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Unit 8: Islam

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How do Muslims worship in the mosque, and what do the festivals of Id celebrate?

Worship and festivals in Islam: the mosque as a place of worship and community, its main features, Friday prayer (Jumu'ah), and the festivals of Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Adha and what they celebrate.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to worship and festivals in Unit 8 Islam. Covers the mosque and its features, Friday prayer (Jumu'ah), and the festivals of Id-ul-Fitr and Id-ul-Adha and what each one celebrates, presented accurately and respectfully.
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What are the Five Pillars of Islam, and how do they shape a Muslim's life?

The Five Pillars of Islam: Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakah (giving to charity), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca), their meaning and how they shape Muslim life.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to the Five Pillars in Unit 8 Islam. Covers Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj, their meaning and how each one shapes a Muslim's life and faith, presented accurately and respectfully.
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What do Muslims believe about the nature of God, and why is Tawhid so important?

The nature of God in Islam: Tawhid (the oneness of God), the belief that God is the creator and sustainer, the rejection of shirk, the meaning of the ninety-nine names of God, and Muslim belief in angels (malaikah).
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to the nature of God in Unit 8 Islam. Covers Tawhid, the oneness of God, God as creator and sustainer, the rejection of shirk, the ninety-nine names of God and the meaning of belief in angels, presented accurately and respectfully.
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Why are the prophets, and above all the Prophet Muhammad, so important to Muslims?

The prophets in Islam: the belief that God sent prophets (including Adam, Ibrahim, Musa and Isa), the special place of the Prophet Muhammad as the final messenger or Seal of the Prophets, the night of revelation, the Hijrah, and his role as a model for Muslim life.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to the prophets in Unit 8 Islam. Covers the belief that God sent prophets including Adam, Ibrahim, Musa and Isa, the special place of Muhammad as the final messenger and Seal of the Prophets, the first revelation, the Hijrah and his role as a model for Muslims, presented respectfully.
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Why is the Qur'an so important to Muslims, and how is it treated and used?

The Qur'an and sacred writings in Islam: the belief that the Qur'an is the word of God revealed to Muhammad, its structure and language, the respect shown to it, its use in worship and daily life, and the place of the Hadith and Sunnah.
A focused CCEA GCSE Religious Studies guide to the Qur'an in Unit 8 Islam. Covers the belief that the Qur'an is the word of God revealed to Muhammad, its structure and Arabic language, the respect shown to it, its use in worship and daily life, and the place of the Hadith and Sunnah, presented respectfully.
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