beings of light delivering God’s messages and watching over humans

being able to choose between different actions

Al Qadr in Arabic is a belief that Allah is in control of actions

a special site related to someone important in the religion (e.g the Imams)

Diversity in belief about angels and free will

Religious education

In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.

Buddhism and Islam: Beliefs and teachings

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

A Muslim source of authority that supports the belief that life is a test is the ...

Some {{}} Muslims, such as Sufis, believe angels are present at shrines.

a barrier where souls wait before judgement

Allah guides people but does not force choices.

Everything is already decided with no choice.

Which belief about free will is held by many Shi’a Muslims?

because they believe life is a test from Allah

Why might Muslims still make good choices if they believe in predestination?

they believe angels are present and pray there

Muslims believe the angel Izra’il takes each soul to the ...

Angels in Islam are believed to be created from {{}} and are genderless.

blowing the trumpet for the start of Judgement Day

What do Muslims believe about the nature of angels?

It reminds them their actions are being recorded.

How does a belief in angels influence Muslims today?

Why is a belief in Jibril especially important to Muslims?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz