OCR GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies J625/02 – Islam: Beliefs, Teachings & Practices(QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME)2025
ACTUAL OCR GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies J625/02 – Islam: Beliefs, Teachings & Practices (QUESTION PAPER AND MARK SCHEME) 2025 Score a Grade 9 on your Islam paper with these comprehensive OCR J625/02 Revision Notes! This resource covers the entire Paper 2: Islam (Beliefs, Teachings, and Practices) for the OCR GCSE Religious Studies (9-1) specification. These notes are organized to help you memorize key Islamic terms and understand the theological reasoning behind them. What is included in this document? Section 1: Islamic Beliefs & Teachings The Six Articles of Faith (Iman): Detailed breakdown of belief in Allah (Tawhid), Angels (Malaikah), Holy Books (Kutub), Prophets (Risalah), The Day of Judgement (Akhirah), and Divine Predestination (Al-Qadr). The Nature of Allah: Key attributes such as Rahman (Merciful) and Adil (Just). Angels: Their role and importance (e.g., Jibril, Mika’il, Israfil, Izra’il). Prophethood: The importance of Adam, Ibrahim (AS), and Muhammad (SAW). Holy Books: The significance of the Qur’an as the final revelation and the status of other books (Torah, Psalms, Gospel). Life After Death: Akhirah, Barzakh, and the Judgement Day. Predestination: The concept of Al-Qadr and human free will. Section 2: Islamic Practices The Five Pillars of Islam (Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj): Detailed explanations of each pillar, including duties, rules, and spiritual significance. Ten Obligatory Acts (Shi’a Islam): Distinctive Shi’a practices (e.g., Khums, Jihad, Tawalla). Festival of Id-ul-Fitr (Eid): How and why it is celebrated. Jihad: The meaning of "Greater Jihad" and "Lesser Jihad." Worship: The role of the mosque and features of internal design (Qiblah, Mihrab, Minbar). Zakah & Charity: How money is collected and distributed to those in need. Why choose these notes? Key Arabic Terms: All essential terms (e.g., Tawhid, Ibrahim, Sawm) are highlighted and translated. Exam Structure: Notes are broken down into "Beliefs" and "Practices" to match the exam paper perfectly. Sunnis & Shi’a: Clear distinctions made where necessary (e.g., the Five Pillars vs. Ten Obligatory Acts). Please leave a review! I created these notes to be clear and concise, saving you hours of making your own. If you find this resource helpful for your J625/02 revision, please leave a review. It supports me in making more resources and helps other students find quality notes. Thank you, and good luck!
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