Theme B

Question 1

Origins of universe- c

Answer 1

1. “By the word of the Lord were the heavens made…” – Psalm 33:6
   → Shows God’s power and involvement in creation; supports belief in a purposeful universe.
2. “For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth…” – Exodus 20:11
   → Reinforces the idea of a divine, ordered creation over six days.

Question 2

origins of universe i-

Answer 2

1. “He created the heavens and the earth in truth…” – Qur’an 6:73
   → Emphasizes God as the ultimate Creator with purposeful design.

Question 3

enviroment- c

Answer 3

1. “God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15
   → Humans have a responsibility to care for the earth (stewardship).
2. “Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky…” – Genesis 1:26
   → Dominion over animals, but interpreted by some as responsible care, not exploitation.
3. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” – Psalm 24:1
   → Affirms God’s ownership of the earth and human responsibility to respect it.

Question 4

enviroment- i

Answer 4

1. “Do not seek from it more than what you need.” – Hadith
   → Encourages avoiding waste and overuse of resources.
2. “The world is green and beautiful, Allah has appointed you as His stewards over it.” – Hadith
   → Stresses human duty to protect and preserve the environment

Question 5

animal abuse and use- c

Answer 5

1. “Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you.” – Genesis 9:3
   → Permits eating animals but implies responsibility for their use.
2. “The righteous care for the needs of their animals…” – Proverbs 12:10
   → Emphasizes kindness and welfare towards animals.

Question 6

animal abuse and use- i

Answer 6

1. “Whoever is kind to the creatures of God is kind to himself.” – Hadith
   → Advocates compassion towards animals.
2. “There is a reward for serving any living being.” – Hadith
   → Highlights the spiritual benefit of kindness to animals.

Question 7

value of human life- c

Answer 7

1. “So God created mankind in his own image…” – Genesis 1:27
   → Human life is sacred because it reflects God’s image.

Question 8

value of human life-i

Answer 8

1. “We created man from an extract of clay.” – Qur’an 23:12
   → God as Creator of humans; life is sacred and purposeful.
2. “He created you from a single soul…” – Qur’an 4:1
   → Stresses the unity and value of all human life

Question 9

abortion/euthanasia-c

Answer 9

1. “You shall not murder.” – Exodus 20:13
   → Generally opposes abortion and euthanasia; life is sacred.
2. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…” – Jeremiah 1:5
   → Supports the belief life begins at conception.

Question 10

abortion/euthanasia-i

Answer 10

1. “Do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden except by right.” – Qur’an 6:151
   → Abortion and euthanasia are forbidden except to save life (mother’s life).
2. “Do not kill your children for fear of poverty…” – Qur’an 17:31
   → Sanctity of human life; forbids unjust killing.
3. “No soul may die except by Allah’s leave…” – Qur’an 3:145
   → Life and death are controlled by God alone.

Question 11

death and afterlife- c

Answer 11

1. “I am the resurrection and the life.” – John 11:25
   → Belief in life after death and resurrection.
2. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life…” – Romans 6:23
   → Emphasizes eternal life as reward for faith.

Question 12

death and afterlife-i

Answer 12

1. “Every soul shall taste death.” – Qur’an 3:185
   → Life after death is certain; judgment follows.
2. “Those who believe and do righteous deeds will have gardens” – Qur’an 2:25
   → Paradise promised for the faithful.
3. “Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.” – Qur’an 2:156
   → Expresses acceptance of death and hope for mercy.