Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-3-the-imamate [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [GCSE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse.md) › [Religious Studies](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies.md) › [AQA](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa.md) › The Imamate # The Imamate Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions, topic 4.2.3 ## The Imamate in Shi'a Islam While Sunni Muslims are led by a Caliph, who acts as a political head of state, Shi’a Muslims look to their Imam (religious leader) for leadership. ‘Ali, the fourth Sunni Caliph, is recognised as the first Shi’a Imam. ### Sunni Muslims ![Sunni Muslims](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/0cb1b71e-ab01-447d-9456-f4a63a782094/shutterstock_664596151.jpg) - For Sunni Muslims, the leadership was passed to Abu Bakr who became the first Caliph. - The role was both a political and religious responsibility. The next few Caliphs were also close friends of the prophet. Sunni Muslims call the first successors the "rightly guided" caliphs. Over time the role developed into more of a political role than a religious one. - Sunni Muslims use the word Imam to refer to the prayer leader. ### Shi'a Muslims ![Shi'a Muslims](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/ca018083-18bf-4c0a-9227-7115ab9f48c3/ramadan-quran-islam-.jpg) - For Shi'a Muslims ‘Ali (Muhammad’s son-in-law and cousin) was the only legitimate leader, as only a direct descendant should take over the leadership. They believe that he was appointed by Muhammad. - After ‘Ali died in 661 CE the Imamate was passed down by a line of succession, rather than by appointment. - The Imam is the figure who leads Muslims along the right path, to salvation: in Shi’ism the imam is the figurehead of their religion. ## Types of Shi'ism Different branches of Shi'ism have different beliefs about the Imamate. ### Twelver Shi'ism ![Twelver Shi'ism](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2025-08/0fe2c9b9-a8bc-42e3-9c15-f2e3462881a9/203816af-f626-4441-8953-5e57200dc9d0.png) - The twelver branch of Shi'a Islam believes that there are twelve divinely appointed leaders. - The leader is known as Imam. This leader has help from Allah when leading the religion and is able to correctly assess the needs of modern Muslims and guide them in correct living. - The final leader is ‘hidden’. He is alive but will only be revealed when Allah decides it’s the right time. ### Isma'ili (Sevener) Shi'ism ![Isma'ili (Sevener) Shi'ism](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2025-08/e9391ad3-4a69-48de-9935-6d471d6275d4/21b4834a-a5d6-4864-95a2-26a6bbab0a09.png) - Isma’ili’s believed that the seventh Imam should have been Isma’il, not his younger brother (who was chosen by the Twelvers). ## Test yourself on The Imamate - Who is recognised as the first Shi'a Imam? - Features of the Imamate in Shi'a Islam? - Whilst Shi'a Muslims look to their Imam for leadership, who are Sunni Muslims led by? - Who do Sevener Muslims believe the seventh Imam should have been? - What do Twelver Shia Muslims believe about the final leader? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/0daf5430-3329-11e8-ac6b-311801e0fd28/section/2069ba40-493e-11e8-99e2-77fc7569f2ba/session) - Previous topic: [4.2.2 The Holy Books](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-2-the-holy-books.md) - Next topic: [4.2.4 End of Topic Test - Muslim Authority](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-4-end-of-topic-test-muslim-authority.md) ## Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions contents ### 1 Buddhism - 1.1 Key Beliefs - [1.1.1 The Dhamma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-1-the-dhamma.md) - [1.1.2 The Five Skandhas](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-2-the-five-skandhas.md) - [1.1.3 Aspects of Human Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-3-aspects-of-human-life.md) - [1.1.4 The Buddha](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-4-the-buddha.md) - [1.1.5 The Ascetic & Enlightened Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-5-the-ascetic-and-enlightened-life.md) - [1.1.6 Dhukka](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-6-dhukka.md) - [1.1.7 Samudaya](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-7-samudaya.md) - [1.1.8 Nirodha](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-8-nirodha.md) - [1.1.9 Magga](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-9-magga.md) - [1.1.10 The Wheel of Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-10-the-wheel-of-life.md) - [1.1.11 End of Topic Test - Buddhism Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-11-end-of-topic-test-buddhism-key-beliefs.md) - 1.2 Practices - [1.2.1 Places of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-1-places-of-worship.md) - [1.2.2 Objects of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-2-objects-of-worship.md) - [1.2.3 Puja](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-3-puja.md) - [1.2.4 Meditation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-4-meditation.md) - [1.2.5 Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-5-death.md) - [1.2.6 Festivals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-6-festivals.md) - [1.2.7 End of Topic Test - Buddhism Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-7-end-of-topic-test-buddhism-practices.md) - 1.3 Ethics - [1.3.1 Kamma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-3-1-kamma.md) - [1.3.2 Five Moral Precepts](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-3-2-five-moral-precepts.md) - [1.3.3 End of Topic Test - Buddhism Ethics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-3-3-end-of-topic-test-buddhism-ethics.md) ### 2 Christianity - 2.1 Key Beliefs - [2.1.1 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-1-the-nature-of-god.md) - [2.1.2 The Problem of Evil](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-2-the-problem-of-evil.md) - [2.1.3 Monotheism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-3-monotheism.md) - [2.1.4 Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-4-creation.md) - [2.1.5 Bible Accounts of Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-5-bible-accounts-of-creation.md) - [2.1.6 The Trinity and Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-6-the-trinity-and-creation.md) - [2.1.7 Afterlife](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-7-afterlife.md) - [2.1.8 Heaven and Hell](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-8-heaven-and-hell.md) - [2.1.9 The Influence of Afterlife on Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-9-the-influence-of-afterlife-on-life.md) - [2.1.10 End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-10-end-of-topic-test-christianity-key-beliefs.md) - [2.1.11 Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-11-exam-style-questions-christian-beliefs.md) - 2.2 Jesus Christ & Salvation - [2.2.1 The Incarnation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-1-the-incarnation.md) - [2.2.2 Jesus - Divine & Human](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-2-jesus-divine-and-human.md) - [2.2.3 The Crucifixion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-3-the-crucifixion.md) - [2.2.4 Jesus' Betrayal](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-4-jesus-betrayal.md) - [2.2.5 Resurrection & Ascension](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-5-resurrection-and-ascension.md) - [2.2.6 Sin](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-6-sin.md) - [2.2.7 Original Sin](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-7-original-sin.md) - [2.2.8 Punishment](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-8-punishment.md) - [2.2.9 The Means of Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-9-the-means-of-salvation.md) - [2.2.10 Achieving Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-10-achieving-salvation.md) - [2.2.11 Disagreements About Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-11-disagreements-about-salvation.md) - [2.2.12 The Role of Christ in Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-12-the-role-of-christ-in-salvation.md) - [2.2.13 Theories of Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-13-theories-of-salvation.md) - [2.2.14 End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-14-end-of-topic-test-jesus-christ-and-salvation.md) - 2.3 Worship & Festivals - [2.3.1 Different Forms of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-1-different-forms-of-worship.md) - [2.3.2 Prayer](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-2-prayer.md) - [2.3.3 Sacrament](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-3-sacrament.md) - [2.3.4 Baptism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-4-baptism.md) - [2.3.5 Other Sacraments](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-5-other-sacraments.md) - [2.3.6 Eucharist](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-6-eucharist.md) - [2.3.7 Pilgrimage & Celebrations](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-7-pilgrimage-and-celebrations.md) - [2.3.8 Christmas & Easter](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-8-christmas-and-easter.md) - [2.3.9 End of Topic Test - Worship and Festivals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-9-end-of-topic-test-worship-and-festivals.md) - 2.4 Community - [2.4.1 Local Community](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-1-local-community.md) - [2.4.2 Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-2-mission-evangelism-and-church-growth.md) - [2.4.3 Worldwide Church](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-3-worldwide-church.md) - [2.4.4 Reconciliation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-4-reconciliation.md) - [2.4.5 Persecution](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-5-persecution.md) - [2.4.6 Caring for Those in Need](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-6-caring-for-those-in-need.md) - [2.4.7 End of Topic Test - Community](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-7-end-of-topic-test-community.md) - [2.4.8 Exam-Style Questions - Christian Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-8-exam-style-questions-christian-practices.md) ### 3 Catholicism (Christianity) - 3.1 Key Beliefs - [3.1.1 The Trinity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-1-the-trinity.md) - [3.1.2 Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-2-creation.md) - [3.1.3 Incarnation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-3-incarnation.md) - [3.1.4 Redemption](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-4-redemption.md) - [3.1.5 Life After Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-5-life-after-death.md) - [3.1.6 Heaven and Hell](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-6-heaven-and-hell.md) - [3.1.7 End of Topic Test - Catholic Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-7-end-of-topic-test-catholic-key-beliefs.md) - 3.2 The Seven Sacraments - [3.2.1 Meaning & Significance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-1-meaning-and-significance.md) - [3.2.2 Baptism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-2-baptism.md) - [3.2.3 Confirmation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-3-confirmation.md) - [3.2.4 Reconciliation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-4-reconciliation.md) - [3.2.5 Anointing of the Sick](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-5-anointing-of-the-sick.md) - [3.2.6 Marriage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-6-marriage.md) - [3.2.7 Holy Orders](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-7-holy-orders.md) - [3.2.8 The Eucharist](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-8-the-eucharist.md) - [3.2.9 End of Topic Test - The Seven Sacraments](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-9-end-of-topic-test-the-seven-sacraments.md) - 3.3 Practices - [3.3.1 Prayer](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-1-prayer.md) - [3.3.2 Popular Piety](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-2-popular-piety.md) - [3.3.3 Pilgrimage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-3-pilgrimage.md) - [3.3.4 Pilgrimages HyperLearning](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-4-pilgrimages-hyperlearning.md) - [3.3.5 Funeral Rites](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-5-funeral-rites.md) - [3.3.6 The Duty to Love Our Neighbour](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-6-the-duty-to-love-our-neighbour.md) - [3.3.7 Catholic Agencies](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-7-catholic-agencies.md) - [3.3.8 Catholic Social Teaching](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-8-catholic-social-teaching.md) - [3.3.9 Justice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-9-justice.md) - [3.3.10 War](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-10-war.md) - [3.3.11 Mission & Evangelism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-11-mission-and-evangelism.md) - [3.3.12 End of Topic Test - Catholic Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-12-end-of-topic-test-catholic-practices.md) ### 4 Islam - 4.1 Key Beliefs - [4.1.1 Oneness of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-1-oneness-of-god.md) - [4.1.2 Six Articles of Faith](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-2-six-articles-of-faith.md) - [4.1.3 Five Roots of Usul](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-3-five-roots-of-usul.md) - [4.1.4 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-4-the-nature-of-god.md) - [4.1.5 Angels](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-5-angels.md) - [4.1.6 Freedom](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-6-freedom.md) - [4.1.7 Life After Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-7-life-after-death.md) - [4.1.8 Human Responsibility](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-8-human-responsibility.md) - [4.1.9 End of Topic Test - Muslim Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-9-end-of-topic-test-muslim-key-beliefs.md) - 4.2 Authority - [4.2.1 Prophethood](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-1-prophethood.md) - [4.2.2 The Holy Books](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-2-the-holy-books.md) - [4.2.3 The Imamate](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-3-the-imamate.md) - [4.2.4 End of Topic Test - Muslim Authority](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-4-end-of-topic-test-muslim-authority.md) - 4.3 Practices - [4.3.1 Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-1-worship.md) - [4.3.2 Ten Obligatory Acts](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-2-ten-obligatory-acts.md) - [4.3.3 Shahadah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-3-shahadah.md) - [4.3.4 Salah & Its Significance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-4-salah-and-its-significance.md) - [4.3.5 Mosques](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-5-mosques.md) - [4.3.6 Rak'ahs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-6-rakahs.md) - [4.3.7 Sawm](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-7-sawm.md) - [4.3.8 Zakah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-8-zakah.md) - [4.3.9 Hajj](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-9-hajj.md) - [4.3.10 Jihad](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-10-jihad.md) - [4.3.11 Festivals & Commemorations](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-11-festivals-and-commemorations.md) - [4.3.12 End of Topic Test - Muslim Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-12-end-of-topic-test-muslim-practices.md) - [4.3.13 Exam-Style Questions - Muslim Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-13-exam-style-questions-muslim-practices.md) ### 5 Judaism - 5.1 Key Beliefs - [5.1.1 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-1-the-nature-of-god.md) - [5.1.2 God as One](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-2-god-as-one.md) - [5.1.3 God's Name](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-3-gods-name.md) - [5.1.4 God as Creator](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-4-god-as-creator.md) - [5.1.5 Free Will](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-5-free-will.md) - [5.1.6 God as Law Giver and Judge](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-6-god-as-law-giver-and-judge.md) - [5.1.7 The Divine Presence & Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-7-the-divine-presence-and-beliefs.md) - [5.1.8 Role of the Messiah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-8-role-of-the-messiah.md) - [5.1.9 End of Topic Test - Jewish Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-9-end-of-topic-test-jewish-key-beliefs.md) - [5.1.10 Exam-Style Questions - Jewish Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-10-exam-style-questions-jewish-beliefs.md) - 5.2 Covenant & The Mitzvot - [5.2.1 The Promised Land](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-1-the-promised-land.md) - [5.2.2 Abraham](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-2-abraham.md) - [5.2.3 The Covenant](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-3-the-covenant.md) - [5.2.4 The Covenant at Sinai](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-4-the-covenant-at-sinai.md) - [5.2.5 The Covenant at Sinai 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-5-the-covenant-at-sinai-2.md) - [5.2.6 Key Moral Principles](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-6-key-moral-principles.md) - [5.2.7 End of Topic Test - Covenant & The Mitzvot](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-7-end-of-topic-test-covenant-and-the-mitzvot.md) - 5.3 The Synagogue & Worship - [5.3.1 The Synagogue & Its Importance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-1-the-synagogue-and-its-importance.md) - [5.3.2 Public Acts of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-2-public-acts-of-worship.md) - [5.3.3 Shabbat](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-3-shabbat.md) - [5.3.4 Worship & Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-4-worship-and-law.md) - [5.3.5 End of Topic Test - Synagogue & Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-5-end-of-topic-test-synagogue-and-worship.md)