Religion

• Christians believe that Jesus was sent by God to save humanity from sin, and he died on the cross as an act of sacrifice.
• Jesus rose again three days later, proving his divinity and offering eternal life to those who follow him.
• The Quran is the holy book of Islam.
• The Bible is the holy book of Christianity.
• Muslims believe that Allah revealed the Quran to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of twenty-three years, beginning on July 23, 610 CE, when he was forty years old.
• The Quran contains 114 suras (chapters) arranged by length, with the shortest being only three verses long and the longest containing eighty-six verses.
• The resurrection is when Christians believe that Jesus rose again three days after his death, proving that he had defeated death and giving hope to believers.
• Christians believe that through faith in Jesus Christ they can have eternal life with God.
• Jesus' ascension into heaven shows that he has returned to be with God and will return one day to judge all people.
• The resurrection is celebrated during Easter Sunday services.
• Easter Sunday celebrates the belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after being crucified.
• Muslims believe that Allah (God) revealed the Quran through the angel Gabriel to Muhammad over a period of twenty-three years.
• It marks the end of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter season.
• Muhammad received revelations while meditating in a cave called Hira near Mecca.
• Islam teaches that there are six articles of faith: belief in one God, angels, prophets, scriptures, resurrection, and predestination.
• The first five verses of the Quran are known as Surat al-Fatiha or "the opening chapter."
• Muhammad received revelations from Allah through the angel Gabriel, which were recorded in the Quran.
• Muhammad's first revelation came during Ramadan, which is considered one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar.
• Islam teaches that there are no intermediaries between humans and God; Muslims pray directly to Allah without any priests or other religious figures acting as mediators.
• Suras are further divided into ayat or verses.
• Allah is believed to be omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and merciful.
• Christians celebrate Easter Sunday as the day when Jesus rose from the dead.
• The first five suras of the Quran are known as the "Meccan Revelations" because they were received during Muhammad's time in Mecca.
• Easter Sunday celebrates the belief that Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin and death.
• The remaining suras are called the "Medinan Revelations," as they were given while Muhammad lived in Medina.
• Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian denomination founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1879.
• Humans sinned against God and became separated from Him, but He sent Jesus as a sacrifice to restore their relationship with Him.
• The Trinity refers to the belief that there are three distinct persons within the one Godhead - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• They reject the Trinity doctrine and believe that Jesus is not coequal or coeternal with God but rather created by him as an invisible spirit person.
• God created everything out of nothing, including humans who were made in His image.
• Humans sinned against God and became separated from Him, but He sent Jesus as a sacrifice to restore their relationship with Him.
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• Islam Practices Revision Teaching

  • Explain the importance of the pilgrimage of Hajj? How do Muslims prepare for it?
  • Explain the importance of Laylatul Qadr (night of power) for Muslims
  • Explain the Sunni belief of Ashura?
  • Explain how and why Muslims would give Zakat?
  • Explain how and why Shia Muslim would give Khums
  • Explain the Shia belief Ashura?
  • Explain how and why Muslims would give sadaqah?
  • Explain what is meant by 'greater jihad' and how will it be carried out?
  • Explain the importance of Eid ul Adha?
  • Explain what is 'lesser jihad' and how will it be carried out?
• Islam Beliefs and Teachings Revision

  • Explain why it is important for Muslims to believe that even though God is beyond human understanding, he makes himself known in ways people can partly understand
  • Explain the main similarities and differences between the belief of Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims
  • Explain how the belief in predestination and human freedom can affect what happens on the Day of Judgement
  • Explain what angels do and why
  • Explain why the following angels are important: Jibril, Mika'il
  • Explain what prophethood is
  • Explain why Adam is an important prophet?
  • Explain the important of Ibrahim to Muslims
  • Explain why the Qur'an is important to Muslims
  • Explain why Muhammad is important to Muslims
  • Explain what impact the belief in life after death will have on the lives of believers
  • Explain why the imamate is important in Shia Islam
  • Explain what other Holy books are important in Islam
• The 5 pillars of Islam. The 6 obligatory actions all Muslims are expected to follow and practice

  • Shahadah: Muslim declaration of faith
  • Salah: Prayer
  • Zakat: Charity
  • Sawm: Fasting
  • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
• Shahadah


  Muslim declaration of faith
• "I bear witness that there is no god besides Allah" means that there is only one God and no other person can come as God
• "I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger" means that he should not be mistaken for God, because of his standing, for he was just a servant
• Importance of the two statements in the shahadah

  • Promotes Tawhid (the oneness of God) that all Muslims believe in and also to stay away from shirk (believing in multiple-gods)
  • The shahadah is the first pillar of Islam because the declarations welcome a person to Islam and writes all Muslims. Without it, the other practices do not count