Year 10
Angels
In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about angels. We will explore the role of angels in creation, names and roles of particular angels (Jibril, Israfil, Azrael, Raqib & Atid, Mika'il, Maalik) and the differences in Sunni and Shi'a views of angels.
Year 10
Angels
In this lesson, we will focus on Islamic beliefs about angels. We will explore the role of angels in creation, names and roles of particular angels (Jibril, Israfil, Azrael, Raqib & Atid, Mika'il, Maalik) and the differences in Sunni and Shi'a views of angels.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The role of angels in creation.
- Names and roles of particular angels (Jibril, Israfil, Azrael, Raqib & Atid, Mika'il, Maalik).
- The differences in Sunni and Shi'a views of angels.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does the word Tawhid mean?
That there are three gods
Three persons in one God
Q2.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'first'?
Indivisible
Unique
Q3.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'whole'?
Indefinable
Unique
Q4.
Which key term follows best from Allah being 'greatest'?
Indefinable
Indivisible
Q5.
What is 'Shahadah'?
The first pillar of Islam: charity
The first pillar of Islam: fasting
The first pillar of Islam: pilgrimage
The first pillar of Islam: prayer
5 Questions
Q1.
In Sunni Islam, tradtionally, angels in Islam have free will. True or false?
True
Q2.
Why do Muslims believe Allah use angels?
He cannot speak directly to humans
He does not want to speak directly to humans
Q3.
Which of the following best describes the main role of Israfil?
Guards Jahannam (Hell)
Responsible for the forces of nature
Takes the soul from the body at death
Q4.
Muslims believe humans wouldn't get revelations from Allah without angels. True or false?
True
Q5.
From a Sunni perspective, does Azrael choose which souls to take from the bodies?
No - Azrael is not the angel who takes souls from bodies
Yes - that is the main role of Azrael