Take this Exam: GCSE Religious Studies: Christianity and Islam | Zestly

Question 1

What is the core meaning of Tawhid in Islam?

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The absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah

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The belief that Muhammad is the final prophet

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The practice of giving to the poor

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The belief in the existence of angels

Question 2

What do Muslims believe about the nature of risalah?

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It is the message of Allah communicated through prophets

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It is the process of performing the Hajj pilgrimage

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It is the belief in the five roots of Usul ad-Din

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It is the act of fasting during the month of Ramadan

Question 3

Sunni and Shi'a Muslims set out their core beliefs in slightly different lists. Which of these beliefs do Shi'a Muslims name among the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din, but Sunni Muslims do not state as a separate article of faith?

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Imamah, the leadership of the imams who followed the Prophet Muhammad

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Tawhid, the oneness of Allah

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Nubuwwah, prophethood

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Mi'ad, the Day of Judgement

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of Zakah in Islam?

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To purify wealth and support those in need

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To ensure that all Muslims travel to Makkah

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To provide a structure for daily prayer

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To celebrate the end of the month of Ramadan

Question 5

During Ramadan, adult Muslims keep sawm, fasting from dawn until sunset. Which of these people would normally be excused from the fast, making the days up later or feeding someone in need instead?

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A Muslim who finds the fast hard going

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A Muslim whose job keeps them working through daylight hours

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A Muslim who is seriously ill, or travelling a long distance

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A Muslim who has already completed the Hajj