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R.S Islam

Beliefs and values Unit 1

1. The Quran and Islamic beliefs

7 articles of faith

Prophet hood

Allah

Revealed books (torah/psalms/Quran/Gospels)

Angles

Judgement day

Life and death (akhirad)

Predestination

2. The nature and importance of belief in Tawhid

Tawhid means the oneness of Allah

Tawhid is important to Muslims because

Belief god is unique and nothing can be compared

Creator of the universe

God one and only

Muslims show the oneness of god by

Worshipping one god

Looking after creatures

Everything that belongs to god

Do everything for god and making god centre of everything they do

Part of din

3. To know the meaning of shirk and why it is a major sin in Islam

Shirk is major sin in Islam and can never be forgiven, it is when associating god with something or equal as.

Minor shirk –e.g. showing off

Why is shirk an unforgiving sin?

Goes against Tawhid-foundation of Islam

Goes against gods wishes

Goes against Shahadah- 1st pillar of Islam

Focus on god

4. Islamic belief in creativity of Allah

Muslims belief that the creativity of the universe

Came from Allah which follows the belief that god is one and nothing can compare with god

Allah made the universe and keeps it going

Allah created life (animal, plant human etc.)

Allah controls the way we live

Muslims don’t believe in the world happen by chance

Muslims believe how the universe is created is a matter of faith

Science supports the Quranic teachings about the universe

Why is the belief in the creativity of Allah important for Muslims?

Beauty of nature

Universe under Allah control

All life belongs and comes from Allah

5. Islamic belief in the mercy and compassion of Allah

Compassion and mercy mean forgiving and understanding for god

Muslims believe god is all kind and even if they get into difficulties they still know god is all knowing

The belief on compassion and mercy is important to Muslims

As without it they would feel hopeless, this helps Muslims to repent and ask forgiveness

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This belief gives them courage and worth striving for a good life- they believe god is their judge

Allah will always be fair with them and never astray them

6. What are the Islamic teachings on the nature of human as khalifa?

Khalifa means minder and stewardship

Muslims belief that

The world belongs to god

Have to look after the world

Used properly

Not misused

Must give an account of what they have to make the world better

This is important to Muslims because

Show Muslims are not the masters and that role belongs to god alone

People use their reasons and skills to decide how to care for the earth

Stand out from the rest of the creation, god put human in charge

Humans are answerable to Allah on the day of judgement

7. How does Allah communicate with humans -risalah-prophecy

Prophet and holy books

God chose his messengers

The prophets bring Allah message and help people to follow the way of god will which means risalah

Different prophets

First prophets, Adam-ancestor of the whole human race

Ibrahim same prophet to Jews Christian and they call him Abraham

Musa brought the message of Islam to Hebrew and Jew

Isa known in the bible

Risalah importance

Prophets brought guidance of Allah to different nation show the message from the beginning

All prophets brought the same message showing Islam is a true religion

All prophets prepared the way for the final prophet Muhammad

8. The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on angles

Angles in Islam

Angles made from light

Created to carry out the exact instruction from Allah

No free will

Number of them is limited

Invisible but on special occasion they may appear in human form

Angles more important

Jibril-brought the words of the Quran to prophet Muhammad

Izra’il-the angle of death

Mika’il-the guard in the places of worship

Israfil-the herald of the day of resurrection

Munkar and Nakir-question the dead in their grave

Angles are important

Vital part in communicating the person bad and good deeds

Protect while praying

Certain angles perform certain tasks

Angles communicate the exact message of Allah to human beings

Muslims are accompanied by two angles the right one, good deeds and the left one records the bad deeds

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9. The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on al-qadar and human freedom

Al-Qadar is important for Muslims; the belief that everything happens to us is in Allah’s control and knows what will happen in

the future good or bad

Al-Qadar is important to Muslims because

Stated in the Quran

Taught by the prophet Muhammad

Submitting to the will of Allah is at the heart of being a Muslims

Helps Muslims makes sense of the world

God has given free will, on the day judgement human are responsible for their action and must give an answer to god

10. What is the Islamic teaching on the revelation of the Quran?

Importance of revelation

Send the message about one god

Muhammad prophets seal/chosen one

True religion because of the message being passed from generation to generation

Last and final revelation

Starting point for the religion

11. Islamic belief in akhirah

Life on earth-life is a test from Allah. Nothing can happen without Allah knowledge

Death- death is returned to Allah and is not something to be feared

Barzakh -Barzakh is a place where souls wait until the day of judgement. The word barrier and divides the living form

the death

Judgement- on the day of judgement everyone will stand alone before Allah. what you have done is your responsibility.

Paradise and Jahannam

How does the belief affect the life of Muslims?

Every action god is aware

Able to ask for forgiveness

God is closer to their jugular vein

Akhirah gives a meaning to life and sense of comfort

12. The meaning and importance of belief in Islamic teaching on holy book other than the Quran

The tawrat- this was given by Allah to the prophet Musa. (Jews, Torah)

The zabur- Written by Dawud found biblical book of psalms

The injil- Received by Isa found in Christians bible

Importance of the belief

Demonstrates that Allah care for people

The Quran contain the whole truth

Although distorted the message they are still original from Allah therefore should be respected

Muslims should respect Jews and Christians because they have part of the truth. The Quran is quiet clear and Jewish

and Christians believer are to be recognised and given a special place because they are referred to be as the people of

the book.

Community and Tradition Unit 2

1. The meaning and importance of Muhammad as the seal of the prophet

The meaning of seal is to close finally and irrevocably

Why is Muhammad (P.B.U.H) so important?

Muhammad (P.B.U.H) lived his life according to God command and in the Quran he is the

Perfect Muslim

Faithful servant

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Showed the straight path of Islam

Lived a Muslims life

These example are copied by Muslims and often refer to his saying which have be collected together and written down

in a collection called hadith

Why is this belief important to Muslims?

Muhammad (P.B.U.H)

Completed the message of God

Last Prophet God will send

He brought the message of Allah for all the people and all times

Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is regarded the best example to follow Allah teachings but will never give equal status because

that would be a sin a shirk

2. Why does the Quran have supreme authority for Muslims?

The Quran has supreme authority is because it is the direct word from God

It was brought by the final prophet

Recited exactly word from word by the Prophet

Never been changed

First great miracle- Muhammad (P.B.U.H) could not read or write and therefore when he read the Quran and

memorised it, it was a miracle.

Guidance for Muslim

Follow the right path

Qualities of God

Inspires them to struggle in the cause of God

Offer support and help

Warning to those who do not believe

Framework of belief about God and their lives

3. How and why do Muslims show respect for the Quran?

How?

show respect for the Quran put it on a stand

When not reading the Quran it should be put on a high shelve

Place a cloth on this to keep it clean

Water being used for cleanliness as the Quran should not have any dirt on it

Women being covered top to toe and dresses in clean clothes to show respect and modesty

Why?

It is not appropriate for a women to be reading the Quran when menstrual because they are consider to be unclean

The Quran is read slowly to avoid making mistakes

Muslims learn the Quran of by heart to show their dedication for the religion and commitment to God

It is important to read the Quran in the right intention because to respect it and develop spiritually listening and

understanding help you grow closer to God whereas if you don’t then there is no point in reading

4. What is the nature and importance of the Shari’ah of Muslims?

Sources for the Shari’ah law

The Quran is the first and most important book of guidance for Muslims. Contains first principles on the law

As the Muslims community grew, new guidance was need for new situations

This is where the community looked at the Sunnah (traditions) of Muhammad (P.B.U.H) doings and sayings which are

called Hadith

The form of the Shari’ah law

Importance-Muslims should follow the Shari’ah law because

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God is aware of what they are doing and thinking

Everyone will be judged at the end of their lives

5. The importance and effect of the Ummah

Ummah-worldwide Muslim community shared belief

Ummah is the idea of being together as a community and as one; hajj is an example of Ummah as the Islamic community.

Importance

Oneness of God

Brings you closer to your belief

Thinking and supporting others (Zakat)

All Muslims unite together equally

Encourage people to live

Look after each other

6. The meaning and significance of the architecture of a mosque

External Crescent E-Star- shows religion

External Dome- the dome is supposed to represent the world that God Created

External Minaret- tall tower next to the dome which calls people to prayer. This shows the presence of Allah by say

Allah Hu Akbar

Internal Mihrab-one wall of prayer hall in the mosque has a niche which shows the direction of the Qiblah.

Internal Minbar-a small platform which a leader of a prayer gives a talk to remind worshippers of their duty

All mosques are beautifully decorated with patterns and design. Many designs are verse from the Quran written

calligraphy

Purpose of design

Atmosphere of peace and tranquillity (prayer hall) - Have a separate room for reading for the Quran or learning it. Two

different prayer halls for men and women.

Concentration on Allah- No pictures allowed because mosques is a place to worship God. no distractions

No dirt and sense of purity- Shoe rack to keep the mosque clean and the separate room for the death body to be

washed

7. The function and Importance of the mosque

Functions-

Weddings

Funerals

Aqiqah

Hafiz

Education

Charity

Focus on Quran

Wudu

Prayer

Social event

Importance of mosque

Sense of identity-strong sense of belonging and confidence in being Muslim in a non-Muslim country

A feeling of community-together in a faith binds the community and adds to cohesion of community

An encouragement of faith-face up to difficulties with god’s help….seek refuge in a mosque

An opportunity to proclaim Islam-express the message of Islam and share the faith with other non-Muslims

8. The role and importance of the Iman in a mosque

What do Iman do?

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Iman-one who stands in front, leads the worship

Leads Friday prayers

Guidance

Assist Aqiqah ceremony

Why is the Iman important?

Make sure that children learn about Islam

Spread Islam

Provides faith in non-Muslims country

Represents Ummah

Set an example

9. Reasons for difference between Sunni and Shia community

4 Califah

Abu Bakr- Sunni- (follow Sunnah) 85%-90%

Umar-Right caliph

Uthman

Ali-Shia (follow by Shia party)-10%-15%

Sunni Shia

Interpreting of Quran by scholars Only accept Ali as the first Caliph

4 caliph Don’t accept the other 3 caliph

2.5% for zakat Each new Muslim community is chosen by pervious Iman

Pilgrimage –Makah, Medinah Emphasis is place on purity

Different understanding of the Iman Added to the Shahadah

Accept six books of hadith as accurate six Different places of pilgrimage Karbala and Makah and Medinah 20% to zakat

Similarities of Sunni and Shia

Allah and prophets

Authority of Quran

Life after death, judgement day

Five pillars

Differences

Saying the Shahadah- adding Ali is a friend of God

Practice Salah- putting head on small block of clay from Karbala

Importance festival-Ashura (death of Husain) major mourning event

Places of pilgrimage-Shia also go to Karbala

Zakat-Shia give 20% of saving which is called kums

10. The role and importance of different group in British mosque

Traditionalist is people keep to their old customs and will past them down

Modernist are people who still follow the tradition but update them to fit nowadays society

A sect is group that have broken away who have distinctive religion

Group Distinguishing features Practices

Sunni-barelvi Revere the prophet and seek his intercession

Chant the praises of the prophet. Follow spiritual guidance of phir

Sunni- deobandi Consider the prophet as an ordinary man and do not seek his intercession

Emphasis on removing anything consider as innovation such as celebrating birthdays

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Shiah Believe in the leadership if twelve holy Imans or infallible spiritual guidance after the holy prophet

Follow the guidance or jurists called ayatollah in daily life

Ismaili Follow the Aga khan as a spiritual leader

Worship in a Jamma-khana and not a mosque. Have their own form of worship and dua instead of Salah

Sufi Emphasises on the spiritual rather than physical

Use music and dance as form of worship

11. Sufi worship

Mystical union-close personal relationship with Allah

Worship-non-materialistic selfless

Uses of meditation-incense feel close to god. Higher consciousness

Music-closer relationship with god

Prayer-inner aspects-intention

- Outer aspect-actions

Whirling dervishes-dancing

Difference

Highest form of promise

One with divine

Sufi believe follow prophet

Meditation goes against the Tawhid and think it’s shirk

Namaz allows closeness to god

No evidence in Quran about music and dance

Outer influence

Unit 3 –Celebration and worship

1) What is the meaning and significance of the shahadah as a summary of Islamic law

The 5 pillars of Islam

Shahadah

Sawm

Zakah

Hajj

Salah

Why is the shahadah significant in the life of the Muslim and recited?

Repeated in Salah

Recited in the Adhan

Keep saying throughout the day

Whisper in to a new baby

Last words you hear before you die

Teach to children

Why is it recited

Show person belong to a faith

Help give confidence for their religion

No room for anyone but god

Accept Muhammad is the seal of the prophets

Purpose of life

Muslims performs every act in the name of god

Live life to gods command

Develops Taqwa- god conscious

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2) What is the practice of Salah?

Muslims pray 5 times a day Salah is very important as it shows total submission to Allah and seeks forgiveness The direction of the prayer is towards the ka’bah How does prayer helps Muslims and what does is offer?

Prayer is a form of communicating which allows Muslims to talk to god and focus on god all day

They read god words to understand god

They show they obey gods command

They also follow the prophets example

Feel closer to god

Unites other Muslims

Confirms faith

Command from Quran

The rules of Salah

Perform Wudu

Read 5 times a day

Face Makah

Perform Salah in certain actions-standing up, bowing, prostrating and sitting. Repeat in certain order and certain

number of times

Recite in Arabic

During Salah Muslims praise god and recite verses from the Quran

The place of prayer must be clean

Muslims follow a strict discipline and follow the rules but this helps them to remember Allah

Significance of prayer is

Show total submission to god seeking forgiveness and identifying the worldwide community of Islam

Niyyah is intention, Dua-prayer from the heart done after prayer

3) The practice and significance of Zakah 2.5% saving

Zakah mean purification- it purifies a person from greed and selfishness Why is Zakah given? Muslims believe that all men and women and all things are made by god Everything humans have is a loan and must be looked after carefully as in the afterlife, god will judge how each person uses the gift given to them Part of the responsibility of each individual is to share whatever they have with other people. Advantage

Helps people in need

Not being selfish

Practices the religion

Supports Ummah-creates equality

Disadvantage

Don’t know money will go

Don’t know how it’s going to be used

Not having the right intention

8 places Zakah can be used for

o Converts

o Prison

o Poor

o Travellers

o Debt

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o Collectors

o Disabilities

Zakah is significant

o Generosity

o Less self centred

o God conscious called Taqwa

o Show submission

o Acknowledge the greatness of god

o Command in the Quran

o Supports Ummah

o Act of worship

o Reward in the afterlife

o Obedience

4) What is the relationship of Zakah to the Ummah?

Why is Zakah important for Ummah?

Muslim has a duty to help others who are in need.

Zakah makes rich people remember that everyone is part of the Ummah.

Knowing that all Muslims are giving Zakah at the same time show unity with other Muslims

Everyone obeying Allah command unites the Ummah and demonstrates an act of faith

Sharing resources strengthen the Ummah and help people gain spiritual riches

Muhammad taught that whoever eats while his neighbour remains hungry is not a believer

Prophet said just like a building each part supports it like the Ummah should be.

Sadaqah is different to Zakah because it is an actor of voluntary with a right intention to help those

The link between purification of Zakah and practice of Salah, you do it with clear intention and don’t think of greed.

5) What is the practice and significance of sawn during Ramadan?

People who are excused from fasting

Children under twelve

Pregnant and nursing mothers

Old age

The sick or people on long journey

Aims of Sawm

Develop self-control and overcome selfishness, greed and laziness

Restrain passion and appetite

Real suffering they might feel

Experience championship throughout shared ordeals

Develop sympathy

Unity of the whole Ummah fast

Fast are normally open by a date which is following the example of the prophet

6) What is the meaning and significance of celebrating of Id-ul-Fitr?

Id-ul-Fitr is a celebration after Ramadan as a reward to hardship through Ramadan. It is an opportunity to thank god for what we

have and continue to better ourselves. We also thank god for the Quran to help us to better ourselves and also to prayer for

those less fortunate.

7) The meaning and significance of the events of hajj at Makah?

1) Ihram-white cloth worn to show equality (men) women dress in modesty

2) Tawaf-walk around the ka’bah 7 times

3) Walk between 2 hills-Safa and Marwa

4) Mina –midday prayer

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5) Stand at MT Arafat ask forgiveness without this the pilgrimage is invalid

6) Pebbles collected at Muzdalifah

7) Stoning of the devil at mina

8) Celebrate Id-ul-Adha

8) The events of hajj at Makah

Tawaf is when you walk around the ka’bah 7 times

The first place Muslims go when they arrive at Makah to make a conscious effort to attain purity.

Things that should be left at home

Dishonest and arrogant is not allowed

No sex

Jewellery and rings are not worn

No perfume worn

Express unity

Develop spiritually

Live for god

When Muslims go to ihram they do a prayer called Talbiyah which is said over and over again. The intention is made

The first thing they do is go around the Ka’bah 7 times to symbolise the love for god. The prayer is said to show the

love. People kiss the black stone or wave their arms

The next step is the Sa’y. This is when people go back and forth between Safa and Marwa in memory of Hajar. This

symbolises the patience and perseverance also the love for god

9) What is the meaning and significance of events of hajj at Arafat?

Wuquf- the stand at the plain of Arafat

What happens at Arafat?

A. In Arafat people stand a day praying. This is the climax of hajj

The importance and significance of Arafat

Forgiveness was emphasised by the prophet

Change the outlook and behaviour of the pilgrimage

Signifies the pilgrim is prepared to abandon material possessions and physical comforts to achieve closeness to god and

forgiveness

Confess sins

Fresh life again like a baby

Commitment

Obey god commands

Hardship for god

Preparation for the day of judgement for the standing

Experience reminds Muslims they are only a small part of the creation and are dependent on god

Seal of the prophets gave a famous sermon

Were adam was forgiven by the sin

10) What is the meaning and significance of the events of hajj at Mina?

Then go Muzdalifah a valley that is half way between Arafat and mina and they spend a night there. They pick up stones ready

for stoning the devil. They will stone the Jamaraat 7 to 10 times each time

What is the meaning of the stoning?

At mina there are 3 large stones which represent the Satan. Muslims believe that Ibrahim was tempted to disobey god and

refuse too and scarified his son Ismail. This make Muslims believe and understand the belief the devil is always around to tempt

them but show strength for their religion to ignore it.

Muslims remember god provided animal for Ibrahim to sacrifice and they do the same on Id-ul-Adha and finally both women

and men cut hair and wear their own clothes at then of Hajj.

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Why is mina significant?

Pilgrimages are reinforces the promises they made at Arafat. Most of the time mina spends reading the Quran discussing aspects

of Islam.

The meaning and significance of Id-ul-Adha

Id-ul-Adha is based on the story of Ibrahim (sacrificed his son)

Id-ul-Adha is significant

Reminds Muslim Allah is great and worship god is every aspect

Help those who are not on hajj to share the spirit of hajj

Sacrificed of an animal show Muslims they should give up everything just for god just like Ibrahim and his son

History behind various activities of hajj remind Muslims that their faith, famous sermon by the prophet

Unit 4: Living a Muslims life

Categories of Levels of Haraam and Halal

Makruk- discouraged .e.g. Divorce

Mubah- Neutral

Mustahab-Recomended .e.g. Dua Prayer

Fard- Obligation .e.g. five pillar of Islam

Halal Haraam

-Looking after people -doing anything with a bad intention

-Prayer -damaging the body e.g. alcohol, tattoos

-Continuing to learn about the religion -cruelty to people and animals

-Giving charity -adultery

-Killing an animal in the name of god -setting anyone equal to god

And eating it -unkind to parents

-unfair in business

-interest on Loan

-certain food

-Per-martial sex

The rules help Muslims to stay on the right path; they live by the commands to please God.

The significance of Halal and Haraam

A. Command by god to please god to lead a good life

B. Taught by the prophet and Muslims should follow the example

C. Observing Halal and Haraam clearly identifies Muslims as Muslims and the strength of fellowship between other

Muslims

D. Observing the Halal and Haraam reminds Muslims constantly of the teaching of Allah and the way of life

1) What is the Islamic teaching on greater and lesser jihad?

Jihad means struggle in the way of Allah

Greater jihad is a personal effort made by every Muslim to devote his life to carry out god will

Lesser jihad-the struggle with the outside world (war)

A war is not jihad if

o War is declared as an attack rather a defence

o War is declared for new land

o Peaceful way have not be used

o Innocent civilians are exposed to danger

o Trees, crops, animals have not be protected

Muslims can only be involved in a collective defence when

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o Other ways of trying to settle a dispute have failed

o Every effort has been made to protect innocent people as well as plants and animals

o It has been declared by a religious leader with authority and support by the Muslim community. All able bodies Muslim

men must fight

o Are not allowed to practice religion freely

o Community is under attack and needs to restore its freedom

2) What are the Islamic birth rituals? (Aqiqa)

Name of ritual When does it take place? Significance-what does it represent?

Whispering Adhan- Allah is great When the baby is born Welcome the baby to the Ummah and religion. First words heard by the baby. Sets the scene for the rest of their life

Aqiqa- The family celebrate and the name the baby. The head is shaved and traditionally give money that is the same as the baby hair weight

With the seven days Welcome the baby to Islam, shaving the head follows the Sunnah of the prophet. Giving money shares the joy with the poor

Naming- Part of Aqiqa Within the week A religious name to acknowledge the child from the Ummah. Child name should avoid any excellent or moral qualities

Sacrificing animals Week or more Offering Thanksgiving

Chitin- Circumcision Within the week depending on the babies health

Obeying the commands of Allah and showing total submission to Allah. Hygiene Follow the prophets example

Learning bismillah –going to the madrasah

Between 3 to 4 years Bring child up with religion

Significance

Extra joy in obeying Allah and having children to increase the Ummah

Everything takes place in the first week, Sunnah of the prophet

Draw attention that the child should grow up as a Muslim

Make the community around the baby and its responsibility to grow up as a good Muslim

3) What are the death rituals? (Janazah Prayers)

What happens when we die?

A. When a Muslims about to die, the Muslim or the family should recite the shahadah

B. The body is washed three times by the same sex. First parts of the body is washed the ones washed for prayer. Then

the rest of the body. This shows washing away the sins.

C. The cloth is white to symbolise coming and leaving the world without anything people who have been to hajj are

wrapped with the same cloth

D. Funeral prayers are called Janazah

E. The funeral takes place within 24 hours to pay respects to the dead as it starts to decay. The bereavement is relatively

short period as god's creation is quickly returned. The funeral should be simple.

F. The funeral takes place in a mosque or cemetery. It is attended by men as

G. The men ask forgiveness for the person

H. Cremation is forbidden as Muslims believe that bodies from the grave will be raised on the last day

I. The body is buried so the head is facing Makah

J. Handful soil are thrown into the grave with passages that are said along

K. The mourners should walk away and say the kalimah so the person doesn’t forget it religion

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L. Two angles come and as questions regarding their religion

M. Muslims should trust Allah promises of the afterlife. They are taught to trust god goodness and accept death as a stage

in their life and not the end of it. The funeral should remind Muslims of god greatness

4) What are Muslims attitudes to drugs and alcohol?

Drugs and alcohol if forbidden in the Quran and Hadith. There is a Hadith about four things asked on the day of judgement

How the body is used?

How life was spent?

How they earn their wealth?

What did they do with their knowledge?

Khamr is intoxicant which is Haraam. Bother drugs and alcohol

Why do Muslims keep these laws?

To be healthier

Against the law

Allah lent use a body we should look after it

Obey god making god happier

Forbidden in the Quran

Stay on the right path

Does it matter if the Islamic laws are ignored?

Islam is not a belief it is a way of life

To be a Muslim must follow the Shariah law

Not obeying the rules you’re not a Muslim

Muslims believe that everything is a test so passing means getting rewards

Apart from the Islamic rules there are other reasons

Causes people to commit more sins

Become addictive

Damage to the body

Forbidden to sell or take drugs

The dangers of drinking

5) What are the implications of Muslims laws on dress when living in a western society?

The key word with regards to Muslim dress laws is modesty. Basically no man or woman should show their body figure

Rules for women-modesty

Cover whole body except face and hands

Loose non-transparent clothing

Not dress like men

Women wear the Hijab for

Creates anonymity

Security

People judge for who you are and not what you look like

Shows their religion

Implication of wearing Muslim dress

Many feminist believe that the Hijab is a oppressive and unfair to women

Wearing the Hijab has become political issue in some countries and become a question of banning against

women’s human rights

Dangers of abuse from other people

Best possible way to fulfil god’s command of modesty

6) The implications of Muslim food when living in a western society

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Muslims believe that god has given them rules about food in order to protect their health.

The rules encourage discipline and remind Muslims everything they do is part of the Ibada. They praise god every

time they start eating and finishing.

The meat should be killed in the right way in order for Muslims to eat it. This involves cutting the throat of the

animal with a very sharp knife.

In extreme circumstances Muslims are allowed to eat Haraam food.

What are the implications of these rules?

Living a life that pleases god, however laws in other countries affects how Muslims live in non-Muslim countries and

difficulties in keeping them

Some areas do not have Halal butchers

Some schools do not provide Halal food

Many service stations on motorways do not have suitable food for Muslims

Halal restaurants are quite difficult to find in some areas

7) What are the implications of Muslims laws on Riba and gambling when living in a capitalist society?

Reba means interest; in the Arabic language it means excess or increase

2 different types of Riba

Riba Nasi’ah-interest on debt

Riba Al-Fadl –interest on trade

Quran openly prohibited Riba and the Quran is on unquestionable source of guidance and all Muslims agree on prohibition of

Riba

Hadith say if some give you interest you should not accept it

Main reason why prohibition of Riba:

Oppression

Creates division between rich and poor

Source of devils

Allow people not to help those less fortunate

Break families

Causes disunity in the Muslim Ummah

All risk is taken by the borrower

Outline on Islamic teachings on gambling:

Follow the way Allah has taught us to live

Gambling make a person dependant on chance and loses his hard labour

Individual property is sacred and cannot be taken through unlawful exchange

Makes a person develop hatred to another person

It is addictive

Danger to society

Consumes gamblers time and energy, gambler neglects is duties to religion and god.

8) How and why are some Muslims involved in working for social and community cohesion?

Why do Muslims work for social and community cohesion?

A. Muslims are taught in the Quran and by the example of the prophet be tolerant to other rights

B. Quran teaches there should be no compulsion in which religion people should practice

C. When the prophet first went to set up to establish a constitution it also included other religions. He ensured each group

had rights and responsibility

D. Muslims believe that every human is equal, rich or poor, young or old, black or white, disable or physically strong have

an equal status in society

How some Muslims work for social and community cohesion?

Provide space for worship, from sports to leisure activities to healthy living programmes and assistance.

9) Explains how one Muslim organisation helps relieve poverty and suffering in the UK?

It is difficult to define poverty in the UK as it’s not the same for people living in Africa and Asia without food or shelter. UK

poverty is

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Low paid jobs, due to lack of skill or education

Unemployment

The elderly

Refugees

Muslim organisations working in the UK such as Hussani Islamic Centre do:

Distribute Zakah and Sadaqah locally to support people

Help widows and orphans financially

Organisms unwanted furniture and give it to those who need it

Volunteer service that provides help for those people like elderly who live on their own and people who are ill

The organisation aims are

To improve the conditions of people who live locally

Improve the quality of life through long-term, well paid, employment and self-employment

To encourage young people to become part of the community

10) What are Muslims teachings on charity and the relief of suffering?

Why do Muslims help others?

o Allah created everyone equally

o Care and compassion for others is part of showing ones love for Allah

o Faith in Allah it not just belief but action

o Muslims believe that god has given them everything and it their responsibility to shared and used well

o Said in the Quran

How important for Muslims to help other?

o Obeying Allah

o Come closer to Allah

o On the day of judgement will be answerable to what they have done with the gift they received

o Giving to other will be a reward

o Purifies a Muslim

o Unity with the Ummah- share

o Follow the prophet who helped everyone else