ISLAMIYAT GRADE 8 TH

31ST AUG- 4TH SEPT

ARTICLES OF FAITH
• SECOND ARTICLE OF FAITH: ANGELS (CONTINUED)
• THIRD ARTICLE OF FAITH: REVEALED BOOKS
 BELIEF IN ANGELS
(CARRIED FORWARD)

• Practice Question
• The following question was attempted in the class.
• Q. Discuss the importance of Angel Jibrael A.S in comparison to
other angels. (4 marks)
 REVEALED BOOKS
(THIRD ARTICLE OF FAITH)
What does “Revelation” mean?
❖It’s called “Wahi” in Arabic.
❖Its literal meaning is an idea, a suggestion, a command, to point out something or to send
a message.
❖In general, revelation is the communication between Allah and His messengers.
 WHY WAS THERE A NEED FOR THE BOOKS OF
GUIDANCE?

❖Different books/ scriptures (suhuf, sahifas) were sent to different

communities.
❖They were sent from time to time.
❖People forgot the message of Allah.
❖Started worshipping idols.
❖Sins became very common.
THE PURPOSE OF THE DIVINE BOOKS

Guidance for mankind

Commands of Allah
Laws of the religion
Stories of prophets
 THE DIVINE BOOKS AND THE PROPHETS THEY
WERE SENT TO
BOOKS PROPHETS

• 1. Sahifas (compiled pages) • 1. Prophet Adam, Ibrahim A.S and other

prophets.
• 2. Zabur
• 2. Prophet Daud A.S
• 3.Taurat
• 3. Prophet Musa A.S
• 4. Injeel
• 4. Prophet Isa A.S
• 5. Holy Quran
• 5. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
 1. Tauheed
2. Attributes of Allah
3. Prayers
CHARACTERISTICS 4. Belief in prophet hood/stories of prophets
OF THE DIVINE 5. The Day of Judgement
BOOKS 6. Reward or punishment for one’s deeds
7. The life after death
Characteristic of the 8. The creation of universe
Divine books mean the 9. Morals and purpose of life
qualities or features of 10. Heaven and Hell
the Holy books. The laws in these books varied according to the needs and
requirement of the people.