1. Preliminary Course Revision
Islam
Preliminary Course
Revision

2. Principal Beliefs Students learn about:
The articles of faith explained in the Aqida as:
Tawhid
Angels
Books of Allah
Rusul
Akhira
Fate/predestination

3. Principal Beliefs Students learn to:
outline the implications of Tawhid for Muslim belief
examine the role of the Books of Allah and prophecy in Islam
outline the principal beliefs about Angels, life after death and fate/predestination

4. Articles of Faith Tawhid
The belief in the oneness of Allah as expressed in the Shahada
Shahada - There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his Prophet
How does this affect Muslims in their lives and beliefs?
Angels
They are the instruments of Allah's will; His messengers

5. Articles of Faith Books of Allah
Revelation (Allah revealing information about himself) through the prophets
Four main books are:
Torah of Moses
Psalms of David
Gospels of Jesus
Qur'an (the final and most complete)
The first three Books have been corrupted by human interpretation. The Qur'an is not translated and, so, cannot be effected by humans

6. Articles of Faith Rusul These are the prophets of Allah, 28 in total
Muhammad is the final prophet
Akhira
Life after death - Everybody will be judged by Allah according to their actions on earth.
Reward is Heaven, Punishment is Hell
Fate/Predestination
Nothing will happen without the will and knowledge of Allah
Everybody is given free will as a gift from Allah

7. Sacred Texts & Writings
Students learn to:
Identify the importance of:
the Qur’an
the Hadith
Examine extracts from the Qur’an and
Hadith which demonstrate the principal
beliefs of Islam

8. Qur’an Literally means "recitation"
Spoken to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel
Provides a guide to life and information about Allah and his will
Its primary message is the supremecy of Allah
Divided into 114 chapters (sura) and about 6000 verses (ayat)
It is written in Arabic and is not translated officially
It is used by Muslims in prayer and to help decide shari'ah, guide the actions of adherents and provide a framework for Muslim ethics

9. Hadith & Sunna
The traditional accounts of the sayings and deeds of Muhammad
Sunna - the traditions of Muhammad
The Sunna and Hadith are of secondary authority to the Qur'an but play a large role in Islamic life, as does the Qur'an

10. Core Ethical Teachings
Students learn to:
Outline the principal ethical teachings within
Islam
Outline the process of Islamic jurisprudence
Describe the importance of ethical teachings in determining that which is:
halal
haraam

11. Definitions Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence is the system of laws applied in a particular country
Shari'ah
Islamic law
Differs among different Muslim societies
Is enforced both politically and spiritually, among communities and individuals
Is devised by a specific process (see below)

12. Process of Islamic Jurisprudence
Qur’an
Hadith & Sunna
Ijma’
Qiyas

13. Categories of behaviour in Shari'ah
Halal - things that are allowed, permitted or lawful, e.g. praying five times daily
Fard - obligatory activities, e.g. adhering to the Five Pillars (see below)
Mustahab - practices that are recommended but not compulsory, e.g. praying more than 5 times a day
Mubah - things that are neither liked nor disliked; actions left for the individual conscience to decide, e.g. contraception
Makrah - actions that are advised against but not forbidden, e.g. divorce
Haraam - unlawful or forbidden things, e.g. eating pork, drinking alcohol

14. Expression of Faith Students learn about:
the Five Pillars as the expression of the faith of Islam
Students learn to:
outline each of the Five Pillars

15. Five Pillars of Faith 1 - Shahada Belief
"There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his Prophet"
To utter this with complete conviction is enough to make a person a Muslim

16. Five Pillars of Faith 2 - Salat Regular Prayer
This is ritual prayer at least 5 times a day
Dawn
Midday
Mid-afternoon
Sunset
Before bed
Expression of one's love and gratitude to Allah
Helps provide guidance and peace of mind
Preparation involves wudu (ritual washing)
Prayers are said while facing Mecca
Personal prayer (Dua) can be performed any time

17. Five Pillars of Faith 3 - Zakat Charity (almsgiving)
Muhammad prescribed a minimum of 2.5% on money and posessions of those who had more than enough
Given to help the faithful, e.g. widows, orphans and the poor

18. Five Pillars of Faith 4 - Sawm Fasting
Occurs in the month of Ramadan (ninth monthof the Muslim year)
Abstain fro eating, drinking, smoking and sexual intercourse between sunrise and sunset
Done to help discipline Muslims spiritually, to remind them of those without food and as a means of unity within the Umma (worldwide Islamic community)
Children, elderly, ill and pregnant women do not fast

19. Five Pillars of Faith 5 - Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
All Muslims must make at least one trip in their lifetimes
If they are able to financially and are in good health

20. Practice Questions Ethics
Outline the effect of the Islamic ethical system on the lives of believers (5)
Tawhid
Explain the concept of Tawhid as a principal belief of Islam (5)
Muhammad
Discuss how Muhammad is the model for Muslim life (5)