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Overview of AQA GCSE RS Islam

May 5, 2025

AQA GCSE RS Islam Overview

Introduction

  • Video covers all key points of AQA GCSE RS Islam.
  • Recommendations for live stream for further revision.
  • Includes Islam beliefs, teachings, and practices.

Islam Beliefs and Teachings

Sunni and Shia

  • Two major Islamic denominations.
    • Sunni: Majority (85%), follow six articles of faith.
    • Shia: Minority (10%), follow five roots, leadership through Muhammad’s bloodline.
  • Differences in beliefs about Muhammad’s successor.

Tawhid and Supremacy

  • Tawhid: Oneness of God, monotheistic belief.
  • Supremacy: God’s will controls universe events.

Angels and Their Roles

  • Angels relay God’s word, are sinless, and lack free will.
  • Jibriel and Mika'il have specific roles, like communicating the Quran and rewarding the righteous.

The Nature of God

  • Allah has 99 names, each reflecting different attributes.
  • Key attributes: Immanent, transcendent, omnipotent, omniscient, beneficent, merciful, just.

Predestination

  • Sunni: God’s will is predetermined.
  • Shia: Humans have free will; God is just.

Life After Death

  • Belief in conscious existence after death.
  • Day of Judgment involves resurrection and judgment based on deeds.

Prophets

  • Adam: First prophet, taught about halal foods.
  • Ibrahim: Established monotheism, rebuilt the Kaaba.
  • Muhammad: Final prophet, received the Quran.

Holy Books

  • Quran: Final revelation, unchallenged authority.
  • Other texts: Torah, Psalms, Gospel, all hold significance.

Islam Practices

Worship and the Five Pillars

  • Five Pillars: Shahada, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj.
    • Sunni and Shia interpretations differ.
  • Shahada: Declaration of faith, different for Sunni and Shia.
  • Salah: Five daily prayers, specific times.
  • Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan, exceptions apply.
  • Zakah: Charitable giving, calculated as 2.5% of savings.
  • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca, significant religious duty.

Jihad

  • Greater Jihad: Personal spiritual struggle.
  • Lesser Jihad: Defense of Islam, less relevant today.

Islamic Festivals

  • Eid al-Adha: Commemorates Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
  • Eid al-Fitr: Celebrates end of Ramadan.
  • Ashura: Shia commemoration of Hussein’s death.

Conclusion

  • Importance of understanding Islam beliefs and practices for exams.
  • Encouragements for further study and exam preparation.

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