = An angel is made from the element of light, they have wings (____ is important to believers because______) (____________ represents _______________) and can move at the speed of light, they can appear in human form but can dazzle unlike humans. They have no gender and are part of The fact that angels exist and have seen For Mika’il the ‘Giver of rain’ is symbolic of the unseen world. Their purpose is to obey Allah has they have no heaven and hell is further evidence for an spiritual guidance and ‘Sustenance’ is free will. afterlife. symbolic of human’s physical needs – he Roles = They act only according to Allah’s command and complete Angels watching over Muslims is important looks after both. all Allah asks; they watch over humanity, bring peace and instil fear as it can bring good behaviour. Many of the angels feature in the afterlife in unbelievers. They record all thoughts and actions and report on Judgement Day. There are angels for many areas of life and also in Angels brought the Qur’an and are a having specific roles in a soul’s journey to paradise and hell connection between Man and Allah. paradise. Jibril – the angel of holiness – always brings good news. Has Angels will herald the end of time and the The belief that Jibril and Mika’il have both appeared to Ibrahim, Mary and Muhammad. The first to be given life reign of Allah. seen heaven and hell and their responses by Allah and has seen paradise and hell. He is talked about both in Angles are with Muslims now helping them to what they saw are symbolic of the road the Qur’an and Hadith without them even knowing. to heaven being very hard whist the road Mika’il - known as the giver of rain and sustenance with tradition to hell is wide and easy. saying he resides in heaven. He constantly asks Allah for mercy for Angels – Risalah Their reaction to what they saw provides a humans – it is believed he provides spiritual help and physical help. symbolic warning that their faith needs to He has seen both heaven and hell and is the friend of humans as he be strong and their actions good. knows what awaits them – the path to paradise being thinner than a human hair. Relevant teachings How this influences believers today Explaining two teachings about (believing____, I will____) Surah 21:73 – They do not precede Him in speech and (only) Surah 21 makes the point that angels obey Allah, according to His commandment do they act’. and this is their only job. Believing that angels watch over peoples’ actions and will have a record on Judgement Surah 19:4 – ‘We don’t descend except for the command of Surah 19 states that angels only come to earth Day means Muslims have to think about what our Lord’. when commanded by Allah. they do in their daily lives. Knowing angels watch over Muslims gives them Surah 82:11 – ‘Honourable, recording (your deeds); they are Surah 82 explains that angels record the actions of comfort to know they are not alone. aware of what you do’. humans. Believing that angels bring messages from Allah gives importance to documents like the Qur’an. Surah 2:177 – ‘Virtue …means to believe in Allah alone, the Surah 2 insists that Muslims should believe in the Last Day, the angels, the book, and the Prophets…’ existence of angels. Believing that angels have been active in the Surah 35:1 – ‘Praise be to Allah, who created the heavens and Surah 35 describes angels as creations of Allah, world previously shows Allah will help those earth, who made the angels messengers with wings – two, who have wings (making them different to with faith. three or four pairs’. humans), and which were created in pairs. 1m Question Examples Relevant teachings 2m Question Examples Surah 21:73 – ‘They do not precede Him in speech and (only) Which angel took the Qur’an to Muhammad? according to His commandment do they act’. Give two ways Muslims believe angels have helps humans. A Israfil B Jibril C Izra’il D Mika’il Surah 19:4 – ‘We don’t descend except for the command of Give two roles which angels have in Islam. Which of these is not an angel? our Lord’. A Muhammad B Jibril C Izra’il D Mika’il Surah 82:11 – ‘Honourable, recording (your deeds); they are Give the names of two angels in Islam. aware of what you do’. Who do angels obey? A Allah B Adam C Muhammad D No one Surah 2:177 – ‘Virtue … means to believe in Allah alone, the Give two effects on a Muslims’ life through their belief in Last Day, the angels, the book, and the Prophets…’ angels. Surah 35:1 – ‘Praise be to Allah, who created the heavens and earth, who made the angels messengers with wings – two, three or four pairs’. Give two ways Muslim belief describes angels. Angels - Risalah 4m Question Examples 12m Questions Examples Explain two ways in which belief in angels ‘The angels are Allah’s gift to humans.’ influences Muslims today. ‘The angel Mika’il is more important than the angel Jibril in Explain two ways in which belief in the angel 5m Question Examples Islam.’ Jibril influences Muslims today. Explain two Muslim teachings about the angel Mika’il. Evaluate the statement. In your answer Refer to Muslim teaching (Remember to answer these using two Developed arguments in support paragraphs and develop each idea) Explain two Muslim teachings about the role of Developed arguments for a different viewpoint angels. Reach a justified conclusion One way it influences Muslims today is…. (Remember the evaluation will often need you to know (Remember to answer these using two specific information – you can’t just waffle if you want good The second way it influences Muslims today paragraphs and develop each idea ) marks. Here it is not enough to know the concept and is….. One way it influences Muslims today is…. importance of angels, you need to know about two specific The second way it influences Muslims today is….. angels.) Definition/description of process Why important Symbolism of elements/actions Beneficence – All Loving (Al-Rahman) (____ is important to believers because______) (____________ represents _______________) Merciful – All merciful (Al Rahim) It is important that Muslims believe Allah is all The names Al-Rahman symbolises Allah’s These mean that Allah is kind and compassionate and loving as they know they are never alone. love in His 99 names. forgiving. Allah shows these by being just and fair. It is important he is merciful as being human The name Al-Rahim symbolises Allah’s Both these terms are referred to in the Qur’an and the in means Muslims make mistakes and so are able to mercy in His 99 names. daily prayer the names are recited 17 times. be forgiven and hopefully make amends. The belief that Allah is All-loving and All- It is important as Allah is merciful to them that merciful symbolically shows that Paradise is There is a great need for Allah to have both these they are merciful to others who wrong them. still reachable at death and judgement. qualities for humankind’s sake. The love and mercy of There are many tests in life which human fail so Suffering in the world is symbolic of the Allah are shown in the prophets he sent and in the rules Allah’s being merciful means that Paradise is still tests of this life and without Allah’s of the Qur’an. The fact of human weakness means Allah reachable – which it wouldn’t be if Allah’s love beneficence and mercy no tests would be has to be merciful – if human repent – Allah forgives. and mercy didn’t exist. passed. Allah’s compassion surrounds Muslims all the time. Beneficence and mercy – qualities of Allah Relevant teachings How this influences believers today (believing____, I will____) Surah 20:5 – ‘The Beneficent is established on the Throne’ Muslims can truth Allah loves them which influences them to try and show love to ‘Bismillah ah-Rahman ah-Rahim’ – In the name of Allah, others. the most merciful, the most loving – starts each Surah. Explaining two teachings about Muslims personally need Allah’s forgiveness again and again so this should influence Surah 1:1-2 – ‘Praise be to Allah, Lord of the universe, Surah 20 tells us that Allah is the ruler, and is kind. them to be merciful to others. most compassionate, most merciful…’ All humans know they are not perfect through with Allah being merciful it Surah 19:96 – ‘Indeed, those who believe and do good The start of each Surah reminds Muslims of Allah’s influences them to not give up, to try to do deeds, the Beneficent will bestow love upon them’. beneficent nature – as this if this is one his most their best as Paradise is always open to important characteristics. them. Surah 2:143 – ‘For Allah is to all people Most surely full Surah 1 praises Allah and reminds of His key Allah’s mercy influences them to truly of kindness, Most Merciful’. characteristics, one of which is beneficence. repent to be forgiven for sins. Surah 19 says that Allah loves and so rewards those who Believing that Allah is all-loving influences Hadith – God Almighty is good and loves goodness. believe and carry out good deeds. them to think that the tests Allah puts in Surah 2 says that Allah is kind to everyone – suggesting their way will never be more than they can without prejudice.
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