Holy books

Religious education

The Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam

Allah's nature

Prophethood

Seal of the Prophets

Angels

Predestination

Judgement and the afterlife

The five roots of Shi'a Islam

The Imamah

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.

Muslim beliefs

Match the word to its correct definition.

It is only relevant for Arabic-speaking Muslims.

It contains stories written by Prophet Muhammad.

It is believed to be the direct and unchanged word of Allah.

Why is the Qur’an considered the ultimate source of authority for Muslims?

The Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad on the Night of ...

Which prophet was given the Torah according to Islam?

They were originally written in languages people can’t understand.

Their messages were altered by humans over time.

They never contained true messages from Allah.

Why do Muslims believe the previous holy books, like the Torah and Gospel, are no longer fully reliable?

What is the common message shared by all the prophets in Islam?

The Prophet Muhammad had the most followers.

The Prophet Muhammad was the first prophet.

The Prophet Muhammad is the last of the prophets.

What does the title "Seal of the Prophets" refer to?

Prophet Muhammad’s actions and sayings, which guide Muslims on how to live, are known as the ...

It was written by the Prophet Muhammad himself.

It was memorised by the Prophet's companions, who also wrote it down.

It was given in the form of a book, right from the beginning.

How was the Qur'an preserved while the Prophet Muhammad was alive?

Exit Quiz

Match the word to its correct definition.