Religious Studies-Unit K

Section K1 Beliefs and Values Terminologies Tawhid The oneness of Allah Shirk The sin regarding any thing as the equal or partner of Allah Khalifah Custodian or steward of the world for Allah Adam The first man and the first prophet of Allah Al-Qadar Allah's control of future events Risalah Muslim beliefs about the Prophet of Allah Ibrahim The prophet Abraham who is connected with much of the Hajj Isa The prophet Jesus Tawrat The holy book given by Allah to Musa Zabur The holy book given by Allah to the Prophet Dawood Injil The holy book given by Allah to the prophet Isa Akhirah Muslim belief about life after death Tawhid: Muslim beliefs about Allah Muslims believe that there is only one God, Allah. They believe that God is one, therefore Allah can have no plurals, polytheism is wrong and Christianity is wrong because Jesus was not God's son. Because Allah is one, he must always have been and always will be and he depends on no one but himself. Because Allah is one, the universe he created must be a unity. This is why following the way of Islam makes Muslims a united community (ummah). Surah 112 states, "Say, 'He is God the One and Only, God the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him.' This means that Muslims reject the Christian belief in the Trinity and will not allow anything to interfere

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R.E Wealth and Poverty

A1- OUTLINE MUSLIM TEACHINGS ON WEALTH AND POVERTY Wealth and everything is a gift from Allah Ta'ala. It is a loan from Allah. Wealth means 'having a plentiful supply of material goods and money' and that's why we should spend in a correct and a Halaal way. Those who are rich and wealthy should do as much as shukr (thank) of Allah that He has blessed us with this gift, should use it for good things and share the wealth with the poor and the needy. On the other hand those who are not as fortunate should do sabr (patience) and earn the wealth in a Halaal way. Pray to Allah and indeed He will guide us and give us as much as we want here and the hereafter. An incident had occurred in Prophet (S.A.W)'s time, when a man who was really poor was begging on the road. Our Prophet (S.A.W) approached him and said, to the nearest meaning, 'Don't beg, instead go in the forest, cut some wood, sell it and earn money.' This shows the importance of earning wealth in a Halaal way and how much emphasis Prophet (S.A.W) has given to it. Islam is a way of life and it has taught us each and everything. It is a responsibility on mankind to care for each other. It has told the wealthy people to look out for the poor people. Islam has emphasised on this topic a lot. The Prophet (S.A.W.) has reported to have said, 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for

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Islamiyat Notes. Major teaching in the hadiths of the Prophet

Islamiyat Major teaching in the hadiths of the Prophet Hadith 5: Belief We come to know from this hadith that charity is an obligation on every believer. It teaches us that it is not confined to spending wealth. Rather every act of piety is regarded as charity. It further explains that charity is an act of showing concern for others and helping them by all means. It is one of the fundamental principles of Islam. Action Muslims today should perform all their actions with the intention of benefitting others. They should also fulfill the rights of Allah by performing religious obligations. In social life, they should play a positive role by helping others and by settling their disputes. Prophet(S) was king and helpful even to his enemies. He helped and served the only woman who pelted him with rubbish. He said, "The best amongst the people is the one who is a source of benefit for the people." Muslims must understand that they should not ignore even the smallest deeds of righteousness. Hadith 6: Belief We learn from this about our obligation to eradicate evil by all means physical and verbal. It teaches us not only to abstain from evil but also to prevent others from unrighteous deeds. We come to know that it is unworthy of a believer to ignore any evil practice in his presence. Action Muslims today should be aware of their duty to enjoin upon good and forbid evil.

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Mosque Coursework

The Blue Mosque Masjid is a word meaning 'place for prostration' and were used by the early Muslims for houses of worship, even for other religions. Today the Arabic 'masjid', and the English 'mosque' are used exclusively for religious houses in Islam. A mosque is symbolically very important to Muslims, and is a humble way for man to recreate pure divine presence on earth. Mosques are not built according to divine patterns, nor are there very clear rules to what a mosque should look like, except on some few points. Mandatory elements are a structure that clearly indicates the direction of Mecca (this direction is called qibla). The indication is in most mosques a mihrab, a niche in the wall. A mosque must have a roofed area in front of the mihrab. There can be no doors in the wall where the mihrab is placed - for the other walls, there can be as many doors as the builders want. There are 2 types of mosques: the main mosque is called jam'e, and is the one where the Friday prayer is performed. The jam'e is often richly adorned. The other type of mosque is called masjid, and are local and smaller mosques. While these can be adorned. I have chosen the Blue Mosque because it is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semi domes,

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What is a mosque?

WHAT IS A MOSQUE? Mosques buildings that are reserved for Islamic worship. Any place where Muslims gather for prayer is a mosque; it does not have to be a special building. In Arabic, the proper word for mosque is 'Masjid'. The root word is 'sajd', which basically means the place where someone bows down to Allah. Mosques play vital roles in the lives of Muslims. The primary function of the mosque is to provide a place where Muslims may perform the five obligatory prayers. A mosque is a place that is specifically dedicated as a place of prayer. However, women can also pray in the mosques, many mosques provide a separate section where the women can pray independently. There is no verse in the Qur'an that prohibits women from entering a masjid, and there is no Hadith, in which the Prophet (saw) is reported to have made a statement preventing or forbidding women from going to the mosque. However, the prophet (saw) did say: "The prayer of the women is better in their house than in the mosque and the prayer of the women is better in their rooms than in their house." This essentially means that the prayer of the women is best when it is done in complete privacy. The mosque I have chosen for my coursework is Manchester Central Mosque, Victoria Park. MAIN FEATURES OF VICTORIA PARK MOSQUE > Dome > Minarets > Carpets > Mihrab > Mimbar > Quran racks and stands > Wudhu

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Islamiyat Notes. Surah al Anaam (Ch. 6 : Vs. 101-103)These verses of Surah al Anaam discuss the fundamental Quranic theme of Allah in Himself.

Surah al Anaam (Ch. 6 : Vs. 101-103): Main Theme: These verses of Surah al Anaam discuss the fundamental Quranic theme of Allah in Himself. We come to know about the absolute authority and unity of Allah. He does not have partners and the entire universe is the creation of His will and design. It further describes that God is beyond human comprehension. This is because of the great difference between the creator and the creatures. It tells us that God is the most powerful and He can decide the outcome of events even before they occur. Distinctive Theme: These verses distinctively highlight God's attributes and His sovereignty. Ayat al Kursi (the Verse of Throne) (Ch 2: Vs 255) also presents the same theme but this passage refers to God as the originator and the fashioner of the whole Universe with its vast and flawless system. It rejects polytheism and makes us realize that God is free from all physical relations. The Quran refers to it in Surah al Ikhlas, "He begets not nor is He begotten." (Ch 112: Vs 3) 'Latif' means as fine and subtle as to be invisible and imperceptible to the senses. It also means that God understands the finest mysteries. Surah Shura: Main Theme: This Quranic passage discusses the Main Theme: of God's power, majesty and His ultimate authority over all that exists in this Universe. It informs us that everything in the Universe acknowledges

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Islam, Wealth & Poverty.

Religious Studies Coursework Wealth & Poverty By Zeshan Akram Form 11S Introduction Wealth and poverty is a very important topic in Islam. It could be the difference, for many people, between going to heaven and going to hell in the next life (Akhirah). It affects everyone in the world as money has become an essential part of surviving. Wealthy people tend to get connected with being 'powerful' whereas the poorer people get associated with being 'weak'. This is a link many people use. Allah chooses who to give wealth to and who not to give it to. Wealth is a test made by Allah for us. The richer people are judged on how they spend it and the poorer people are judged on how they do without it and whether they are patient. In this coursework I will try and outline the Muslim teachings on wealth and poverty, explain the need for world development and look in to a Muslim charity organisation. Muslim Teachings on Wealth and Poverty What is poverty is Islam? Poverty is the lack of those things that decide the quality of life, including food, clothing, shelter and safe drinking water, but also such the opportunity to learn, to work and to enjoy the respect of others. Many people will see this as a punishment but in Islam, we believe that it is a test from Allah. If we are patient we pass our test and we get heavily rewarded by Allah. If we get angry and start blaming

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The Importance of Ramadan

Tanushri Candidate Number: 4082 A. Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan. B. Explain the importance of Ramadan to Muslims and ways in which it may affect their lives. C. "For Muslims, fasting has both advantages and disadvantages." Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. Contents Page My Aims........................................................... pg 2 Part A......................................................... pg 3 Part B......................................................... pg 6 Part C........................................................ pg 8 Pg 1 Aims for the end of this project! During this project I aim to study the topic of the fast of Ramadan. Firstly I aim to explain what happens in the lead up to, during and after the fast of Ramadan. I aim to give as much information about Ramadan as I can. Secondly I will aim to display the importance of Ramadan to Muslims and show ways in which it may affect their daily lives. In the final section of my coursework I will aim to give and explain both the advantages and disadvantages of fasting from different points of view. Pg2 Part A Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan What is a fast? Fasting is voluntarily giving up eating food, for a set space of time, for spiritual discipline, or of religious

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THE MOSQUE

Islamic Studies Coursework This Islamic studies coursework is about a place of Muslim worship; The mosque (or masjid) Three of the most holy places of Muslim worship are: . The Great Mosque, Haram, which surrounds the Kabba in Makkah. 2. Masjid-e-Nabawi; the mosque of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Madinah. 3. Masjid Al-Aqsa, close to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Millions visit the Majid - e -Nabawi mosque annually to worship, to visit the Prophet's grave, and to see the city where Islam started. It is the second most revered place of worship for muslims. The Prophets (SAW) said: ''One prayer in my mosque is better than one thousand prayers in any other mosque except Al-Masjid, Al-Haram'' (Sahih Bukhari Hadith no. 1190) Features of the Prophet's (SAW) mosque Minaret's of the Prophet's (SAW) mosque At first there were no minarets at all built on the mosque at the time of the Prophet (SAW) or rightly guided Caliphas (RA). The foremost minaret is 44.53 metres high and the one at Baab Salaam is 38.85 metres high. Minarets are tall towers of a mosque, from which a 'muezzin' stands to perform the adhaan five times a day; the call to prayer is traditionally given from the top of the minaret as in those days there was not any speaker systems and using this method allowed the muezzins voice to travel far. In a practical sense, minarets are also used for natural air

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Religious studies - Ramadan coursework

A) Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the month during which the prophet Muhammad received the first revelation of the Qur'an from Allah through the angel Jibril on the Night of Power. Because of this, Muslims treat this month as very special, so they undertake a fast (Sawm) throughout the duration of Ramadan, which lasts 29 or 30 days. Fasting is a very important part of life for Muslims as it is the 4th of the 5 pillars of Islam, which are the five compulsory duties which a Muslim must perform. Sawm is the name of the fast which Muslims undertake in Ramadan. Usually, it begins as the first of the Sun appears above the horizon, and ends when the Sun has set. People living in areas of the world where the Sun sets or rises at extreme times may follow a different time for fasting. As Muslims use a lunar calendar, the position of Ramadan in terms of the season changes every year, so some years the days are longer or shorter. In the Qur'an 2:183, it states: "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may ward off (evil)". As this is the direct command of Allah, it is obligatory for Muslims to follow the fast. Also, the prophet Muhammad himself set the example for fasting. In the Hadith it says: "Upon (seeing the new moon at the start of Ramadan) the

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