Foundations of faith: Sunni Islam

Religious education

Tawhid and the nature of Allah

Foundations of faith: Shi'a Islam

The nature of prophethood

Examples of prophets

Muhammad as the seal of the Prophets

Significance of angels

Diversity in belief about angels and free will

Human responsibility and freedom

Heaven and hell in Islam

Islamic attitudes to holy books

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

What are the six articles of faith also known as?

The belief in {{ }} means that Allah is one, unique, and has no partners.

Which branch of Islam primarily follows the six articles of faith?

According to Surah 4:136, which of the following is **not** mentioned as an article of faith?

because the Qur’an teaches that Allah controls everything

Why do Sunni Muslims believe in predestination (al-Qadr)?

Sunni Muslims believe that {{ }} are beings of light who deliver God’s messages and watch over humans.

Muslims believe that Allah is {{ }}, meaning He is all-powerful.

the belief that Allah created the universe

What does the Islamic concept of Tawhid mean?

Which Qur’anic verse supports the idea of Tawhid?

According to Islamic teachings, what does Allah being beneficent mean?

The Qur’an describes Allah in ways that suggest both qualities.

Muslims cannot agree on Allah’s nature.

The Qur’an states Allah is only transcendent.

Why do many Muslims believe Allah is both immanent and transcendent?

Foundations of faith: Sunni Islam

Lesson outcome