Year 10 - Religious education
Tawhid
Islam: beliefs
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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 what a belief in Tawhid is, and why this is important for Muslims.
Key Notes
- Islam is monotheistic, and the God referred to is the God of Abrahamic religions.
- There are several references in the Qur'an, including 3:18 and Surah 112.
- Shirk is the contradiction of Tawhid and is a serious sin in Islam.
Vocabulary To Learn
- begets: bringing a child into existence through reproduction
- monotheistic: belief in and worship of only one God, Allah
- shirk: worshipping anything other than Allah, considered to be the worst sin in Islam
- Tawhid: belief in Allah's oneness and unity
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That Muslims believe Allah is a different 'god' to the God of Christianity and Judaism.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Islam is monotheistic, and the God referred to is the God of Abrahamic religions. There are several references in the Qur'an, including 3:18 and Surah 112.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'begets'
bringing a child into existence through reproduction.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: That Muslims believe Allah is a different 'god' to the God of Christianity and Judaism. Correction: Allah is Arabic for 'The God' and the Qur'an teaches that Allah is the God of the Abrahamic faiths. Moses/Abraham/Jesus and others are all significant prophets in Islam, and known through Arabic spellings of their names; they are the same prophets.
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 Adam Study Guide
- Role and importance of Ibrahim 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
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