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Islam: Beliefs and teachings

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What do Muslims believe about life after death?

Muslim teachings about Akhirah (life after death), the nature of judgement, paradise and hell, and how these affect a Muslim's life today.
A focused answer on Akhirah for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering the Day of Judgement, paradise (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam), and how belief in the afterlife shapes Muslim life.
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What do Muslims believe about angels and predestination?

The nature and importance of angels (Malaikah) and of al-Qadr (predestination), and how predestination relates to human freedom and the Day of Judgement.
A focused answer on angels and predestination for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering Malaikah (Jibril, Izra'il, Mika'il) and al-Qadr, free will and the Day of Judgement.
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What do Muslims believe about the prophets and the holy books?

The nature and importance of Risalah (prophethood) and the holy books (Kutub), including the Qur'an, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and Sahifah.
A focused answer on Risalah and the holy books for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering prophethood, the roles of the prophets, and the Qur'an, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and Sahifah.
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What do Muslims believe about the nature of Allah?

The characteristics of Allah as shown in the Qur'an, including Tawhid, immanence, transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy and justice.
A focused answer on the nature of Allah for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering Tawhid, immanence, transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy and justice (Adalat).
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What are the foundations of Muslim belief?

The Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam and the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam, their nature, purpose and importance.
A focused answer on the Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam and the Five Roots of Shi'a Islam for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering their nature, purpose and importance.
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