Assessment: Islam Beliefs and Teachings (Part 2)

YEAR 10 · UNIT 24: ISLAM — BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS (PART 2) · LESSON 6

What You'll Learn

Explain core Islamic beliefs (akhirah, risalah, holy books), understand Sunni-Shi'a leadership difference, show how beliefs shape Muslim life.

Recall - Unit 24 Quick-Check

Review all unit topics
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Q1: What is akhirah?

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Answer: Akhirah is the Islamic belief in the afterlife and the Day of Judgement.

Q2: Name the Five Pillars

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Answer: Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj

Q3: What does "Seal of Prophets" mean?

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Answer: Muhammad is the final prophet. No prophets after him.

Q4: How do Sunni and Shi'a differ on leadership?

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Answer: Sunni: community chooses leader. Shi'a: Allah chose Ali.

Q5: What are the four holy books before Qur'an?

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Answer: Scrolls, Torah, Psalms, Gospel

Review - Unit 24 Deep Dive

Q1: How does akhirah belief motivate ethical behaviour?

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Answer: Deeds recorded by angels, weighed on Judgement Day. Fear of hell, hope for paradise motivate righteous living.

Q2: Why do Muslims follow the Sunnah and Hadith?

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Answer: Qur'an says Muhammad is excellent example. Sunnah shows how to live. Hadith provide guidance.

Q3: How is Qur'an perfectly preserved?

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Answer: Revealed in Arabic, immediately memorized, written on materials, every copy identical to original.

Q4: What is Shahadah?

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Answer: "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is messenger." First Pillar, summarizes core beliefs.

Q5: What unites the global Muslim Ummah?

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Answer: One Qur'an, Tawhid, Muhammad as final prophet, Five Pillars, prayer toward Makkah, shared beliefs.

Test - Short-Answer Practice

Q1 (4 marks): Akhirah and Motivation

Explain two ways belief in akhirah affects daily Muslim life.

Q2 (4 marks): Risalah and Prophethood

What did Muhammad teach about his role as prophet?

Q3 (4 marks): Holy Books

Why is Qur'an more reliable than Torah or Gospel as Islamic guide?

Q4 (4 marks): Sunni-Shi'a Leadership

How do Sunni and Shi'a views differ on leadership after Muhammad?

Q5 (4 marks): Beliefs and Practice

Explain how Shahadah expresses core Islamic beliefs.

Write - Extended Response (GCSE Practice)

12-Mark Evaluate Question

In Islam, belief in the Qur'an's perfection is more important than belief in Muhammad as final prophet. Evaluate.

Approximately 750 words.

Structure

  1. Introduce both beliefs and importance
  2. For claim: Qur'an is final word, complete guidance, basis of law
  3. Counter: Muhammad essential - delivered revelation, Muslims follow Sunnah
  4. Synthesise: inseparable - Qur'an is Muhammad's miracle
  5. Conclude: Both foundational, neither "more important"

Evaluate - Full Assessment

Final Reflection

Which unit belief (akhirah, risalah, holy books, Imamate, connection) interests you most? Why? How does it connect to others?

Year 10 Summary

Unit 24: Islam - Beliefs and Teachings (Part 2)

What you learned:

  • L1: Akhirah - afterlife, Judgement Day, paradise/hell, motivates ethics
  • L2: Risalah - Muhammad Seal of Prophets, Sunnah/Hadith guidance
  • L3: Holy Books - Qur'an perfect, previous scriptures corrupted
  • L4: Imamate - Sunni-Shi'a split on leadership
  • L5: Connection - Beliefs expressed through Pillars and daily life

Next: Year 11 explores Islamic Law, Jihad, Gender, Science, Modern World.

Key Takeaway

Islamic beliefs are interconnected. All centre on Tawhid and shape how Muslims live, decide, and treat others.