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Injil — Edexcel & Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies Definition

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GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Injil

Definition

The Gospel revealed by Allah to Isa.

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Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Specification 1.5, 2.7 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 4

The original Gospel revealed by Allah to Isa, distinguished in Islam from the four Gospels in the Christian New Testament.
The five named holy books are the Qur’an, Tawrat, Zabur, Injil and Sahifah. Together, they show that guidance did not begin with Muhammad. Earlier prophets also taught people about Allah and how to live.
Revise: Muslim Holy Books
The Gospel revealed by Allah to Isa, described in the Qur’an as containing guidance and light.
Revise: The Prophet Isa

Exam tips

1
Match each scripture to its prophet: Tawrat—Musa; Zabur—Dawud; Injil—Isa; Sahifah—Ibrahim; Qur’an—Muhammad.

Related key terms

Revelation
Tawrat
Kutub
Qur’an
Sahifah

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Edexcel Religious Studies A past papers

Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0

Specification 1.5 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

The Gospel Muslims believe Allah revealed to Isa (Jesus).
The Injil, or Gospel, was revealed to Isa (Jesus). Muslims understand it as guidance given by Allah to Isa, rather than simply equating it with every part of the Christian New Testament. They generally believe that its original message has been altered over time.
Revise: Muslim Holy Books

Edexcel Religious Studies B past papers

Eduqas GCSE Religious Studies (Short Course) · C125

Component 3

Muslims honour him as an important prophet who received the Injil, or Gospel, to communicate to people. They believe that he performed miracles through Allah’s power, rather than through independent divine power of his own.
Revise: Islamic Prophethood and Risalah
The Gospel: revelation given by Allah to Isa (Jesus), distinguished in Islamic belief from the later Christian Gospel writings.
Revise: Islamic Attitudes Towards Revealed Texts

Eduqas Religious Studies (Short Course) past papers