HSC Studies of Religion II – Islam section III Notes (Band 6)

🕌 HSC Studies of Religion II – Islam section III Notes (Band 6 Quality)

Strengthen your Section III answers with this high-quality extended response for Islam, covering all three parts of the typical HSC question: ✔️ 2-mark outline ✔️ 5-mark explanation ✔️ 8-mark “to what extent” analysis

This resource explores the significance of Hajj and Tawaf, while showcasing how Islamic ethical teachings guide adherents to live purposeful, values-based lives — especially through environmental ethics.

✅ Fully syllabus-aligned ✅ Colour-coded for clarity ✅ Up-to-date lived expressions 🟥 ✅ Scripture and hadith quotes embedded 🟦 ✅ Clear, course-specific language 🟧 ✅ Band 6 model responses

🔹 What’s Included: (i) Outline – 2 Marks ✔ Tawaf as a central ritual of Hajj, reflecting the belief in 🟧 Tawhid and the unity of the 🟧 Ummah 🟧 ✔ Quick, focused definition with core belief explained

(ii) Explain – 5 Marks ✔ A deep dive into the significance of Hajj, including:

Key rituals: 🟧 Ihram, 🟧 Tawaf, 🟧 Jamarat

Purpose: spiritual purification, unity, submission to Allah

🟦 Qur’an and Hadith quotes that support religious significance

🟥 Testimony from modern adherent (Tanweer) reflecting Hajj's personal impact

(iii) To What Extent – 8 Marks ✔ Evaluates the role of environmental ethical teachings in shaping purposeful lives, highlighting:

🟧 Tawhid, Khalifa, Amanah, and Do Not Harm

🟦 Qur’an 4:126: “To God belongs all”

🟥 2019 Green Hajj Initiative and Mecca Metro – real actions tied to faith

🟥 Islamic Relief’s 2020 Tree Planting Program – ethics in sustainable development

Emphasis on how beliefs translate into daily action and global responsibility

This is the perfect study companion for: ✔ Students preparing for Trial or HSC ✔ Teachers looking for model answers ✔ Anyone aiming to revise content with structure and clarity

📄 PDF format – neatly organised and ready for digital use or printing.