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Who drafted and declared the first constitution of medinah and when

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Prophet Muhammad in the year 622 AD

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What did the first constitution of medinah give birth to

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The idea of a geographical action which would include all faiths and cultures in one single nation

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State 3 things the constitution of medinah guaranteed

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Protection of human rights
Protection of women rights
Religious freedom

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Who established the first Muslim State

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Prophet Muhammad PBUH

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Give in an example of a country that follows Sharia Law

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Iran

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Give 3 examples of laws within a state governed by Sharia Law e.g Iran

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Women must cover their heads with a headscarf when outside
Alcohol is strictly forbidden on religious grounds
Sex outside of marriage and Adulterly is illegal

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What quote from Prophet Muhammad shows that Muslims believe Allah was the first being to exist

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“First of all, there was nothing but Allah”

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What quote from the Quran states that Allah created the earth

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“Who created the heavens and the Earth in 6 days”

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State 3 ways that the Big Bang Challenges Islam

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God is not the first cause
Challenges God making things in stages
Challenges humans being unique

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Who created The Big Bang Theory

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Lemaître

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Who do Muslims see caused the Big Bang

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Allah

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Who created the Steady State Theory

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Fred Hoyle

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What is the Steady State Theory

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The belief that the universe has no start or end and has always existed

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How does the Steady State Theory critic Islam 2 things

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Challenges the idea that Allah is eternal and that Allah created the Earth

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What is one issue with the Steady State Theory

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It is rejected by most in favour of The Big Bang

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Who invented the Expanding Universe Theory

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Alexander Friedmann

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What is the Expanding Universe Theory

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The theory that the universe is steadily expanding and is in constant motion

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What quote from the Quran supports the Expanding Universe Theory

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“We Who are steadily expanding it”

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Define religious pluralism

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The belief in 2 or more religious worldviews as being acceptable

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Who is the main scholar of religious pluralism

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John Hick

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What are the 3 things that Hick suggests religious traditions differ in

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Historical facts
Trans-historical facts
Conceptions of the real

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Define trans-historical facts

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Things that can’t be established through history or empirical data

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What 2 concepts do Christianity and Islam share

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Miracles
Miraculous births

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How does Hick suppose religions resolve issues on historical facts

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By application of the historical method

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How does Hick suppose religions resolve differences on concepts of the Real
All religious traditions are authentic manifestations of the real
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What does Hick believe about religious beliefs that falsify other religious beliefs
They should be treated as mythological
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Define social pluralism
An attitude or policy regarding the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society
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Define Believers in Islam
Those who are Muslims
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Define disbelievers
Those who are atheists
30
Define People of the Book
Jews and Christians
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Why are Jews and Christians considered people of the book
Because of their similarities in believing in specific prophets e.g Musa and Isa
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What are considered to be the heart of every Muslim community
The Family
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What are 3 things most Muslims believe a strong family means
Greater love Greater support Greater stability
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad shows the importance of the family
“The one who severs the ties of kinship will not enter Paradise”
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Who is seen as the heart of the Muslim Family
The mother
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What is the mother responsible for in the family
Teaching children about halal and haram in the home
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad PBUH shows the importance of the mother in the family
“Paradise is under the feet of the mother”
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What are 2 things the father is responsible for in the family
Taking the children to the mosque Providing for the wife and child
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What quote from Prophet Muhammad PBUH shows the role of the child
“The child is the master for seven years: and a slave for seven years and an adviser for seven years”
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In many Islamic societies what is the woman’s role known as
The home
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In Many Islamic societies what is the man’s role known as
The working world
42
Give 3 examples of important woman in Islam
Khadija Ayesha Zaynab
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Who is Khadija
Wife of the prophet also a businesswoman and social activist
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Who is Ayesha 3 features
Seen as a female scholar teacher by Sunni Muslims Lead an uprising when perceived injustice
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Who was Bint al Shati
Egypt’s leading female Islamic writer and scholar
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What does Bint al Shati argue against
The belief that men from our nation who want to eliminate our humanity in the name of Islan
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What has Bint Al Shati been criticised for not challenging
Man has a legal and natural right to guardianship over her
48
Who is Haleh Afshar
A Muslim Feminist and founder of the Muslim Women’s network
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What quote from Haleh Afshar shows that Islam gave women rights centuries ago
“Islam gave rights to women 14 centuries ago that I’m still fighting for in Britain today”
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What is Afshar’s key views (Name 3)
Quran verses are wrongly interpreted Contribution of women have been erased on purpose by men Modern Muslims are backwards looking
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What London Borough has the highest Muslim population
Tower Hamlets
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What is pushing Muslims away from integrating to society
Islamophobia
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Who says that Islamophobia is pushing Muslims away
Dilly Hussain
54
State 3 ways that Muslims may have Assimilated into the UK
Food Dress Education
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State the 3 aims of the MCB
Putting a stop to far right extremism in Britain Encouraging Muslims to play a role in the public life To empower Muslim communities in British society
56
State 3 misinterpretations of Islam
That women are oppressed That Jihad is a holy war That Sharia Law is aggressive
57
What event do many people believe has led to an increase in Islamophobia
9/11
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What quote from Ogan shows that the media has a powerful impact on people
“Media coverage on Muslims and Islam is likely to shape opinions on those who have limited or no contact with the religion”
59
Name 2 companies that aim to tackle Islamophobia and help victims
MCB Tell Mama
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In 2007-2009 what percentage of Main issues addressed about Islam was about War and terror and was about Arts and culture
0% Arts and Culture 42% War and Terror
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Who conducted the study on main issues presented by Fox News and CNN in 2007-2009
Sadia
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From the Research in Cardiff University what percentage of newspapers about Muslims were negative
60%
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Who analysed how Muslims are portrayed in films e.g Aladdin
Sardar and Davies

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