S16 E13 The One About GCSE RE Islam beliefs Angels and Holy books

This episode is going to cover Angels, their nature and role, including Jibril and Mika’il. The holy books: Qur’an: revelation and authority, the Torah, the Psalms, the Gospel, the Scrolls of Abraham and their authority. 

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Explain two ways in which belief in angels influences Muslims today

One influence is to understand Allah's imminence as Angels show that Allah is still involved in the universe.For example, they perform different duties for him.Another influence is to read the Quran because Angel Gibrel revealed the Quran to Prophet MuhammadThis happened on the Night of Power

Explain two ways in which the belief in Mikhail influences the Muslims today.

One influence is to thank Allah because Mikhail provides rain and food.This allows humans to be nourished.Another influence is to have hope because Mikhail sends rewards on behalf of Allah.A Muslim would receive these rewards in this life or the next.

Explain two ways in which belief in holy books influences Muslims.One influence is to follow the teachings of the Quran because the Quran teaches about Tawhid.This is the final book of AllahAnother influence is to learn about previous prophets because books before the Quran may have lessons from other prophets Muslims can learn from.For example the gospels of Jesus

Explain two ways in which the belief in the gospel influences a Muslim today.The first one I could say is that it helps a Muslim learn from the life of Jesus which is in the gospel.This is because the gospel may have lessons from prophet which we can learn from.Another influence you should believe in Tawheed, that's my third mark.This is because many Muslims would believe that believe about the Trinity was added to the gospel so they would reject this.

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Explain two Muslim teachings about the nature of angels. Refer to sacred writings or another source of belief and teaching in your answer

One belief is that angels do not sin because they're no free will. Therefore cannot disobey Allah.The Qur'an says,  They do not disobey the commands they receive from Allah.This shows that angels always obey whatever orders them, so they cannot sin.Another belief is that the angels are special beings.Muslims believe there are spiritual beings made from light who can come in different forms.

Explain two Muslim teachings about the role of angels. Refer to sacred writings or another source of belief and teaching in your answer

One role is to reveal messages to prophets.Angel Gibril is the Angel of revelation whose role is to communicate Allah's words to the prophets.For example, the Prophet Muhammad.The Quran says Gibril brings down the revelation.This shows that Gibril revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.Another role is that angels distribute Allah's rewards to people.Angel Mikhail is the Angel of mercy, and his role is reward humans in this life or the next.

Explain two Muslim teachings about Gibril. Refer to sacred writings or another source of belief and teaching in your answerOne belief was that Gibral appeared to Mary as a human.He revealed to her that she was pregnant and will give birth to Isa Jesus.Another belief is that Gibril is the Angel of revelation.He communicates the words of Allah to the prophet Muhammad.The Quran; says Gibril brings down the revelation.This shows that Gibril revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.

Explain two Muslim teachings about holy books. Refer to sacred writings or another source of belief and teaching in your answerOne belief is that it is one of the six articles of faith in Sunni Islam.It is the belief that Allah revealed books to different prophets before the Quran.Another believe that the Quran is the most important source of authority for Muslims.It is seen as the final book that Allah revealed which has never been changed.The Quran says ‘this is THE book of which there is no doubt’This quote shows the Qur’an as THE most important reveletaion because there are no mistakes in it

Explain two Muslim teachings about the Torah. Refer to sacred writings or another source of belief and teaching in your answer

One belief is that the Torah was revealed to Prophet Musa.It contained the messages that Allah wanted to give to the Jewish people.The Quran says we sent down the Torah in which was guidance and light.This shows the Torah was used at the time to receive guidance by Prophet Musa's followersAnother belief is that the Torah is no longer the words of Allah.Muslims believe that some of the words and teachings were changed by humans

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'Belief in angels is the most important Muslim belief'

'Belief in angels is no longer relevant for Muslims in today’s society.'

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