Key beliefs (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Model Answers
Islam Beliefs
Give two reasons why Project Ibrahim is important in Islam [2 marks]
• He is a prophet. • Eid is celebrated in honour of him and his sacrifice.
Give two Muslim beliefs about the nature of God [2 marks]
• God is just. • God is forgiving.
Give two Muslim beliefs about heaven [2 marks]
• Those who abide the laws of the Quran can enter heaven only. • Heaven is a place of enteral happiness with God.
Name two articles of faith in Sunni Islam [2 marks]
• Belief in one god • Belief in angles
Islam practices
Give two religious practices that Muslims perform on jummah Friday [2 marks]
• Men go to the mosque to pray. • Muslims must leave work and close their businesses to attend prayer.
Give two of the ten obligatory acts in Shia Islam [2 marks]
• Khums • Jihad
Give two actions that Muslims perform during hajj [2 marks]
• Ihram • Circling Kaaba 7 times
Give two Muslim practices that happen during Ramadan [2 marks]
• Fasting. • Extra prayers.