Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B 1RB0
Catholic Christianity: Catholic BeliefsAny paper
Catholic Christianity: Living the Catholic LifeAny paper
Catholic Christianity: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Catholic Christianity: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Catholic Christianity: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Catholic Christianity: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Catholic Christianity: Philosophy of ReligionPaper 3
Catholic Christianity: EqualityPaper 3
Christianity: Christian BeliefsAny paper
Christianity: Living the Christian LifeAny paper
Christianity: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Christianity: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Christianity: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Christianity: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Christianity: Philosophy of ReligionPaper 3
Christianity: EqualityPaper 3
Islam: Muslim BeliefsAny paper
Islam: Living the Muslim LifeAny paper
Islam: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Islam: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Islam: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Islam: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Islam: Philosophy of ReligionPaper 3
Islam: EqualityPaper 3
Buddhism: Buddhist BeliefsAny paper
Buddhism: Living the Buddhist LifeAny paper
Buddhism: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Buddhism: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Buddhism: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Buddhism: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Buddhism: Philosophy of ReligionPaper 3
Buddhism: EqualityPaper 3
Hinduism: Hindu BeliefsAny paper
Hinduism: Living the Hindu LifeAny paper
Hinduism: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Hinduism: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Hinduism: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Hinduism: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Hinduism: Philosophy of ReligionPaper 3
Hinduism: EqualityPaper 3
Judaism: Jewish BeliefsAny paper
Judaism: Living the Jewish LifeAny paper
Judaism: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Judaism: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Judaism: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Judaism: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Judaism: Religious ExperiencePaper 3
Judaism: EqualityPaper 3
Sikhism: Sikh BeliefsAny paper
Sikhism: Living the Sikh LifeAny paper
Sikhism: Marriage and the FamilyPaper 1
Sikhism: Matters of Life and DeathPaper 1
Sikhism: Crime and PunishmentPaper 2
Sikhism: Peace and ConflictPaper 2
Sikhism: Philosophy of ReligionPaper 3
Sikhism: EqualityPaper 3
Islam: Muslim Beliefs
- 8 subtopics
- 24 things to know
- Any of the three papers
- Beliefs or Living the Religious Life: the same content in all three areas of study, sat on whichever paper this religion is studied for
What Islam: Muslim Beliefs covers
Islam: Muslim Beliefs is examined in whichever of the three papers Islam is studied for, because this section is the same in all three areas of study. It covers the Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam, the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam, the nature of Allah and Tawhid, Risalah: prophethood in Islam, Kutub: the Muslim holy books, malaikah: angels in Islam, al-Qadr: predestination in Islam and Akhirah: Muslim beliefs about life after death.
Where it is assessed
Any of the three papers
Beliefs or Living the Religious Life, the same in every area of study and sat on the paper for whichever area this religion is studied for.
Check the Pearson Edexcel specification ↗The 8 subtopics
Each one has its own page.
- The Six Beliefs of Sunni IslamKitab al-Iman and the Hadith of Jibril, where al-Qadr appears, the purpose of the beliefs, why Tawhid comes first, the Day of Judgement in daily choices, and how Shi'a Muslims treat the same beliefs.Open →
- The Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a IslamWhat Usul ad-Din means, Surah 112 and Tawhid, 'Adl and Nubuwwah, Imamah and the infallible Imams, Twelver and Isma'ili differences, and the hidden Twelfth Imam.Open →
- The nature of Allah and TawhidShirk, Surah 16:35 to 36 and the idol worshippers who blame Allah, immanence and transcendence, omnipotence, beneficence, mercy in the Qur'an, fairness and justice, and Adalat.Open →
- Risalah: prophethood in IslamNabi and rasul, Surah 2:136, Adam, Ibrahim and Isma'il, the life of Musa, Dawud, how Isa differs from the Christian Jesus, and the Seal of the Prophets.Open →
- Kutub: the Muslim holy booksHow the Qur'an was compiled, the Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and Sahifah, Surahs 5:43 to 48, 4:163 to 171 and 57:27, why the Qur'an carries greater authority, and the Shi'a and Sunni approaches.Open →
- Malaikah: angels in IslamWhy angels lack free will, Jibril and Mika'il in Surah 2:97 to 98, the angel of death in Surah 32:11 and the source of his name, Israfil, the recording angels, and Sunni and Shi'a understandings.Open →
- Al-Qadr: predestination in IslamThe Preserved Tablet, predestination and human freedom, Sahih al-Bukhari 78:685, insha'Allah, the Ash'ari view, bada' in Shi'a thought, and facing hardship, success and failure.Open →
- Akhirah: Muslim beliefs about life after deathBarzakh and what happens in the grave, Surah 17 on resurrection and judgement, Jannah and Jahannam, whether hell is eternal, Shi'a intercession, and comparisons with Christian salvation and purgatory.Open →
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What do Kitab al-Iman 1:4 and the Hadith of Jibril teach about Muslim faith?
What do Muslims mean by calling Allah both immanent and transcendent?
What does Usul ad-Din mean?
What is Risalah?
What are the Kutub?
What is al-Qadr?
What is Akhirah?
What are the Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam?
List the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din.
What does Tawhid mean?
What is the difference between a nabi and a rasul?
Why is the Qur'an the most important holy book for Muslims?
What are malaikah?
What is the Preserved Tablet (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz)?
What is barzakh?
Where do Sunni Muslims find the Six Beliefs set out?
What does Surah 112 teach about Allah?
What is shirk?
What does Surah 2:136 teach about the prophets?
How was the Qur'an compiled into one book?
Why do most Muslims believe angels have no free will?
How can Muslims believe in al-Qadr and human freedom together?
What happens in the grave, according to Muslim tradition?
Take Islam: Muslim Beliefs further
The same content, four other ways.
Commonly confused
Pairs that lose marks when they are blurred together.
Tawhid vs Shirk
Tawhid: the belief in Allah's absolute oneness. Shirk: the sin of associating partners with Allah.
Nabi vs Rasul
Nabi: any prophet sent by Allah to guide people. Rasul: a messenger who also brings a revealed book or law.
Immanent vs Transcendent
Immanent: close to and active within the created world. Transcendent: beyond and outside the universe, unlimited by time or space.
Questions from this topic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
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What are the Six Beliefs of Sunni Islam?
Model answer
Sunni Muslims hold six beliefs: Tawhid, angels, holy books, prophets, the Day of Judgement and al-Qadr (predestination).
- 2
Where do Sunni Muslims find the Six Beliefs set out?
Model answer
The Six Beliefs come from the Qur'an and the Hadith. The best-known statement is the Hadith of Jibril, recorded in Kitab al-Iman, the Book of Faith in Sahih Muslim.
- 3
What does Kitab al-Iman 1:4 record Muhammad saying about iman (faith)?
Model answer
Kitab al-Iman 1:4 records Muhammad defining iman as belief in Allah, his angels, his books and his messengers. Muhammad also names the meeting with Allah and the resurrection.
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What happens in the Hadith of Jibril?
Model answer
The angel Jibril, in human form, questions Muhammad about islam, iman and ihsan. Muhammad's answers set out the core of Muslim faith and practice.
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Where does belief in al-Qadr appear in the Hadith of Jibril?
Model answer
Al-Qadr appears in the version narrated by Umar, as belief in Allah's decree of good and evil. The shorter version in Kitab al-Iman 1:4 does not name it.
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What is the purpose of the Six Beliefs for Sunni Muslims?
Model answer
The Six Beliefs define what a Muslim must accept to have iman (faith). Sunni Muslims see them as the foundation of all Muslim practice.
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Islam: Muslim Beliefs revision questions
- What does Islam: Muslim Beliefs cover in Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B?
- 8 subtopics: the six beliefs of sunni islam, the five roots of usul ad-din in shi'a islam, the nature of allah and tawhid, risalah: prophethood in islam, kutub: the muslim holy books, malaikah: angels in islam, al-qadr: predestination in islam and akhirah: muslim beliefs about life after death. Each one has its own page with questions and model answers.
- How is Islam: Muslim Beliefs organised?
- By the Edexcel 1RB0 specification, subtopic by subtopic, so it matches the order you are taught it in.
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