Guess the word Qur’an The Holy book of God Monotheism The belief that God is only One Polytheism The belief in more than one gods Tawhid Oneness of God Shirk Associating other beings with God Shahadah Declaration of faith in One God Ummah The worldwide united community Hadith The word of Prophet Muhammad

2. Belief in Angels of Allah LO - Explore the role that angels play in religious experiences. - Assess the differences between the various angels.

What is difference between Humans and Angels?

The Qur’an “Angels are appointed over you to protect you; they are kind and honourable, and write down your deeds. They know and understand all that you do”. (Surah 82:10-12)

Beings in the universe Angels and Jinns are not human, made out of light. Jinns- are physical beings but invisible, and they can be either good or evil, they have free will, like human beings. They are made from fire.

Summarise the story told in these verses of the Qur’an. The Devil It is We Who created you and gave you shape; then We bade the angels bow down to Adam, and they bowed down; not so Iblis; He refused to be of those who bow down.(Allah) said: "What prevented thee from bowing down when I commanded thee?" He said: "I am better than he: Thou didst create me from fire, and him from clay."(Allah) said: "Get thee down from this: it is not for thee to be arrogant here: get out, for thou art of the meanest (of creatures)."He said: "Give me respite till the day they are raised up."(Allah) said: "Be thou among those who have respite. "He said: "Because thou hast thrown me out of the way, lo! I will lie in wait for them on thy straight way: "Then will I assault them from before them and behind them, from their right and their left: Nor wilt thou find, in most of them, gratitude (for thy mercies)."(Allah) said: "Get out from this, disgraced and expelled. If any of them follow thee,- Hell will I fill with you all. (s7 v11-18) Summarise the story told in these verses of the Qur’an.

What do you remember about the Angels of Allah?

Famous Angels Jibrail- the messenger of God who gives revelations to the chosen ones (Ibrahim and to Maryam, mother of Isa). Referred to the ‘Holy Spirit’ in the Qur’an. Azra’il- the angel of death who is present at deathbeds to receive souls. Israfil- calls all souls on the Day of Judgement. Mika’il- the protector of the faithful and guardian of places of worship and environment. Munker and Nakir - will question souls. Kiraman Katibeen - Keep the book of deeds

What is the Significance of the belief in Angels God commanded in the Qur’an various places Prophet Mohammad’s visions Dutiful to Good-always Always worship, praise and glorify God Record of deeds- try to be good always Devil disobeyed, exiled from heaven- Never disobey God Angels have no free will- Human have-a careful choice to be made- Human superiority

Task Jibril Azra’il Israfil Mika’il Angel Role How relate to religious experience? Qur’anic Quote Key Information Jibril 1. 2. 3. Azra’il Israfil Mika’il