GCSE Religious Studies

Revision Activities

Paper 2: Islam

Question 1: Beliefs

Keywords: Do you know them?

Match the keyword with the correct definition. Colour-code each matching pair.

Adalat Books of Allah

Ahl al-bayt The holy law of Islam which covers all aspects of life

Hadith A messenger chosen by Allah to teach humanity what is right and wrong

Kutuballah Divine justice; also known as ‘Adl

Mi’ad Day of Resurrection and Judgement

Prophet Muslims who believe that leadership belongs to the ahl al-bayt

Risalah Sayings of Prophet Muhammad

Scripture People of the Prophet’s house (family)

Shari’ah Muslims who believe Abu Bakr was the first Rightly Guided Caliph after

Prophet Muhammad

Shia The belief that Allah is above and beyond his creation

Sunni A holy book or text given by Allah through a prophet

Transcendence The channel of communication between God and humanity, through

prophets

What other keywords might it be linked to?

TAWHID

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

Write an appropriate exam-style question with the keyword in it. Answer it.

Question:

Answer:

Any additional notes:

What other keywords might it be linked to?

RISALAH

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

Write an appropriate exam-style question with the keyword in it. Answer it.

Question:

Answer:

Any additional notes:

What other keywords might it be linked to?

MALAIKAH

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

Write an appropriate exam-style question with the keyword in it. Answer it.

Question:

Answer:

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What other keywords might it be linked to?

Akhirah

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

Write an appropriate exam-style question with the keyword in it. Answer it.

Question:

Answer:

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What other keywords might it be linked to?

QUr’aN

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

Write an appropriate exam-style question with the keyword in it. Answer it.

Question:

Answer:

Any additional notes:

What other keywords might it be linked to?

Usul ad-din

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

Write an appropriate exam-style question with the keyword in it. Answer it.

Question:

Answer:

Any additional notes:

What other keywords might it be linked to?

Al-Qadr

How does this link to other beliefs? Draw a picture or diagram that

helps you to remember its

meaning:

Definition:

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Question:

Answer:

Any additional notes:

Odd one out

Look at each of the trios of key terms. Identify which is the odd one out in each trio (circle or highlight it)

and explain why you have chosen that one in the space provided.

1. Risalah Nubuwwah Tawhid

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2. Malaikah Qur’an Akhirah

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3. Ibrahim Isa Muhammad

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Beat the teacher

This is an information sheet on holy books, however there are 38 mistakes in it. Find and correct them in green pen.

The quran * muslims believe gods first revelation came to Muhammad in the month of Ramadan. * God had sent it three times before but each time it was distorted * The message was sent in a way that it couldn’t be preserved and could never be distorted. * Uthman decided it was essential to have an official verson of the Qur’an. * The Qur’an is not the literal world of God, so it must be true and must be believed. * it has 113 chapters. * The Qur’an tells Muslims to avoid any acts identified as halal (forbidden) such as gambling. * Muhammad was sent the Qur’an because he could read and write, therefore he couldn’t change the words. *Surah 114 is the longest surah,

The Tawwrat

* The Tawrat is the arabic word for the Bible * It was given to Noah. * The Qur’an does not mention the Torah. * The torah exists in its original language. * It was compiled while Musa was still alive.

Sahifa

* This is the most recent Muslim scripture, * They were received by Dawud and contain parable-like stories. * the scrolls were written on parchment and have been preserved over time. * It is agreed they were not a book but rather individual revelations

Psalms (Zabur)

* These are a collection of songs given to Ibrahim. * The main message of the Zabur is the messiah.

Omnipotent “We are nearer to man than his jugular vein.” (Surah

50:16)

Immanent In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

(Bismillah)

Just

“Your Lord is God, who created the heavens and earth in

six Days, then established Himself on the throne […] all

creation and command belong to Him. Exalted be God,

Lord of all the worlds!” (Surah 7:54)

Beneficent “Blessed be He in whose hands is dominion, and He over

all things hath power.” (Surah 67:1)

Transcendent “...your Lord’s bounty is not restricted.” (Surah

17:20)

Merciful “Those who commit injustice and wrong-doing on earth

shall be severely punished.” (Surah 42:42)

Match it!

Match up the characteristic of God with the image/symbol that shows its meaning and the correct quote

In the name of Allah,

Most Gracious,

Most

Praise be to Allah,

The and Sustainer of the

Most Gracious,

Most Merciful; Master of the Day of

It is you that we

And to You alone do we turn for help.

Show us the

Quote challenge

Replace the images

with the correct

words to translate

the quote.

What is the quote?

What is it telling

you?

Annotate it to show

‘ideNtify’ the incorrect point. (3)

Look at each of the three mark question and answer pairings. Identify the incorrect statement and

Outline three Muslim beliefs about angels. (3)

One belief is that they are made out of light. Another belief is that they send messages from God to

prophets. A third belief is that they have free will.

Outline three Muslim beliefs about risalah. (3)

One belief is that it is the channel of communication between angels and God. Another belief is that they

were chosen by God because they were trustworthy. A third belief is that Muhammad was the last in the

line.

Outline three of the Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din. (3)

One of the Five Roots is Tawhid, which is belief in the Oneness of God. Another belief is in al Qadr, which

is the belief that God has planned everything out for the world. A third is Adalat, which is God’s divine

justice.

If this is the answer, what is the

question?

Look at the answer below. Based on its content and structure, what question is being asked? How many

QUESTION: __________________________________________________________________________________

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One reason is because it is taught in the Qur’an, which is the word of Allah. As the Qur’an contains everything that Allah wants us to know, this must mean that he wants us to know about life after death and therefore belief in it is important. Another reason is because how you behave in this life effects what happens to you in your life after death, because Allah judges each person based on their actions in this life. This is shown in the Qur’an, which says: “It is Allah who gives you life, then gives you death; then He will gather you together for the Day of Judgement of which there is no doubt.”

It is a _______ mark question. I know this because _______________________________________________

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Another quote that could have been used is ____________________________________________________

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