Year 10

Imamate (Shi'a Islam)

In this lesson, we will focus on the role of the Imamate in Shi'a Islam. We will explore, the emergence of the Imamate, the attributes of the Imams and the difference between prophets and Imams.

Year 10

Imamate (Shi'a Islam)

In this lesson, we will focus on the role of the Imamate in Shi'a Islam. We will explore, the emergence of the Imamate, the attributes of the Imams and the difference between prophets and Imams.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The emergence of the Imamate.
  2. The attributes of the Imams.
  3. The difference between prophets and Imams.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does the word 'risalah' mean?
Angels
God
Muhammad
Correct answer: Prophethood
Q2.
Muslims believe there will be another prophet after Muhammad.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Who disagreed with the beliefs of his family and is seen as the first to fully submit to Allah?
Correct answer: Ibrahim
Isaac
Ishmael
Muhammad
Q4.
Which of the following is true about what Muslims believe about Isa (Jesus)?
He didn't perform miracles
He is the son of God
Correct answer: He performed miracles
He was crucified
Q5.
Which angel revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad?
Azrael
Israfil
Correct answer: Jibril
Maalik

5 Questions

Q1.
What does 'Shi'a' mean?
Followers of Abu Bakr
Followers of the Qur'an
Group of Abu Bakr
Correct answer: Group of Ali
Q2.
According to Shi'a Muslims, Imams receive new revelations.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
According to Shi'a Muslims, Imams are free from sin/error.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Imams will be related to Muhammad.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
What makes the 12th Imam different?
Correct answer: He is in occultation
He isn't related to Muhammad
He will live forever
She is female