1. Key Beliefs
Implications

2. Recap vid
Recap on the six key beliefs (6 articles of faith)

3. Implications
It’s not enough for Muslims to believe in the six key beliefs and their importance, but they must live their life according to them
The implications of this information can affect the way a Muslim lives their life – the things they do/don’t do, actions, jobs, friends, family – everything!

4. Implications of Tawhid
Humans are Allah’s representatives on Earth. We should follow His instructions.
Shirk is unforgivable, anyone who commits shirk can no longer consider themselves a Muslim
No pictures (certainly not of Allah) as this would be offensive – why?
Capitalism is a problem because Muslims do not want to become involved with ‘worshipping’ material possessions, or giving them greater importance than Allah

5. Implications of Tawhid
“When he surrenders himself to Allah alone, he can go forward in the affairs of this life without fear. But if he does not obey Allah, he has to obey false gods like the fear or losing his job, fear of danger, fear of hunger and the like” (Ghulam Sarwar)
The Shahada is the Muslim declaration of faith and underlines belief in the oneness of God
The Shahada should be the first thing a baby hears and the last thing a Muslim says/hears at death

6. Implications of Angels
Actions are being recorded throughout this life, this may (should!) affect the way a Muslim behaves.
Angels were not given free-will, but humans were – with this comes responsibility and consequences.
Acknowledging the angles during prayer (turning to the right and to the left).

7. Implications of Prophets
Allah’s message has been sent again and again, only to become corrupted (link to mercy/compassion).
Examples for Muslims to follow – especially Muhammad.
Links to Jews and Christians (‘people of the book’) – marriage and treatment of each other?
Links to previous holy books

8. Implications of Prophets (Muhammad)
No further prophets will be sent – Muhammad’s example is the final one to follow
Anyone who claims to be a prophet is lying (problems for Shi’a Muslims – more to come)
Qur’an is the final word of Allah for guidance, can it be re-interpreted for the modern world?

9. Implications of Prophets (Muhammad)
Following Muhammad instead of the Qur’an is wrong – must be careful not to hold Muhammad up on par with Allah
All prophets should ‘technically’ be regarded with equal respect as Muhammad – as messengers of Allah

10. Implications of Books Links to previous holy books (video)
Qur’an as final word of Allah and ultimate guide to life for Muslims
Qur’an must be followed
Should be read in original Arabic to prevent corruption (as happened previously)
Closest thing to speaking to Allah directly
Treated with the utmost respect (how?)

11. Implications of Akirah
Awareness of upcoming judgement and consequences of actions
Following the rules and teachings of Allah in order to please him and reach Jannah
A Muslim’s whole life should be about worshipping Allah
Links to behaviour in this life – more concerned with immortal soul than with consequences in this world

12. Implications of Akirah
“If you reflect still deeper, you will come to the conclusion that belief in life after death is the most decisive factor in the life of a man… A man who has in view success or failure in this world alone… will not be prepared to undertake any good act… nor will he be keen to avoid any wrong act… But a man who believes in the next world as well… will do the good… and he will avoid the wrong… He will judge things from the viewpoint of their eternal consequences” (Abul Ala Mawdudi)

13. Implications of Al Qad’r (predestination)
We may not understand why things are happening, but they are part of Allah’s plan – we should trust in that
If nothing happens without Allah’s permission, does this mean that Allah is responsible for evil?
Allah knows what people will do before they do it, but we still have free will

14. Implications of Al Qad’r (predestination)
Muslims in the Middle Ages used the concept of Insh’Allah (if Allah wills it) to mean that humans have no free will an dAllah controls everything directly
Modern-day Muslims believe Allah has a plan; the power the make the plan happen and everything will work out as Allah wants it
If we cannot understand that or how it links with free-will, this is because we are not Allah and therefor are not omnipotent (beyond our understanding)
Trust in Allah

15. Analyse how following the six key beliefs affects a Muslim’s life (20)

16. Progress Check Plenary
What have you learnt this lesson?
Facts – e.g
Ideas/viewpoints
Similarities/differences - diversity
Key words/concepts
Examples of how religion affects the world around us – e.g. culture
What contribution to your learning did you make?
Contributed to class discussion
Worked in a pair/group
Organised my time well
Found out information for myself
Answered thoroughly and thoughtfully
Completed extension task
Monitored my progress
Peer/ self assessed work
How did you learn it?
Research work
Discussion
Questioning
Pairs/ group work - collaborative
Independent learning
Using technology e.g video/ internet
What do you need to do in order to make further progress?
Do further research
Background reading
Develop my writing technique
Contribute more in class
Proof read my work
Give examples to back up my ideas
Make connections between different beliefs and faiths