Question 3: Explain two ways in which a belief in the supremacy of God will influence today (4 marks). “Often you hear Muslims say ‘inshallah’ which means ‘God willing’ after they promise to do something. For example, if they are going to a football match they might say to a friend that they would meet them there ‘God willing’. That is because they believe that God is completely in charge of everything they do. If it is God’s will that they go to the match, they will be there, otherwise they won’t.”

Grade 1. With a partner discuss the sample Marks What is required One mark for a simple explanation of a relevant and accurate way in which a belief 1 answer. Is the focus of the answer 1 in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today e.g. putting God first in life correct? One mark for a detailed explanation of a relevant and accurate way in which a belief 2-4 2. Is anything missing from this answer? 2 in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today e.g. putting God first in life 3. What mark /4 would you give this Three marks for a detailed explanation of one relevant and accurate way in which a 5-6 3 belief in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today and one simple answer? explanation e.g. inshallah or putting God first in life. Fur marks for a detailed explanation of two relevant and accurate way in which a belief in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today and one simple 7-9 4. How could the answer be improved? 4 explanation e.g. inshallah, or putting God first in life. Hint! You need Question 3: Explain two ways in to include two ways and which a belief in the supremacy explain them both fully with relevant of God will influence Muslims 4 Minutes today (4 marks). examples..

Keywords: One way in which a belief Muslim in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims is…. Tawhid Another way in a belief in Monotheism the supremacy of God will Supremacy influence Muslims is…. Question 3: Explain two ways in Self-assess your exam question which a belief in the supremacy using the mark scheme below. of God will influence Muslims Give yourself a grade /4, 4 Minutes today (4 marks). Strength and a Next steps.

Marks What is required Grade One mark for a simple explanation of a relevant and accurate way in which a belief in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today e.g. 1 putting God first in life 1 One mark for a detailed explanation of a relevant and accurate way in which a belief in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today e.g. 2 putting God first in life 2-4 Three marks for a detailed explanation of one relevant and accurate way in which a belief in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today 3 and one simple explanation e.g. inshallah or putting God first in life. 5-6 Fur marks for a detailed explanation of two relevant and accurate way in which a belief in the supremacy of God will influence Muslims today 4 and one simple explanation e.g. inshallah, Tawhid or putting God first 7-9 in life. Islam beliefs & What is the difference between teachings Sunni & Shi’a Muslims? Sunday, 22 March 2020

Learning Objectives: To interpret the origins of Sunni & Shi’a Islam. (1-4) To explain the differences in key beliefs of Sunni & Shi’a Islam. (5-9)

What do you already know about Sunni & Shi’a Islam? When Muhammad died it wasn’t clear who would succeed him. Muslims split into two groups, Sunni and Shi’a. Sunnis elected Abu What is the Imamate? Bakr as their first Caliph. Shi’as believe that Muhammad named his Questions: cousin and son in law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, as his successor- so Ali 1. What is the Imamate? became the Shi’a’s first Imam. For Shi’as, it was important that Ali took control because they believed the prophet had appointed him 2. Why were Shia’ Muslims not happy by divine instruction and that leadership should follow the family with the first caliph? line. When Ali died, his son became the Imam. Each Imam that 3. What is the Imam in Shi’a Islam? followed was the son of the previous imam (with the exception of 4. What Shia Muslims believe about Husayn ibn Ali, who was the brother of Hasan ibn Ali) Muhammad al-Madhi? 5. Why do you think Muhammad is The Twelver branch of Shi’a Islam believes that there have been 10 twelve Imams in total. The last of the Imams is Muhammad al- refeered to as the ‘seal of the Minutes Madhi, who they believe has been kept alive by God and hidden prophets’ What do you think it somewhere eon Earth, and who will return with Jesus to bring justice and equality. means? 6. How is imamate important for The Twelvers believe that the Imams not only rule justly but are Shi’a Muslims? able to maintain and interpret the Qur’an and Shariah law without fault. They believe that the receiving of God’s law was completed Keywords: through Muhammad, but that guiding people, and preserving and Caliph- A person considered to be a political and religious explaining divine law, continued through Imams. The imamate is successor to the prophet Muhammad, and the leader of the important because people need divine guidance on how to live Sunni Muslim community correctly. The Twelvers believe that in each generation there has Imam- 1. a person who leads communal prayer; 2. in Shi’a always been an Imam who is the divinely appointed authority on all Islam, the title given to Ali and his successors. matters of faith and law, and is part of the Ahl Al-Bayt (Family of Imamate- The divine appointment of the Imam. Muhammad) Heritage

• Whenever a person of great importance dies the matter of succeeding and heritage are discussed. • Who will uphold their responsibilities in their absence?

• Can you think of another situation specific to the UK that will probably cause much debate on heritage and succession? 15 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZF7KuP8VjI

• Listen carefully to the conversation • What differences are there between Sunni and Shia Muslims? • Why are there different groups in the first place? Islam beliefs & What is the difference between teachings Sunni & Shi’a Muslims? Sunday, 22 March 2020

Learning Objectives: To interpret the origins of Sunni & Shi’a Islam. (1-4) To explain the differences in key beliefs of Sunni & Shi’a Islam. (5-9)

Write 3 similarities and 3 differences between Sunni and Shia groups of Muslims 10 Task: Use the Minutes information sheets to complete your A3 worksheet.

Stretch & challenge: Why do you think there are more Sunni Muslims than Shi’a Muslims? Do you think Sunni & Keywords: Write down the Sunni Islam Give three beliefs that both Shi’a Muslims can live definitions, next to the Sunni and Shi’a Muslims share. together in harmony? keyword. Belief 1 ______Explain your answer ………………………………… Qur’an - ______Belief 2 ………………………………… ………………………………… Sunnah - ______………………………………… ………………………………… Sunni - Belief 3 ______………………………………… ………………………………… Shi’a – ______………………………………...

Explain two differences between Sunni and Shi’a Islam Shi’a Islam. Difference 1 What percentage of Muslims are ……………………..…………………………………………… Sunni? ………… Shi’a? ………… ………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………..... In the middle-east which country Difference 2 has the most ……………………..…………………………………………… Sunni Muslims? ______………………………………………………………………….. Shi’a Muslims? ______………………………………………………………………..... Question 4: Explain two Muslim beliefs about the Sunnah. Refer to scripture or Keywords: sacred writings in your answer Sunnah (5 marks). Qur’an Sunni Shi’a Clearly separate the two parts of your answer. Give 5 Minutes reasons to support the opinions. Explain where your references have come from.

Sentence Starters: One Muslim belief about the Sunnah is... Because... Another Muslim belief in the Sunnah is… Because…