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The recognised power of a source to guide beliefs, decisions and behaviour.

Holy books therefore have authority: they guide what Muslims believe and how they live. They teach about Allah, explain people's responsibilities and connect Muslims with earlier communities that received divine guidance.

The recognised power of a person, text or institution to guide beliefs and actions.

The recognised right or power to guide beliefs, judgements or behaviour.

A source of guidance regarded as trustworthy and entitled to shape beliefs or behaviour.

Calling the Bible the Word of God means that Christians regard it as communicating God’s truth, not merely human opinions. This gives it authority over belief and behaviour. It is read in worship, explained in sermons and studied for moral guidance.

When explaining authority, connect a belief to its consequence: because Muslims believe the Qur'an is Allah's word, they trust its guidance about how to live.

Do not say that Muslims reject all earlier scriptures. They recognise their divine origins, while regarding the Qur'an as the final authority.

Link each example to authority: explain why it makes Christians regard the Gospel as trustworthy or worth following.

The recognised power of a source to guide beliefs, decisions and behaviour.

The recognised power of a person, text or institution to guide beliefs and actions.

The recognised right or power to guide beliefs, judgements or behaviour.

A source of guidance regarded as trustworthy and entitled to shape beliefs or behaviour.

When explaining authority, connect a belief to its consequence: because Muslims believe the Qur'an is Allah's word, they trust its guidance about how to live.

Do not say that Muslims reject all earlier scriptures. They recognise their divine origins, while regarding the Qur'an as the final authority.

Link each example to authority: explain why it makes Christians regard the Gospel as trustworthy or worth following.

Authority

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AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies · C120

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Authority

Definition

How each exam board covers it

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies · C120

Exam tips

Revise Religious Studies with GradeGen

Definition

How each exam board covers it

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies · C120

Exam tips

Related key terms

Revise Religious Studies with GradeGen

Definition

How each exam board covers it

AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies · C120

Exam tips

Related key terms

Revise Religious Studies with GradeGen