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Study of Islam: Beliefs and teachings

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What do Muslims believe about Akhirah, the afterlife?

Akhirah (life after death): this life as a test, the Day of Judgement (Yawm ad-Din), the resurrection, Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam), and the impact of these beliefs.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 3 answer on Akhirah, covering this life as a test, the Day of Judgement (Yawm ad-Din), the resurrection, Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam), and the impact of belief in the afterlife, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
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What do Muslims believe about angels and predestination?

The Muslim beliefs in angels (Malaikah) and their roles, and in predestination (Al-Qadr) and how it relates to human free will.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 3 answer on angels and predestination, covering the angels Malaikah and their roles, Al-Qadr (divine decree), and how predestination relates to human free will and responsibility, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
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What do Muslims believe about prophethood and the holy books?

Risalah (prophethood), the role of key prophets (Adam, Ibrahim, Muhammad), the holy books (Kutub), and the supreme authority of the Qur'an alongside the Sunnah and Hadith.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 3 answer on Risalah and the holy books, covering prophethood, the prophets from Adam to Muhammad, the Kutub, the Qur'an, and the Sunnah and Hadith, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
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What do Muslims believe about Tawhid and the nature of Allah?

The belief in Tawhid (the oneness of God), the nature and characteristics of Allah, the sin of shirk, and why Tawhid is central to Islam.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 3 answer on Tawhid and the nature of Allah, covering the oneness of God, the 99 names and characteristics of Allah, the sin of shirk, and why Tawhid is central to Islam, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
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What are the six beliefs of Sunni Islam and the five roots of Shia Islam?

The six beliefs of Sunni Islam (Akidah) and the five roots of Usul ad-Din of Shia Islam, and the differences between the two traditions.
An Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (C120) Component 3 answer on the six beliefs of Sunni Islam and the five roots of Usul ad-Din of Shia Islam, covering each foundation of faith and the Sunni-Shia difference, with the sources of wisdom and authority Eduqas rewards.
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