Briefly outline Baptism.The sacrament of Baptism is the Christian adherent’s identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are two main types of baptism.
I haven't come across this definition before. Paedobaptism refers to the baptism of infants, generally by immersion or affusion. It is engaged in with to belief that the infant will grow up to live in the life of Christ - a duty of the parents of the infant. The catholic Church, Anglicans and orthodox engage in paedobaptism.
Adult baptism (Believer's baptism) is an outward sign of faith that the adherent has come to a personal decision to relinquish their previous life, absolving them of sin and to “begin a new life directed by Jesus Christ” (Romans). Pentecostalists and Baptists engage in adult baptism.
You've taken a unique approach to Baptism here. I think the initial understanding of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus needs the tiniest bit more fleshing out, it's just kind of at the beginning there and not touched on again, so even though this response isn't worth a lot of marks, it still isn't quite cohesive in my opinion.
Analyse the significance for the individual of Baptism.The sacrament of Baptism is the symbolic enactment of the Christian adherent’s identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ - a core belief of Christianity, thus epitomising its importance toward the individual. Christianity is a rite of passage for the individual, marking the beginning of their journey in Christ. The symbolic nature of the washing away with water indicates the adherent has “repented their old ways and has begun a new life directed by Christ” (Romans). In doing so, Baptism grants adherent salvation in Christ. Furthermore, the sacrament of Baptism allows access to the outer sacraments, such as Reconciliation and confirmation, these of which allow adherents to further consolidate their affinity with Christ and their faith, thus demonstrating baptism to be of utmost significance towards the individual. Yet, despite the grandeur of the importance, different demonstrations of Christianity have specific mindsets when considering importance of Baptism towards the individual. Anglicans believe Baptism to be a purifying ritual, either infants one cleansed of the original sin or adults of their earthly sin, either for these holding great importance. Catholics, believe Baptism to be the key of salvation, and Pentecostalists believe it to be associated with the tidy spirit, a third of Holy Trinity. Despite the varying interpretations of the importance of baptism for the individual, it’s
undenying importance between denominations is undeniable.
Can't really fault this except that there's not a wholllle lotta sacred texts and writing references, which I think could improve your work just that tiny bit more - leave no doubt in the marker's mind that you deserve this. You've got the Romans passage there I see but I think it can go further. You've put a great focus on the individual, as per the question requests, and linked it to principal beliefs!Aisha
“He who obeys the messenger has obeyed Allah, but those who turn away, we have not sent you over them as the guardian.” (Quran)
To what extent has Aisha demonstrated an obedience to Allah? Aisha bint Bakr, a wife of the prophet Muhammad and frequently stated by scholars to he his favourite, has had a profound impact on the development and expression of Islam - encouraging adherents to “obey the Messenger (her husband Muhammad) in fun chewing Allah.”
The little bit in brackets here isn't really necessary in my opinion
Aisha had a slew of religious contributions, are such being the scandal of the slander - thus demonstrating a clear obedience to Allah lost in the desert after Muhammad’s war campaign, Aisha was brought back to medina on horseback by another man. This stirred great controversy, causing the Islamic community to question the fidelity of Aisha. This is fun caused Muhammad to have a revelation, “Why did they not produce far witness” (Quran) which has been immortalised in the Quran, the word of Allah. This is used in Sharia Law, today, demonstrating the great extent of obedience to Allah Aisha exhibited, because, she was innocent by Islamic Law. Further, her excellent memory had allowed her to retain and transmit over 2000 Hadiths, preserving the word of the “messenger” and those who had obeyed these words has “obeyed Allah”. Her transmission of hadiths such as “Beware of Jealousy. For it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood” epitomes her obedience to the word of “the messenger (and thus) Allah” and her obedience towards Allah. Dedication and obedience towards Allah by Aisha can also be observed through her societal impacts, where she acted as a role model for the various aspects of muslim life and thus encouraging adherents to do so and “obey the word of The Messenger and obey Allah”. As a scholar of the Quran Aisha became known as the ‘Mother of All Believers’ due to her knowledge of the Quran and the Islamic Qiths, thus facilitating the growth of Islam thus displaying loyalty and obedience to “the messenger” and Allah- she also proved a role model for the rejection of wealth, and is noted that “Aisha gave away 70, 000 durhams in Chaty” (Scholar Urwah). Thus, it is evident that Aisha’ intentions lie in correction to the will of Allah, epitomising her “obeying to the Messenger and obeying Allah”.
I think this is really quite good. I know you said your brother potentially made mistakes in the transcribing - but as is you would probably lose marks for lack of clarity. Obviously you've given me the heads up, but might be worth assessing the legibility of your writing? Otherwise a very well supported little packet of information here - it does seem a little narrative retell when talking about the Slander, I understand why you've done it but I think it could be reduced. The incident of the slander and Aisha's ride home could be shortened instead of the context. Identity 2 contributions made by Aisha to the development of Islam.Aisha had contributed to the “four witness to prove infidelity” ruling towards Islam, and also the dry ablution where ablution can be performed with fine dust or sand in the observe of water.
Great!