Islamic Beliefs AQA A

What is Adalat in the context of Shi'a Islam?

• A type of prayer specific to Shi'a Muslims
• Part of the nature of God; the belief that God is fair
• A prophet who spoke about justice
• A religious ritual performed during Ramadan
• None of the above

Who is Adam in Islamic belief?

• The angel who dictated the Qur’an to Muhammad
• A prophet known for his wisdom
• The father of humankind and builder of the Ka'aba
• A contemporary of Muhammad who helped spread Islam
• None of the above

What is Akhirah?

• A special prayer said during times of distress
• A festival celebrating the end of Ramadan
• Belief in a new stage of life after death
• A chapter in the Qur'an that discusses the afterlife
• None of the above

What role do Angels play in Islam?

• They are spiritual beings who gave God's messages to the prophets and watch over humans
• They are historical figures who led early Islamic communities
• They are symbolic representations of natural elements
• They are guardians of the Islamic holy places
• None of the above

What does Authority mean in Islamic context?

• The power held by government officials
• The influence of the prophets
• Having power and status, especially related to the Qur’an's supreme authority as the word of Allah
• The role of parents and elders in a community
• None of the above

What is meant by Beneficence in Islam?

• The act of pilgrimage to Mecca
• Literally ‘doing good’, a belief about the generosity that Allah shows to humans
• A method of prayer
• The study of the Qur'an
• None of the above

What does the Day of Judgement refer to in Islam?

• A day when Muslims fast to seek forgiveness
• The day when Allah will decide about individual deeds and reward or punishment
• A festival celebrated annually
• The last day of the Islamic lunar calendar
• None of the above

What is the significance of Jannah in Islamic afterlife beliefs?

• It is considered a holy city in Islam
• It is a scripture similar to the Qur'an
• It is referred to as Paradise, Allah’s reward after death to the faithful
• It is a ritual performed during weddings
• None of the above

What does the term Imamate signify in Shi'a Islam?

• A type of community prayer
• Fasting during Ramadan
• ‘Leadership’; belief in the twelve imams who succeeded Muhammad
• A chapter in the Qur'an
• None of the above

What is Tawhid?

• The belief in charity and giving to the needy
• The festival marking the end of Hajj
• One of the Six Articles of Faith; the oneness and unity of Allah
• A type of mosque architecture
• None of the above