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Islam: Beliefs and teachings

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What do Muslims believe happens after death?

Akhirah (life after death), the Day of Judgement, resurrection, the importance of human responsibility and accountability, and Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam).
A focused answer on the Muslim afterlife for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062), covering Akhirah, the Day of Judgement, resurrection, Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam).
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What do Muslims believe about angels and predestination?

Malaikah (angels) and their roles, including Jibril and Mika'il, and al-Qadr (predestination) and human freedom and accountability.
A focused answer on angels and predestination in Islam for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062), covering Malaikah, Jibril, Mika'il and al-Qadr.
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What do Muslims believe about prophets and holy books?

Risalah (prophethood), the roles of Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad, and the holy books including the Qur'an, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and the scrolls of Ibrahim.
A focused answer on prophethood and revelation for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062), covering Risalah, key prophets and the holy books including the Qur'an.
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What do Muslims believe about the nature of Allah?

The nature of Allah including Tawhid, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, fairness and justice (Adalat in Shia Islam), and immanence and transcendence.
A focused answer on the Muslim understanding of Allah for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062), covering Tawhid, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy, justice, immanence and transcendence.
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What are the core beliefs that unite Muslims?

The six articles of faith in Sunni Islam and the five roots of religion (Usul ad-Din) in Shia Islam, and the place of Tawhid as the central belief.
A focused answer on the foundations of Islamic belief for AQA GCSE Religious Studies A (8062), covering the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam and the five roots in Shia Islam.
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