New 2016 Specification as Level Islam for Edexcel

This book covers all the 1st year content on Islam for the new 2016 A-Level Edexcel specification. It provides detailed and thorough notes to cover all of the specification broadly, but formatted in a way to make it as easy to understand as possible and information split into bullet-pointed sections to make revision as easy as possible. This book is your solution to getting above and beyond an A grade. The book covers the interpretation and application of the six beliefs; the meaning and significance of the life and work of the Prophet Muhammad in its historical, political, religious and social context and assessment of his significance for Muslims today; the key events in the life of Muhammad and his sayings as a basis for Muslim living; the interpretation, significance, treatment and use of the Qur'an; the central role of the five pillars of Islam as fulfilling the purpose of life to live in submission to the will of Allah and a way of shaping and expressing religious identity; and the ummah as an expression of Islamic identity. It also includes revision tips, essay tips and practice questions at the back of the book to help you be successful in your examination.