Islamic Beliefs Practice Questions

Question 1

Give two articles of faith in Sunni Islam (2)

Answer 1

-Tawhid
-nubuwah
-angels
-kutub
-Akhirah
-al qadr

Question 2

Explain two ways the authority of the Quran may influence Muslims today (4)

Answer 2

-spiritually
= follow its rules, have faith in God
=reach jannah + add quote
Or
=tawhid = connection to religion through miracle stories

-morally
=mentions gods qualities
=eg all seeing so they would behave righteously
Or
=avoid backbiting and conflict
=and be kind eg give charity

Question 3

Explain 2 Muslim beliefs about predestination (5)

Answer 3

Predestination= Allah knows past present and future
= book of Qadr = “ordained the measure of the universe”
-causes Muslims to keep trust in God

Muslims believe things are done for the best
“he knows what you do not know”
only what God has decreed will happen to us

Shia belief - Free will
=Muslims can choose how to live their life

Question 4

“Prophet Adam can teach Muslims all they need to know” evaluate the statement (12)

Answer 4

-FOR = first prophet taught by God
=foundation of morality
=first to sin = God is all forgiving
=purpose of life was to worship

AGAINST= Holy books
=proves existence of God and tawhid

Against = prophet Muhammad
=‘he perfected’ the religion
=seal of prophets + sunnah

Question 5

Explain two beliefs of the nature of god (5)

Answer 5

-tawhid = surah 112 says ‘no one is comparable to Him’
-adalat in Shia Islam = fairness