Summary: The books are ideal preparation for GCSE religious studies long and short courses, as well as being an invaluable resource for non-examined courses at key stage 4.The key features within the book lead students through the content in an interesting and fulfilling way;'Key Questions' ensure students know the direction of their learning·'Key Word definitions' remove the ambiguity of subject specific words'Weblinks' increase the scope and scale of their learning 'Perspectives' bring a sense of reality to the student and invoke discussion 'Test Yourself' provides instant feedback 'Tasks' and 'Assignments' require explanation, evaluation and provide exam preparationOther titles in the revised series include:BuddhismChristianityHinduismSt Mark's Gospel
Written to cover all GCSE full course specifications and KS4 courses on Islam Written by an experienced author and RE adviserIncludes perspectives from members of the faith Includes many tasks and exam-style questions
Table of Contents: Place of worship: The Mosque What Is a mosque? - What do mosques look like? - What are mosques like inside? – How are mosques decorated?Worship: Prayer Why do Muslims pray? - When do Muslims pray? – How do Muslims prepare for prayer? – How do Muslims pray?Muhammad Was Muhammad the founder of Islam? - What was Muhammad's background? - How did Muhammad become a prophet? - How do Muslims celebrate the Night of Power? - What is Isra'wal Mi'raj? - Why did Muhammad leave Makkah? - What did Muhammad achieve in Madinah? - How many wives did Muhammad have? - How did Muhammad die? - What is Holy War?Sacred Writings and Beliefs Where did the Qur’an come from? - Why must the Qur'an be in Arabic? – How do Muslims treat the Qur'an? - Why is the Qur'an so important? What are the Hadith? – What are the Muslim Articles of Faith? - The Sixth Article of Faith? - What do Muslims believe about angels? - Which Holy Books do Muslims believe in? - Which Prophets do Muslims believe in? - What do Muslims believe about life after death?Festivals: Ramadan and Id -ul-Fitr Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? - Who should fast? - When is the fast? - What is it like to fast? - What else do Muslims do during Ramadan? - What are meal times like during Ramadan? – How do Muslims benefit from fasting – When is Id-ul-Fitr? – What is zakah? – What does Islam teach about wealth?Pilgrimage Why do Muslims wish to visit Makkah? – What does the Greater Pilgrimage consist of? - What is the Lesser Pilgrimage? -Why can only Muslims visit Makkah? – What do Muslims wear for Hajj? - Why is the Ka'bah so important? - What is Tawaf - the Circling? - What is Sa'y - the Running? - Why is the Day of Arafat so important? - What is it like at Arafat? - What is the Stoning of the Devil? - Whe do Pilgrims offer a sacrafice? - How is Id-ul-Adha celebrated? - What is the Ummah?The Growth of Islam Spread of the Islamic Empires – Who were the First Four Caliphs? - Who are the Shi’ahs? - How do Shi'ahs commemorate Husayn's death? - How do Shi'ah and Sunni Islam differ? - Who are the Sufis? – How did the Whirling Dirvishes get their name? - Who was Al-Ghazali (1059-111 CE)? - What does the Conference of Birds teach? - How important is Sufism today? - Are there Sufis in Britain? - Where is Islam established in the World today? - What is it like in a country run by Muslim laws?Growing Up in Islam What happens when a baby is born to a Muslim family? - How do Muslim children learn the teachings of Islam? - What foods are Muslims allowd to eat? - How should Muslims dress? - What is distinctive about Muslim marriage? - Does Islam allow divorce? - How does Islam regard the elderly? - What happens when a Muslim dies?
About the Author(s): Jan Thompson is an RE adviser and experienced author.
Readership: GCSE RE Students
