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• Nature of allah

  Tawhid - allah is unique “worship god and shun false gods” “ he is god the one, god the eternal”
• Nature of allah

  Immanence - allah acts in the world

  “we were never far from them”
• Nature of allah

  Transcendent- a belief that Allan is above and beyond his creation

  ” establish himself on the throne “
• nautre of allah

  Omnipotent- all powerful

  “he has power over all things”
• Nature of allah

  Mercy - show kindness to someone when you could otherwise punish them

  ”my mercy embraces all things”
• Risalah


  System that allah uses to communicate with people through his prophets. This helps to prove allah is real because they can go to heaven, teach people right and wrong and show that allah cares
• Risalah 


  Adam- first prophet called Allah’s khalifah whom the angels had to serve

  “Satan made them slip”
• Risalah 


  Ibrahim- prophet Muhamma‘a ancestors, greatest prophets

  ”he was thankful for the blessings of god who chose him and guided him to a straight path.”
• Risalah

  Isma’il - one of ibrahim‘s sons. Muslims believe Ibrahim and isma’il were chosen to rebuild the ka’bah in makkah.

  the Quran states : Abraham was willing to sacrifice isma’il
• Risalah

  Musa-

  ”we inscribed everything from him in the tablets which taught and explained everything” one of the messages of the Israel. He is remembered for his wisdom, prayers and fasting
• Risalah

  Dawud- founder of Judaism. muslims believe he was appointed by Allah To free the banu isra’il from slavery under the harsh rule of fir’awn in egyp.

  ”David killed goliath and god gave him sovereignty and wisdom and taught him what he pleased.”
• Risalah

  Isa- Muslims believe isa is among the most honoured prophets of allah. The injil which was one of the most important revelations before the Quran.

  the quran states: the story of him creating birds out of clay and bringing the dead back to life
• Risalah

  Muhammad- prophet sent by allah. Muslims believe he was the only prophet to have been given a universal message that was meant for all times.

  ” Bless him too and give him greeting of peace.”
• Holy books

  Sahaifa(scrolls, revealed by ibrahim)

  tawrat (torah, revealed by musa)

  zabur(psalms, revealed by dawud)

  injil ( gospel, revealed by isa)

  quran
• Malaikah (angels)


  Believed to be angels they act as messengers.

  jibril - messenger angel , delivered the whole Quran to Muhammad

  izra’il- angel of death

  mika’il - angel of maintenance of life

  ”we are your allies in this world and in the world to me.”

  important as angels help believers in their time of need, accompany people,protect them
• Al qadr (predestination) 


  belief that allah has preordained certain things and put in place fixed universal laws.

  Reminds them that god is omnipotent and omniscient.

  ” Do the believers not realise that if god had so willed, he could have guided all mankind?”

  nothing happens without allahs permission, allah knows everything happens in the universe becuase he created it
• Resurrection

  Muslims believe the body gets resurrected after death
• Barzack


  Muslims believe only the Soul is taken after death
• Judgement

  Muslims will get judged by Allah
• Allah


  Omniscient, those who do good works will go to Jannah
• Jannah

  • Beautiful and attractive place
  • Muslims will follow the Quran, Sunnah and Hadith to the best of their ability
• Jahannam


  • Fiery place of torture
  • Promise of paradise for good deeds offers Muslims hope for a better afterlife
• Akirah (life after death)


  shirk- worst sin in islam. Muslims believe their soul is immortal, they believe that only their body is taken after death. "who will bring us back?" "the one who created you the first time". it is important as it affects how muslims live and treat others as they know they will be judged
• 10 obligatory acts


  2. Sawm - fasitnf during Ramadan

  3. zakah - 2.5% of wealth to charity

  4. hajj- pilgrimage

  5. khums- 20% of wealth to charity

  6.jihad - striving to overcome evil

  7.amr’bil ma roof - encouraging good acts

  8. Nahil anril munkar- discouraging evil actions

  9.tawalla- expressing love towards what is good

  10.tabarra - moving away from evil
• The 5 pillars

  1. sawm- fasting “fasting is prescribed for you, so that you may be mindful of god”

  Muslims fast as it is their duty. encourgaes amir bil ma roof as they see someone in need and hel. Shows commitment to allah and Islam though Actions, connects with allah, purifies heart, promotes better society and reach heaven “it was the month of Ramadan the Quran was revealed as a guidance for mankind”
• The 5 pillars


  Zakah- giving 2.5%, purifies the soul and remove selfishness and greed. “god is aware of whatever good you do”.

  ”whatever you give in charity… will earn multiple rewards”

  “alms are meant only for the poor, the needy”
• The 5 pillars 


  Shahadah- declaration of faith. An example of how to live, when they recite it they are reminded of tawhid. only god should be worshipped. it is a testimony that reminds Muslims of the commitment and is recited into babies ears after birth

  “ misfortunes can only happen with gods permission”

  “and I bear witness that Muhammad is his servant and hi messenger”

  ”there is no god but god and muhammad is the messenger of god. Ali is the friend of god”
• The 5 pilars


  Salah- praying 5 times a day. Jummah prayer held every Friday opportunity for sins to be forgiven. Once completed the imam will deliver selmon to remind Muslims of their duties

  ”keep up regular prayer is obligatory for the believers at prescribed times “
• The 5 pillars


  Khums- give 20% “one fifth of your battle gains belongs to god”

  ”provide security for the poor, provide support for mosques, religious school”
• Jihad


  greater jihad- striving to spiritually to overcome evil within oneself and become a better person “be mindful of god and strive for his cause” they will study the quran, do good deeds, attend mosque regularly

  lesser jihad- resisting evil in the world and defending the faith. “fight them until there is no persecution “ “those who have been attacked one permitted to take up arms because they’ve been wronged”
• hajj


  Circle the ka’bah clockwise 7 times. “Pilgrimage to the house is a duty owed to god”

  do ritual washing, praying, putting on ihram clothing before

  show Islam is the most important thing in their lives. Recite pilgrim prayer, running between safa and mawa signifies hajras search for water, demonstrates equality and unity and dedication
• Celebrations 


  Id ul ghadeer- shi. Commemorates Muhammad’s choice of ali as leader they recite poetry and give speeches
• celebrations


  Ashura- Sunni Muslims look at it as a day of respect and grattitude for when musa fasted on that day becuase allah saved the israellites from their enemy in egypt

  shia Muslims believe it is a day of mourning and Sorrow as it is a day of martyrdom of Husayn they refrain from music and listen to sorrowful poetic recitations
• Celebrations


  Remembwrong inspiring people and events from the past helps to increase their faith, shows commitment to allah and unite Muslims
• Justice 


  Adalat is one of the Shi’a 5 roots, allah judges us on how we treat others links to Amr’bil ma‘roof.

  ”do not let hatred of ithers lead you away from justice”

  no personal interest should get in the way of what is fair

  ”I have prohibited myself injustice”

  god is fair and Muslims should be too, they are taught to oppose injustice to support anyone who is the victim of unjust treatment

  muhammad helped victims of unfairness to find justice

  “uphold justice… even if it is against yourself or close relatives”

  one of allahs characteristics is al’ adl Meaning the just
• Crime


  “Fulfil the covenant of allah for he knows all that you do”

  ”god orders justice, doing good… he forbids what is shameful, blameworthy and oppressive”

  muslims believe the ummah is important and all

  musliks have a duty from allah to care for others as part of this

  they want to follow the example of the prophet Muhamma, allah judges them on day of judgmen, they believe their actions will be taken into account
• Crime 


  Causes of crime:

  socialisation( how people been brought up)

  labellifn and stereotype

  lack of opportunity

  subculture( peer pressure in gangs)

  remove the cause of crime by:

  drugs and alcohol

  poverty

  low self esteem