Re exam

Question 1

How many days did it take for God to create the world?

Answer 1

6 days, on the 7th day he rested

Question 2

What is the most common explanation for suffering?

Answer 2

It’s a test

Question 3

What is redemption?

Answer 3

Being freed from sin

Question 4

What is Usal Al Din?

Answer 4

• Tawhid
• Adalat
• Nabuwwah
• Immamate
• Qiyamath

Question 5

What is Nabbuwath?

Answer 5

Prophets chosen by Allah

Question 6

What is the Arabic name of angels?

Answer 6

Malakaih

Question 7

What does Azrail the angel do?

Answer 7

The angel of death

Question 8

What does Mikail the angel do?

Answer 8

Guardian of heaven, sends rain thunder and lightning.

Question 9

What does Israfil the angel do?

Answer 9

Angel of the last judgement - will blow the trumphet

Question 10

What is Qitab?

Answer 10

Holy books in Islam sent by Allah

Question 11

What is Qadr?

Answer 11

The idea that god knows and determine everything that will happen in the universe.

Question 12

Give a reason for suffering relating to God’s omniscience

Answer 12

It’s a part of God’s creation, beyond human understanding

Question 13

Give two reasons for evil and suffering

Answer 13

• Moral

* Natural

Question 14

What are techniques you can do to relieve suffering?

Answer 14

• Pray
• Help others
• Ask Imam or Pope
• Read bible or Quran
• Read Hadith
• Follow sunnah

Question 15

What is a reason for suffering relating to evil entities?

Answer 15

Devils whispers

Question 16

Why is Laylatul Qadr important for Muslims?

Answer 16

It’s the Night of Power where the Quran was revealed to prophet Muhammad on Mount Arafat

Question 17

Explain two ways in which heavens and he’ll influence Muslims today

Answer 17

• They will refrain from committing sins
• They will be motivated to commit good deeds in order to go to heaven
• Muslims will repent after wrong doings as they believe they will be held accountable for their bad deeds on the day of judgement

Question 18

Explain two Muslim teachings about Tawhid

Answer 18

• Fundamental belied for Sunni AND Shia muslims

* First part of shahadah and is the heart of every muslim’s faith

Question 19

Give two rituals that muslims perform during salah

Answer 19

• Reciting from Quran
• Bowing down/prostrating
• Praising Allah

Question 20

Explain two contrasting ways of salah

Answer 20

• Sunni: praying 5x a day/ Shia: praying 3x a day.

* Sunni: praying on a prayer mat/ Shia: praying on a natural material

Question 21

Explain why Eid is important to muslims

Answer 21

• Starting the day with special prayer
• Sacrifice is done
• Meeting with friends and exchanging gifts

Question 22

Explain two ways in which Jesus’s crucifixion influences Christians today

Answer 22

• Ask for forgiveness, as Jesus died for their sins

* They will pray to Jesus because he sacrificed his life for them

Question 23

Explain two ways in which the worldwide Church works for reconciliation.

Answer 23

•Preaching and providing people with what the Bible teaches about reconciliation

Question 24

FOR arguments to the statement “A loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell”

Answer 24

• God is omnibenevolent
• Parbale of Sheep and Goats suggest that God sends bad people to hell and good people to heaven
• If God was omnibenevolent and omnipotent he would have power to prevent people from sinning and sending people to hell

Question 25

AGAINST argument to the statement, “A loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell”

Answer 25

* All humans have to do is obey God’s rules in order to prevent going to hell * He is merciful as he gave his only son to the world * Some people have sinned a lot and they should be punished * In purgatory God gives humans a chance to be purified * We create our own misery

Question 26

Give two actions muslims perform during Hajj

Answer 26

* Circulating the ka’bah (tawaf) | * Throwing stones at three pillars representing the devil

Question 27

Explain two contrasting Muslim beliefs about Alms.

Answer 27

* Sadaqah (voluntary payment) * Zakah (compulsory payment) * Khums (20% tax payed my Shias)

Question 28

Explain two Muslim beliefs about the role of prophets. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching

Answer 28

* They represent a good role model | * All their stories have morals

Question 29

‘The Qur’an is the only authority a Muslim needs in life.’ Evaluate this statement.FOR

Answer 29

•Unchanged word of Allah

Question 30

‘The Qur’an is the only authority a Muslim needs in life.’ Evaluate this statement.AGAINST

Answer 30

* Hadith * Sunnah * Immamate

Question 31

“Jummah is more important that daily prayers” evaluate FOR

Answer 31

•Whole community come together to pray which please Allah

Question 32

“Jummah is more important that daily prayers” evaluate AGAINST

Answer 32

* Daily prayers you pray more often * Everyone in the world prays at the same time * You’re reminded of Allah more