Islamic Beliefs and Practices

• Religious education
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

Islamic Beliefs and Practices

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the core texts and prophets in Islam and their significance. You will understand the concepts of Tawrat, Zabur, Injil, and Sahifah and their roles in Islamic tradition. You will recognize the importance of the Qur'an as the final and unaltered word of Allah. You will be able to distinguish between the roles of the Sunnah, Hadith, and Shari'ah in Islamic life. You will comprehend the key beliefs in the Five Roots of Usul al-Din and the Six Articles of Faith in Islam. You will appreciate the differences in core beliefs and practices between Sunni and Shi'a Islam. You will acknowledge the significance of key figures and angels in Islam and their roles. You will know about the life and prophethood of Muhammad and the history of the revelation of the Qur'an.

What do you already know about Islamic beliefs and practices?

Islamic Holy Books

Tawrat, Zabur, Injil, Sahifah, and Qur'an

Finality and Preservation of the Qur'an

The Qur'an as the final, unaltered word of Allah given to Muhammad, authentic only in Arabic.

Sunnah and Hadith

Records of Muhammad's practices. Collections of sayings attributed to Muhammad.

Shari'ah

Islamic law derived from the Qur'an, Sunnah, and Hadith.

Five Roots of Usul al-Din and the Six Articles of Faith

Core beliefs in Shi'a Islam, including the Oneness of Allah, Divine Justice, Prophethood, Imamate, and the Day of Resurrection. Core beliefs in Sunni Islam, including belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and predestination.

Sunni and Shi'a

Differences in beliefs and practices

Key Angels in Islam

Roles and Descriptions of key angels in Islam

Prophethood in Islam

Key Prophets and Muhammad's Life

Summary of Key Terms

Tawrat, Zabur, Injil, Sahifah, Qur'an, Sunnah, Hadith, Shari'ah, Five Roots of Usul al-Din, Six Articles of Faith, Sunni, Shi'a, Key Angels, Prophethood

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