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Edexcel GCSE (9Ð1) Religious Studies B Paper 2: Religion, Peace and Conflict Ð Islam Student Book
(2017)
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Abstract
This Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies B Paper 2: Religion, Peace and Conflict - Islam Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the specification content. The book is made up of topics, each covering one specification point as a visually engaging double-page spread or more.
Each Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Student Book is packed with useful features to help you with your GCSE studies, including:
- Learning outcomes outlined at the beginning of each spread and reinforced at the end by summary boxes to recap the most important points for you to remember
- Checkpoint boxes to challenge you to recall key facts and reinforce your understanding
- Extend your knowledge boxes with further factual details to help contextualise key knowledge, and Find out more boxes with suggestions for further research
- Key terms boxes to help you understand and revise unfamiliar terminology
- Sacred texts boxes containing appropriate extracts or prompts for you to seek out further knowledge
- A Recap spread prompting you to recall and use knowledge gained earlier on in the course, with fun quizzes, activities and exam style questions supported by exam tips
- A comprehensive Glossary and Index to facilitate revision.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover | Cover | ||
| Contents | 3 | ||
| How to use this book | 4 | ||
| Chapter 1: Muslim beliefs | 6 | ||
| 1.1: The Six Beliefs of Islam | 8 | ||
| The Six Beliefs | 8 | ||
| What is the purpose of the Six Beliefs of Islam? | 9 | ||
| How important are the Six Beliefs of Islam for Muslims? | 9 | ||
| How are the Six Beliefs of Islam understood and expressed in Sunni Muslim communities today? | 9 | ||
| 1.2: The Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam | 11 | ||
| The Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din | 11 | ||
| Why are the Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din important to Shi’a communities today? | 12 | ||
| How do Sunni and Shi’a beliefs about the Five Roots of ‘Usul ad-Din differ? | 13 | ||
| 1.3: The nature of Allah | 14 | ||
| Islamic beliefs about Allah | 14 | ||
| Allah and the Qur’an | 15 | ||
| Why are these characteristics important? | 15 | ||
| 1.4: Risalah: prophethood | 17 | ||
| Risalah in Islam | 17 | ||
| What do the roles of prophets teach Muslims? | 17 | ||
| Adam | 18 | ||
| Ibrahim | 18 | ||
| Isma’il | 18 | ||
| Musa | 18 | ||
| Dawud | 18 | ||
| Isa | 18 | ||
| Muhammad, the last prophet | 18 | ||
| 1.5: Muslim holy books | 20 | ||
| The Qur’an | 20 | ||
| How do Muslims show respect to the Qur’an? | 20 | ||
| Other holy books | 20 | ||
| Why are holy books important in Islam today? | 21 | ||
| 1.6: Malaikah: angels | 23 | ||
| Islam and angels | 23 | ||
| Angels in the Qur’an and their importance | 24 | ||
| What is the significance of angels for Muslims today? | 24 | ||
| 1.7: al-Qadr: predestination | 26 | ||
| What is al-Qadr and why is it important? | 26 | ||
| Al-Qadr and human freedom | 27 | ||
| Differences between Sunni and Shi’a beliefs about predestination | 27 | ||
| What are the implications for belief in al-Qadr for Muslims today? | 27 | ||
| 1.8: Akhirah: life after death | 29 | ||
| Islam and Akhirah | 29 | ||
| What does the Qur’an say? | 29 | ||
| Al-Jannah | 29 | ||
| Jahannam | 30 | ||
| Allah and judgement | 30 | ||
| How will beliefs about Akhirah affect the life of a Muslim? | 30 | ||
| Similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity | 30 | ||
| Recap: Muslim beliefs | 32 | ||
| Extend: Muslim beliefs | 34 | ||
| Chaper 2: Living the Muslim life | 36 | ||
| 2.1: Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam | 38 | ||
| The history and nature of the Ten Obligatory Acts | 38 | ||
| The purpose of the Ten Obligatory Acts | 40 | ||
| Why are the Ten Obligatory Acts important for Shi’a Muslims today? | 40 | ||
| 2.2: Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars | 41 | ||
| Shahadah, the first Pillar of Islam | 41 | ||
| Reciting the Shahadah | 41 | ||
| Why is the Shahadah important to all Muslims? | 42 | ||
| 2.3: Salah as one of the Five Pillars | 44 | ||
| Islamic beliefs about Salah | 44 | ||
| Preparing for prayer | 44 | ||
| Performing Salah | 45 | ||
| In the mosque | 45 | ||
| Why is prayer important for Muslims? | 45 | ||
| Similarities and differences between Muslims and Christians | 46 | ||
| 2.4: Sawm as one of the Five Pillars | 47 | ||
| Fasting | 47 | ||
| What are the rules of fasting? | 47 | ||
| Who should fast? | 47 | ||
| What is the significance and purpose of fasting? | 47 | ||
| Laylat al-Qadr: Night of Power | 48 | ||
| Why is Laylat al-Qadr signifi cant for Muslims today? | 48 | ||
| 2.5: Zakah as one of the Five Pillars and Khums | 50 | ||
| Zakah | 50 | ||
| Why is Zakah important for Sunni Muslims? | 51 | ||
| Khums | 51 | ||
| Why is Khums important and what are the benefits of Khums? | 51 | ||
| 2.6: Hajj as one of the Five Pillars | 53 | ||
| Hajj | 53 | ||
| Origins of Hajj | 53 | ||
| What happens on Hajj? | 54 | ||
| Actions performed on Hajj | 54 | ||
| Chapter 3: Crime and punishment | 66 | ||
| 3.1: Crime and justice | 68 | ||
| Why is justice important to Muslims? | 68 | ||
| The importance of justice for the victim | 69 | ||
| Non-religious attitudes | 69 | ||
| 3.2: Action to end the causes of crime | 71 | ||
| The nature and problem of crime | 71 | ||
| Why does crime occur? | 71 | ||
| Muslim teachings on crime | 72 | ||
| Muslim Chaplains’ Association | 72 | ||
| 3.3: Good, evil and suffering | 74 | ||
| Islamic beliefs about good, evil and suffering | 74 | ||
| Islamic teachings about good and evil | 74 | ||
| Nature of good and evil actions | 75 | ||
| Non-religious attitudes on suff ering | 75 | ||
| Islamic beliefs about suffering | 75 | ||
| 3.4: Punishment | 77 | ||
| Punishment | 77 | ||
| Why is punishment important to Muslims? | 78 | ||
| How punishment can be justice | 78 | ||
| Why is punishment needed in society? | 79 | ||
| 3.5: Aims of punishment | 80 | ||
| What are the aims of punishment? | 80 | ||
| Muslim attitudes | 81 | ||
| Qur’anic teachings about punishment | 81 | ||
| 3.6: Forgiveness | 83 | ||
| Forgiveness | 83 | ||
| Muslim teachings about forgiveness | 83 | ||
| Community responses and restorative justice | 84 | ||
| 3.7: The treatment of criminals | 86 | ||
| Muslim teachings about the treatment of criminals | 86 | ||
| Use of torture | 86 | ||
| Human rights | 87 | ||
| Trial by jury | 87 | ||
| Atheist and Humanist attitudes towards the treatment of criminals | 87 | ||
| 3.8: Capital punishment | 89 | ||
| The nature and purpose of capital punishment | 89 | ||
| Muslim beliefs and teachings | 89 | ||
| Why would Muslims support capital punishment? | 90 | ||
| Why do some Muslims not support capital punishment? | 90 | ||
| Non-religious attitudes | 90 | ||
| Recap: Crime and punishment | 92 | ||
| Extend: Crime and punishment | 94 | ||
| Chapter 4: Peace and conflict | 96 | ||
| 4.1: Muslim attitudes towards peace | 98 | ||
| The nature of peace | 98 | ||
| Why is peace important for Muslims? | 98 | ||
| What does Islam teach about peace? | 99 | ||
| Islam as a religion of peace | 99 | ||
| 4.2: Muslims and peacemaking | 101 | ||
| Islam and peacemaking | 101 | ||
| Justice, forgiveness and reconciliation | 101 | ||
| How do Muslims work for peace today? | 102 | ||
| Islamic Relief | 102 | ||
| Salaam Peace | 102 | ||
| 4.3: Muslim attitudes to conflict | 104 | ||
| The nature of conflict | 104 | ||
| Causes of conflict | 104 | ||
| Why does conflict cause problems within society? | 105 | ||
| How do Muslims respond to the causes of conflict? | 105 | ||
| Non-religious attitudes and Humanist views | 105 | ||
| 4.4: Pacifism | 107 | ||
| What is pacifism? | 107 | ||
| Islam and pacifism | 107 | ||
| What does Islam teach about passive resistance? | 108 | ||
| Arab Spring | 108 | ||
| 4.5: Just War theory | 110 | ||
| Nature and history of Just War theory | 110 | ||
| Why is Just War theory important? | 110 | ||
| What are the conditions for a just war for Muslims? | 110 | ||
| Is a just war ever actually possible? | 111 | ||
| 4.6: Holy war | 113 | ||
| What is Harb al-Maqadis? | 113 | ||
| Islam and Harb al-Maqadis | 113 | ||
| What does the Qur’an say about war and peace? | 114 | ||
| 4.7: Weapons of mass destruction | 116 | ||
| What are weapons of mass destruction? | 116 | ||
| What are the benefits and problems of WMD? | 116 | ||
| Islam and WMD | 117 | ||
| What are non-religious attitudes towards the use of WMD? | 117 | ||
| 4.8: Issues surrounding conflict | 119 | ||
| Nature and history of problems involved in conflict | 119 | ||
| Terrorism | 119 | ||
| Islam and views on conflict | 119 | ||
| Non-religious views | 120 | ||
| How have Muslims worked to overcome these issues? | 120 | ||
| Recap: Peace and conflict | 122 | ||
| Extend: Peace and conflict | 124 | ||
| Preparing for your exam | 126 | ||
| Glossary | 140 |