Christianity And Islam Essay
11 CHRISTIANITY A
(a) What does the festival of Pentecost (Whitsun) celebrate? [1]
(b) State three things that happened in the story of this festival. [3]
(c) Explain the importance of this festival for Christians. [6]
2 ISLAM
(a) What is the Muslim place of worship called? [1]
(b) Name three features of this place of worship. [3]
(c) Explain the importance of this place of worship for Muslims. [6]
Section C
In this section, answer either Question 7 or Question 8.
7 (a) Describe the sacred books of Christianity and Islam. [12]
(b) Explain the importance of these two sacred books to believers in the religion. [12]
8 (a) For Christianity and Islam , name a place of pilgrimage and briefly describe what pilgrims do …show more content…
It was received in Mecca and Medina over a period of 23 years (610-632 CE). Facts relating to the origin are asked for but in the absence of these some credit (1 mark) can be given for saying it consists of 114 surahs, and is only completely authentic in Arabic.
(c) Explain the importance of the Qur’an for Muslims. [6]
Expanding on aspects of (b), the Qur’an is the foundation of Islamic Law and is believed to provide complete guidance about all aspects of life. It is the essential study of every Muslim and all are encouraged to recite from it in Arabic. Passages are used during regular worship.
Quotations from the Qur’an are often used to decorate the mosque and the home. The printed copy is shown great respect: kept on the highest shelf above all other books, put on a stand when read so it does not touch the ground. It is used by Muslims as the complete guide to living their lives and is the source of Shari‘ah law; devout Muslims read the
(a) What does the festival of Pentecost (Whitsun) celebrate? [1]
(b) State three things that happened in the story of this festival. [3]
(c) Explain the importance of this festival for Christians. [6]
2 ISLAM
(a) What is the Muslim place of worship called? [1]
(b) Name three features of this place of worship. [3]
(c) Explain the importance of this place of worship for Muslims. [6]
Section C
In this section, answer either Question 7 or Question 8.
7 (a) Describe the sacred books of Christianity and Islam. [12]
(b) Explain the importance of these two sacred books to believers in the religion. [12]
8 (a) For Christianity and Islam , name a place of pilgrimage and briefly describe what pilgrims do …show more content…
It was received in Mecca and Medina over a period of 23 years (610-632 CE). Facts relating to the origin are asked for but in the absence of these some credit (1 mark) can be given for saying it consists of 114 surahs, and is only completely authentic in Arabic.
(c) Explain the importance of the Qur’an for Muslims. [6]
Expanding on aspects of (b), the Qur’an is the foundation of Islamic Law and is believed to provide complete guidance about all aspects of life. It is the essential study of every Muslim and all are encouraged to recite from it in Arabic. Passages are used during regular worship.
Quotations from the Qur’an are often used to decorate the mosque and the home. The printed copy is shown great respect: kept on the highest shelf above all other books, put on a stand when read so it does not touch the ground. It is used by Muslims as the complete guide to living their lives and is the source of Shari‘ah law; devout Muslims read the