Islamiyat O levels edexcel
1.6 Justice and equality
Islamiyat O levels edexcel
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Section A:1.1 Personal aspects of the Prophet’s life(a) the Prophet’s ancestry and the main events of his early years from birth to parenthood, including: • his parents and early influences, including Abu Talib and Bahira • his work and business before the revelation of the Qur’an • his relationship with his wives and children(b) the importance of the prophet’s early life for his future work as the messenger of Allah.
Section A:1.2 The Revelation of the Qur’an a) the events of the ‘Night of Power’ (Night of Decree): • the details of the conversation with Jibrail in the cave at Hira • the importance of this experience in the establishment of Islam b) the importance to Muslims of the revelation of the Qur’an c) the way in which the Qur’an was compiled
Section A:1.3 The Prophethood of Muhammad a) the meaning of the title ‘Seal of the Prophets’ b) the importance of Muhammad’s role as prophet in the establishment of Islam c) the opposition faced in Makkah by the Prophet and his followers
Section A:1.4 Opposition and Hijrah a) the events of the boycott and the Mi’raj b) the plot to kill the Prophet and the details of the flight to Madinah c) the welcome by the people of Madinah and the building of mosques on arrival there d) the significance and importance of the events of the Hijrah in the life of the Prophet and the early Islamic community e) the support given to the Prophet during his lifetime by: • Abu Bakr • Ali ibn Talib • Uthman • Umar f) the importance of the contribution of the Prophet’s companions and helpers (Ansar) to the establishment of Islam
Section A:1.5 The Sunnah of the Prophet a) the importance for Muslims of the teachings, deeds and sayings of the Prophet b) the recording of the Sunnah c) the role of the Sunnah in the establishment of Islamic belief and practice
Section A:1.6 Teachings and example of the Prophet on specific issues of justice and equality a) The teachings and example of the Prophet on: • social and economic justice • human rights • relationship with people of other religions • respect for mothers and for women b) The importance of the teachings in understanding the nature of Muslim beliefs about society
Section A:1.7 The Prophet as leader a) the role of the Prophet in the establishment of the Shari’ah b) the consolidation and expansion of Islam after the Hijrah c) the Prophet’s treatment of opponents and prisoners d) the Prophet’s relationship with other communities and countries
Section A:1.8 Battles fought by the Prophet a) the battles fought by the Prophet and his followers after the Hijrah: • Badr • Ohud • Trench • Khyber b) the reasons the Prophet chose to fight the battles c) the importance of the battles for the establishment of Islam
Section A:1.9 The Prophet’s final acts and his achievements a) the Prophet’s final pilgrimage and sermon b) the main themes and the importance of the Prophet’s example and teaching in his later years c) the significant achievements of the Prophet in the areas of society, religion and politics d) the events at the Prophet’s death in Madinah
Section B:2.1 The nature of belief in Allah b) the meaning and importance of the attributes of Allah, including: • His omnipotence • Allah as creator • Allah as merciful and just
Section B:2.5 Akhirah a) the nature and teachings about life after death, including: • final judgment • paradise (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam) • life in the grave and Barzakh
Section B:2.6 Malaikah a) the nature and importance of anb) the roles and importance of the principal angels in Islamic belief, including: • Jibrail • Mikail • Israfil • Izrael (copy)
Section B:2.7 Shari’ah d) the meaning and importance, in Muslim acts, of the difference between ‘halal’ and ‘haram’, including the distinction between the five categories (Ahkam pentad): • fard (compulsory) • mandub (recommended) • mubah (neither obligatory, recommended or disliked) • makruh (disliked) • haram (forbidden)
Section B:2.8 Islamic etiquette, attitude and manners d) the importance for Muslims of correct etiquette, attitudes and manners and the support for this found in the Qur’an and Sunnah
Section C:3.9 Muslim citizenship and religious and political leadership a) Muslim beliefs about the nature of leadership and the responsibility of religious and political leaders a) Muslim beliefs about the nature of leadership and the responsibility of religious and political leaders