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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the role and importance of the Prophet Adam in Islam.

Key Notes

• Prophethood is a key belief for all Muslims.
• Allah communicates with humans through revelations to prophets.
• Prophets are seen as without sin and examples to be followed.
• The first Prophet was Adam, who was the first man.

Vocabulary To Learn

• Adam: the first human and first prophet of Islam
• khalifah: someone who looks after or manages something for another
• nubuwwah: the concept of prophethood in Islam in Shi'a Islam
• revelation: showing or telling something about God
• risalah: the concept of prophethood in Islam in Sunni Islam

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Adam was caused to sin by Eve.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Authority of other sacred texts in Islam Study Guide
• Human responsibility and accountability Study Guide
• Life after death in Islam Study Guide
• Nature and role of angels Study Guide
• Predestination and human freedom Study Guide
• Revelation and authority of the Qur'an Study Guide
• Role and importace of Muhammad Study Guide
• Role and importance of Ibrahim Study Guide
• Tawhid Study Guide
• The five roots of Usul ad-Din Study Guide
• The imamate in Shi'a Islam Study Guide
• The Last Day: resurrection and judgement Study Guide
• The nature of Allah Study Guide
• The six articles of faith Study Guide