a) Outline three ways visions may prove that Allah exists. (3)
One way visions may prove Allah exists is that they may impart divine guidance. Another way is that they are a blessing from Allah. Another way is they reveal spiritual truths.
b) Explain two reasons why belief in visions is important for Muslims. (4)
One reason belief in ru’ya is important to Muslims is that it can increase believer’s faith. This means that when a Muslim experiences a vision it brings them closer to Allah. Another reason is that it proves Allah’s existence. This is because visions reveal things that only Allah could reveal.
c) Explain two reasons why Muslims believe visions are not hallucinations. SOWA. (5)
One reason Muslims believe visions are not hallucinations is that they happen worldwide. This means that too many people have experienced them in many different contexts for them all to be the result of psychological factors. Another reason Muslims believe visions are not hallucinations is that they reveal things that come to pass. Allah revealed the reconstruction of Jerusalem to Prophet Ezekiel in a vision and it came to pass.
d) “Visions provide evidence that Allah exists.” (12)
