Hangers

Hanger #1:

“The life of this world is merely an amusement and a diversion; the true life is in the Hereafter, if only they knew” (Quran 29:64)

A. If 'the true life' is in the Hereafter”, how does one achieve it? (3 marks)

The Day of Judgment in Islam is called Yawm al-din.
Yawmuddin takes place on the last day where Allah judges the life the believer had on earth. Allah then decides whether the believer obeyed or strayed from His commands.
The individual will also have to judge oneself on the life that he/she lived.
The individual can either go to Janna or Jahannam.

B. How does one reach Janna in Islam? (7 marks)- Refer to 6 major points on GOLD SHEET

- In Islam, one must fully believe in the tawhid which is the Muslim doctrine that teaches

about the complete oneness of God and states that Muhammad is his prophet.

- This belief is said in the Shahada. It is required that the Shahada must be said without

reservation or doubt at some point during the believer’s lifetime.

- Many Muslims try to follow in the Prophet Muhammad’s ways and a way to learn more

about their faith is through the revelations in the Qur’an.

- The Qur’an is the sacred scripture which is regarded as the word of God dictated to

Muhammad through the archangel Gabriel.

Hanger #2:

“O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the provisions we have given to you, before a day comes where there is no trade, no nepotism, and no intercession. The disbelievers are the unjust”

A. When God says you shall give to charity from the provisions we have given to you ” which part of the Five Pillars is He referring to? (3 marks)

The third pillar—The act of giving zakat means purifying one’s wealth to gain Allah’s blessing. Zakat emphasizes the importance of giving back to charity
One of the most importance principles of Islam is that all things belong to God. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need. It is obligatory upon Muslims to give 2.5% of wealth and assets each year to the poor
Giving the Zakat is a form of offering thanks to Gods for the means of material well-being one has acquired. The Qur’an says that only those who pay zakat are in the “brotherhood of faith”
Zakat purifies the heart of the recipient from envy and jealousy, for hatred and uneasiness and it promotes instead good-will and warm wishes for the contributors.

B. Explain the significance of the Five Pillars in Islam? (7 marks)

Despite cultural, social, and economic diversity within the Islamic community, the Five Pillars unite Muslims around the world.
Meeting these obligations reinforces and reminds believers of their obedience to God.
Ummah is the term worldwide for Muslim community.
Reciting the Shahadah, the profession of Islamic faith, is the basic method of conversion to Islam and is also one of the five pillars. Reciting this oath allows Muslims to show acceptance and commitment to Islam.
The pillar of Salat requires Muslims to perform five daily prayers at specific times. It connects Muslims across the globe with one another as they all face Mecca to perform the same prayers at the same times complete with specific words and movements. Praying five times a day is a commandment of Allah.
Zakat is a charitable tax, used to help the poor and is believed to "purify, increase and bless the remainder of one's wealth". Paying Zakat is another part of obeying Allah's commandments and earning his favor while helping those who are in need.
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims practice the pillar of Sawn, fasting from sunrise to sundown and abstaining from food, drink, smoking and even sex. This practice allows Muslims to diminish dependence on material goods, purify their hearts and establish solidarity with the poor to encourage charitable works.
The final pillar of Islam, Hajj is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, where Muslims visit the Kaaba, the religion's most holy site, and perform special rites. It promotes oneness with fellow Muslims, acting as a common bond among the diverse believers.