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PAPER 1 QUESTION 1

Topic : Quranic Passages

1 Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur’an, and:
(a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage [4]
(b) briefly explain the importance of these themes in a Muslim’s life today. [4] (i)

YEARS QURANIC PASSAGES

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Paper 1 May/June (i) 101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth:
2013 how can He have a son when He has no consort? He created all
things, and He has full knowledge of all things. 102. That is Allah,
your Lord! there is no god but He, the Creator of all things: then
worship Him: and He has power to dispose of all affairs. 103. No
vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is above all
comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.

(ii) 37. Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and
the moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who
created them, if it is Him you wish to serve.

(iii) 1. When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion, 2. And the
earth throws up her burdens, 3. And man cries out: ‘What is the
matter with her?’ 4. On that day will she declare her tidings: 5. For
that your Lord will have given her inspiration? 6. On that day will men
proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown their deeds.7. Then
shall anyone who has done an atom’s weight of good see it! 8. And
anyone who has done an atom’s weight of evil shall see it.
12
Paper 11 May/June (i) Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting,
2013 eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the
heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence
except as He permits? He knows what is before or after or behind
them. Nor shall they compass any of His knowledge except as He
wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He
feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the Most
High, the Supreme.

(ii) To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is
most high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from
above them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their
Lord, and pray for forgiveness for beings on earth: Behold! Verily
Allah is He, the oft-forgiving, the most merciful.

(iii) 1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal,
absolute; 3. He does not beget, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is
none like Him.
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11/October/November
2013 (I) 1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of
mankind, 3. The God of mankind, 4. From the mischief of the
whisperer who withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of
mankind, 6. Among jinns and among mankind.

(ii) Then will Allah say: ‘Jesus son of Mary! Recount my favour to you
and to your mother. Behold! I strengthened you with the holy spirit,
so that you spoke to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold!
I taught you the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel. And
behold!
You make out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by my leave,
and you breathe into it and it becomes a bird by my leave, and you
heal those born blind, and the lepers, by my leave.And behold! You
bring forth the dead by my leave. And behold! I restrained the
Children of Israel from you when you showed them the clear signs,
and the unbelievers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident
magic.

(iii) 1. To you have We granted abundance. 2. So pray to your Lord

and sacrifice. 3. For he who hates you, he will be cut off.
12/October/November
2013 (I) 30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent
on earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will make
mischief there and shed blood?- whilst we celebrate your praises and
glorify your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you do not know.’
31. And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He placed
them before the angels, and said: ‘Tell me the names of these if you
are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of knowledge we have none,
save what You have taught us: In truth it is You who are perfect in
knowledge and wisdom.’ 33. He said: ‘Adam! Tell them their names.’
When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you that I know the
secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and what
you conceal?’ 34. And behold,
We said to the angels: ‘Bow down to Adam’. And they bowed down.
Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: he was of those who reject
faith. 35. We said: ‘Adam! You and your wife dwell in the Garden;
and eat of the bountiful things in it as You wish. But do not approach
this tree, or you will run into harm and transgression.’ 36. Then Satan
made them slip from there, and got them out of what they had been
in. We said: ‘Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will
be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37.
Then Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord
turned towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.

(ii) 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the
heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76. When
the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said: ‘This is my Lord.’
But when it set, he said: ‘I do not love things that set.’ 77. When he
saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But
when the moon set, he said: ‘Unless my Lord guides
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me, I will surely be among those who go astray.’ 78. When he saw
the sun rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord; this is the
greatest.’ But when the sun set, he said: ‘O my people! I am indeed
free from your giving partners to Allah.’ 79. ‘For me, I have set my
face firmly and truly towards Him who created the heavens and the
earth, and never shall I give partners to Allah.’

(iii) 1. To you have We granted abundance. 2. So pray to your Lord

and sacrifice. 3. For he who hates you, he will be cut off.
11/May/June 2014
(I) Due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how can He
have a son when He has no consort? 102. He created all things, and
He has full knowledge of all things. That is Allah, your Lord! There is
no god but He, the Creator of all things: then worship Him: and He
has power to dispose of all affairs. 103. No vision can grasp Him, but
His grasp is over all vision: He is above all comprehension, yet is
acquainted with all things.

(ii) 30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a
vicegerent on earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will
make mischief there and shed blood?- whilst we celebrate your
praises and glorify your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you do
not know.’ 31. And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He
placed them before the angels, and said: ‘Tell me the names of these
if you are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of knowledge we have
none, save what You have taught us: In truth it is You who are
perfect in knowledge and wisdom.’ 33.He said: ‘Adam! Tell them their
names.’ When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you that I
know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal
and what you conceal?’ 34. And behold, We said to the angels: ‘Bow
down to Adam’. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and
was haughty: he was of those who reject faith. 35. We said: ‘Adam!
You and your wife dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things
in it as You wish. But do not approach this tree, or you will run into
harm and transgression.’ 36. Then Satan made them slip from there,
and got them out of what they had been in. We said: ‘Go down, with
enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your dwelling-place and
your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37. Then Adam learnt from his
Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned towards him; for He is
often-returning, most merciful.

(iii) 37. Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and
the moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who
created them, if it is Him you wish to serve.
12/May/June 2014
(i) 1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal,
absolute; 3. He does not beget, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is
none like Him.

(ii) 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the
heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty? 76. When
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the night covered him over, he saw a star: He said: ‘This is my Lord.’
But when it set, he said: ‘I do not love things that set.’ 77. When he
saw the moon rising in splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But
when the moon set, he said: ‘Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely
be among those who go astray.’78. When he saw the sun rising in
splendour, he said: ‘This is my Lord; this is the greatest. ‘But when
the sun set, he said: ‘O my people! I am indeed free from your giving
partners to Allah.’ 79. ‘For me , I have set my face firmly and truly
towards Him who created the heavens and the earth, and never shall
I give partners to Allah.’

(iii) 1. By the glorious morning light, 2. And by the night when it is

still, 3. Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is he displeased. 4. And
truly the Hereafter will be better for you than the present. 5. And soon
your Lord will give you so that you will be pleased. 6. Did He not find
you an orphan and give you shelter? 7. And He found you
wandering, and He gave you guidance. 8. And He found you in need,
and made you independent. 9. Therefore, do not treat the orphan
with harshness, 10. Nor drive the beggar away; 11. But tell about the
bounty of your Lord! (Sura 93)
11/ May/June 2015
(i) 30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent
on earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will make
mischief there and shed blood?– whilst we celebrate your praises
and glorify your holy (name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you do not
know.’ 31. And He taught Adam the names of all things; then He
placed them before the angels, and said: ‘Tell me the names of
these if you are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of knowledge we
have none, save what You have taught us: In truth it is You who are
perfect in knowledge and wisdom.’ 33. He said: ‘Adam! Tell them
their names.’ When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you
that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you
reveal and what you conceal?’ 34. And behold, We said to the
angels: ‘Bow down to Adam’. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he
refused and was haughty: he was of those who reject faith. 35. We
said: ‘Adam! You and your wife dwell in the Garden; and eat of the
bountiful things in it as You wish. But do not approach this tree, or
you will run into harm and transgression.’ 36. Then Satan made them
slip from there, and got them out of what they had been in. We said:
‘Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will be your
dwelling-place and your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37. Then
Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned
towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.

(ii) Then will Allah say: ‘Jesus son of Mary! Recount my favour to you
and to your mother.Behold! I strengthened you with the holy spirit, so
that you spoke to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I
taught you the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel. And
behold! You make out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by my
leave, and you breathe into it and it becomes a bird by my leave, and
you heal those born blind, and the lepers, by my leave. And behold!
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You bring forth the dead by my leave. And behold! I restrained the
Children of Israel from you when you showed them the clear signs,
and the unbelievers among them said: ‘This is nothing but evident
magic.’

(iii) 1. To you have We granted abundance. 2. So pray to your Lord

and sacrifice. 3. For he who hates you, he will be cut off.
12 /May/June 2015
(i) Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon.
Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who created them, if it is
Him you wish to serve.

(ii) To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most
high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above
them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for
forgiveness for beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the oft-forgiving,
the most merciful.

(iii) 1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal, absolute; 3.
He does not beget, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is none like Him.
11/October/November
2015 (i) 1. Read! in the name of your Lord, who created, 2. Created man out of a
clot of congealedblood: 3. Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, 4. He
who taught by the pen, 5. Taught man what he did not know.

(ii) 1. When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion, 2. And the earth
throws up her burdens, 3. And man cries out: ‘What is the matter with her?’,
4. On that day will she declare her tidings: 5. For that your Lord will have
given her inspiration. 6. On that day will men proceed in companies sorted
out, to be shown their deeds. 7. Then shall anyone who has done an
atom’s weight of good see it! 8. And anyone who has done an atom’s
weight of evil shall see it.
(iii) 1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of mankind,
3. The God of Mankind, 4. From the mischief of the whisperer who
withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, 6. Among jinns and
among mankind.
12/October/November
2015 (i) 101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how
can He have a son when He has no consort? 102. He created all things, and
He has full knowledge of all things. That is Allah, your Lord! there is no God
but He, the Creator of all things: then worship Him: and He has the power
to dispose of all affairs. 103. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over
all vision: He is above all comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.

(ii) 21. O people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those
who came before you, so that you may have the chance to learn
righteousness; 22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens
your canopy; and sent down rain from the heavens; and by it brought forth
fruits for your sustenance; then do not set up rivals to Allah, when you
know.
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(iii) 1. By the glorious morning light, 2. And by the night when it is still, 3.
Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is He displeased. 4. And truly the
Hereafter will be better for you than the present. 5. And soon your Lord
will give you so that you will be pleased. 6. Did He not find you an orphan
and give you shelter? 7. And He found you wandering, and He gave you
guidance. 8. And He found you in need, and made you independent. 9.
Therefore, do not treat the orphan with harshness, 10. Nor drive the
beggar away; 11. But tell about the bounty of your Lord!
11/May/June 2016
(i) Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, eternal. No
slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on
earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits? He
knows what is before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass any
of His knowledge except as He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens
and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for
He is the Most High, the Supreme.

(ii) 101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how
can He have a son when He has no consort? He created all things, and He
has full knowledge of all things. 102. That is Allah, your Lord! there is no
god but He, the Creator of all things: then worship Him: and He has power
to dispose of all affairs.
103. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is above all
comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.

(iii) 1. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. 2. Praise be to

Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds; 3. Most gracious, most
merciful; 4. Master of the day of judgment. 5. You we worship, and your
aid we seek. 6. Show us the straightway, 7. The way of those to whom You
have given your grace, not those who earn your anger, nor those who go
astray.
12/ May/June 2016
(i). To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most
high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above
them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for
forgiveness for beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the oft-forgiving,
the most merciful.

(ii) 1. By the glorious morning light, 2. And by the night when it is still, 3.
Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is He displeased. 4. And truly the
Hereafter will be better for you than the present. 5. And soon your Lord
will give you so that you will be pleased. 6. Did He not find you an orphan
and give you shelter? 7. And He found you wandering, and He gave you
guidance. 8. And He found you in need, and made you independent. 9.
Therefore, do not treat the orphan with harshness, 10. Nor drive the
beggar away; 11. But tell about the bounty of your Lord!
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(iii) Then will Allah say: ‘Jesus son of Mary! Recount my favour to you and
to your mother. Behold! I strengthened you with the holy spirit, so that
you spoke to the people in childhood and in maturity. Behold! I taught you
the Book and Wisdom, the Law and the Gospel. And behold! You make out
of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by my leave, and you breathe into it
and it becomes a bird by my leave, and you heal those born blind, and the
lepers, by my leave. And behold! You bring forth the dead by my leave.
And behold! I restrained the Children of Israel from you when you showed
them the clear signs, and the unbelievers among them said: ‘This is nothing
but evident magic.’
11/October/November
2016 (i) 1. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. 2. Praise be to
Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds; 3. Most gracious, most
merciful; 4. Master of the day of judgment. 5. You we worship, and your
aid we seek. 6. Show us the straight way, 7. The way of those to whom You
have given your grace, not those who earn your anger, nor those who go
astray.

(ii) 1. Read! in the name of your Lord, who created, 2. Created man out of
a clot of congealed blood: 3. Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, 4.
He who taught by the pen, 5.Taught man what he did not know.

(iii) 1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of mankind,
3. The God of Mankind, 4. From the mischief of the whisperer who
withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, 6. Among jinns
and among mankind.
12/October/November (i) Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal, absolute; 3. He
2016 does not beget,nor is He begotten; 4. And there is none like Him.

(ii) 1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of mankind,
3. The God of Mankind, 4. From the mischief of the whisperer who
withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, 6. Among jinns
and among mankind.

(iii) 1. When the earth is shaken to her utmost convulsion, 2. And the
earth throws up her burdens, 3. And man cries out: ‘What is the matter
with her?’4. On that day she will declare her tidings: 5. For that your Lord
will have given her inspiration. 6. On that day will men proceed in
companies sorted out, to be shown their deeds. 7. Then shall anyone who
has done an atom’s weight of good see it! 8. And anyone who has done an
atom’s weight of evil shall see it!
11/May/June 2017 (i) Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, eternal. No
slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and on
earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits? He
knows what is before orafter or behind them. Nor shall they compass any
of His knowledge except as He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens
and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for
He is the Most High, the Supreme.
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(ii) 1. Read! in the name of your Lord, who created, 2. Created man out of
a clot of congealed blood: 3. Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, 4.
He who taught by the pen, 5. Taught man what he did not know.

(iii) 1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of mankind,
3. The God of Mankind, 4. From the mischief of the whisperer who
withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, 6. Among jinns
and among mankind.
12/May/June 2017 (i) 1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal, absolute; 3. He
does not beget, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is none like Him.

(ii) 21. O people! Adore your Guardian-Lord, who created you and those
who came before you, so that you may have the chance to learn
righteousness; 22. Who has made the earth your couch, and the heavens
your canopy; and sent down rain fromthe heavens; and by it brought forth
fruits for your sustenance; then do not set up rivals to Allah, when you
know.

(iii) 30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on
earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will make mischief there
and shed blood?- whilst we celebrate your praises and glorify your holy
(name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you do not know.’ 31. And He taught Adam
the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said:
‘Tell me the names of these if you are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of
knowledge we have none, save what You have taught us: In truth it is You
who are perfect in knowledge and wisdom.’ 33. He said: ‘Adam! Tell them
their names.’ When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you that I
know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and
what you conceal?’ 34. And behold, We said to the angels: ‘Bow down to
Adam’. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty:
he was of those who reject faith. 35. We said: ‘Adam! You and your wife
dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things in it as You wish. But
do not approach this tree, or you will run into harm and transgression.’ 36.
Then Satan made them slip from there, and got them out of what they had
been in. We said: ‘Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will
be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37. Then
Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned
towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.
11/October/November
2017 (i) 1. Read! in the name of your Lord, who created, 2. Created man out of a
clot of congealed blood: 3. Proclaim! And your Lord is most bountiful, 4. He
who taught by the pen, 5. Taught man what he did not know.
He said: ‘I know what you do not know.’ 31. And He taught Adam the
names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said: ‘Tell
me the names of these if you are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of
knowledge we have none, save what You have taught us: In truth it is You
who are perfect in knowledge and wisdom.’ 33. He said: ‘Adam! Tell them
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their names.’ When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you that I
know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and
what you conceal?’ 34. And behold, We said to the angels: ‘Bow down to
Adam’. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty:
he was of those who reject faith. 35. We said: ‘Adam! You and your wife
dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things in it as You wish. But
do not approach this tree, or you will run into harm and transgression.’ 36.
Then Satan made them slip from there, and got them out of what they had
been in. We said: ‘Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will
be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37. Then
Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned
towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.

(ii) 30. Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on
earth.’ They said: ‘Will You place there one who will make mischief there
and shed blood?-whilst we celebrate your praises and glorify your holy
(name)?’ He said: ‘I know what you do not know.’ 31. And He taught Adam
the names of all things; then He placed them before the angels, and said:
‘Tell me the names of these if you are right.’ 32. They said: ‘Glory to You, of
knowledge we have none, save what You have taught us: In truth it is You
who are perfect in knowledge and wisdom.’ 33. He said: ‘Adam! Tell them
their names.’ When he had told them, Allah said: ‘Did I not tell you that I
know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what you reveal and
what you conceal?’ 34. And behold, We said to the angels: ‘Bow down to
Adam’. And they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty:
he was of those who reject faith. 35. We said: ‘Adam! You and your wife
dwell in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things in it as You wish. But
do not approach this tree, or you will run into harm and transgression.’ 36.
Then Satan made them slip from there, and got them out of what they had
been in. We said: ‘Go down, with enmity between yourselves. On earth will
be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood, for a time.’ 37. Then
Adam learnt from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord turned
towards him; for He is often-returning, most merciful.

(iii) 75. So also did We show Abraham the power and the laws of the
heavens and the earth, so that he might have certainty. 76. When the night
covered him over, he saw a star: He said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when it set,
he said: ‘I do not love things that set.’ 77. When he saw the moon rising in
splendor, he said: ‘This is my Lord.’ But when the moon set, he said:
‘Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among those who go astray.’
78. Whe n he saw the sun rising in splendor, he said: ‘This is my Lord; this
is the greatest. ‘But when the sun set, he said: ‘O my people! I am indeed
free from your giving partners to Allah.’ 79. ‘For me , I have set my face
firmly and truly towards Him who created the heavens and the earth, and
never shall I give partners to Allah.’
12/October/November (i) Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon.
2017 Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who created them, if it is
Him you wish to serve.
(ii) 1. In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. 2. Praise be to
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Allah, the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds; 3. Most gracious, most
merciful; 4. Master of the day of judgment. 5. You we worship, and your
aid we seek. 6. Show us the straightway, 7. The way of those to whom You
have given your grace, not those who earn your anger, nor those who go
astray.
(iii) 1. By the glorious morning light, 2. And by the night when it is still, 3.
Your Lord has not forsaken you, nor is he displeased. 4. And truly the
Hereafter will be better for you than the present. 5. And soon your Lord
will give you so that you will be pleased. 6. Did He not find you an orphan
and give you shelter? 7. And He found you wandering, and He gave you
guidance. 8. And He found you in need, and made you independent. 9.
Therefore,do not treat the orphan with harshness, 10. Nor drive the beggar
away; 11. But tell about the bounty of your Lord!
May/June 2018 p11 Q1 Passages
(i) Sura 6.101–103
101. To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how can
He have a son when He has no consort? He created
all things, and He has full knowledge of all things. 102. That is Allah, your
Lord! there is no God but He, the Creator of all things:
then worship Him: and He has power to dispose of all affairs. 103. No
vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is
above all comprehension, yet is acquainted with all things.
(ii) Sura 41.37
37. Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon.
Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who
created them, if it is Him you wish to serve.
(iii) Sura 114
1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, 2. The King of mankind, 3.
The God of Mankind, 4. From the mischief of the
whisperer who withdraws, 5. Who whispers into the hearts of mankind, 6.
Among jinns and among mankind.
2058/12May/June 2018 (i) Sura 2.255
Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, eternal. No
slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens and
on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He
permits? He knows what is before or after or behind them. Nor shall they
compass any of His knowledge except as He wills. His Throne extends
over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding
and preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme.
(ii) Sura 42.4–5
4. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most
high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above
them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for
forgiveness for beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the
oftforgiving,
the most merciful.
(iii) Sura 112
1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal, absolute; 3. He
does not beget, nor is He begotten; 4. And there is none like Him.
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TOPICAL QUESTIONS: THE HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF

QUR’AN
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YEARS TOPICS
Quranic passages
May/June 2011 2 (a) From the Qur’anic passages you have studied, outline the
relationship between God and two of His messengers who were sent
before the Prophet Muhammad. [10]
(b) Explain why God sends his revelations through messengers. [4]
01/October/November 2 (a) From passages you have studied from the Qur’an, write about
2012 God’s relationship with humankind. [10]
(b) Explain the significance of the Qur’an being revealed to
humankind. [4]
01/May/June 2013 2 (a) Describe what the following suras tell Muslims about the
circumstances in which they were revealed: 112 (Al-Ikhlas) and 108
(Al-Kawthar). [10]
(b) To what extent is the Qur’an the basis of legal thinking in Islam?
[4]
12/October/November 2 (a) Write about the relationship between God and two of the
2013 prophets you have studied in the Qur’an (not including the Prophet
Muhammad). [10]
(b) Why do prophets go through difficulties in their lives? [4]
11/October/November 2 (a) Write about the experiences of two prophets you have studied in
2013 the Qur’an (not including the Prophet Muhammad). [10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from these stories? [4]
12/October/November 2 (a) Using passages you have studied, write about the main
2013 teachings about God in the Qur’an. [10]
(b) How might these teachings affect a Muslim’s life today? [4]
12/May/June 2015 2 (a) Using Qur’an passages from the syllabus, describe what the
Qur’an teaches about God’s responsibility to His creatures and their
duties towards Him. [10]
(b) ‘The Qur’an teaches that humans should be responsible towards
the environment.’ Give reasons to agree or disagree with this
statement. [4]
11/October/November 2 (a) Using Qur’an passages you have studied from the syllabus,
2015 describe how God guided His messengers to increase their belief in
Him. Refer to at least two messengers in your answer. [10]
(b) God sends humankind messengers from amongst their own
communities. Explain why this is significant. [4]
11/ 2 (a) From Qur’an passages you have studied, write about what
October/November lessons can be learnt from God’s conversations with Adam and Jesus.
2016 [10]
(b) As God’s “representative (khalifa) on Earth” say how men and
women can serve God, giving examples. [4]
12/Paper 1 May/June 2 (a) From the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus
2017 describe the ways in which God gave knowledge of Himself to His
Messengers. [10]
(b) ‘Undergoing hardships brings a person closer to God.’ Agree or
disagree with this statement, giving reasons for your answer. [4]
11/Paper 1 May/June 2 (a) The Qur’an teaches Muslims about their relationship with God.
2018 Write about this relationship
using the passages you have studied. [10]
(b) ‘God gave humankind guidance and teachings.’ Why does the
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Qur’an lay emphasis on the

need to gain knowledge? [4]
May/June 2018/11 2 (a) The Qur’an teaches Muslims about their relationship with God.
Write about this relationship using the passages you have studied.
(b) ‘God gave humankind guidance and teachings.’ Why does the
Qur’an lay emphasis on the need to gain knowledge? [4]

REVALATION
May/June 2010 3 (a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first
revelation. [10]
(b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important for
him? [4]
October/November 2 (a) Write about the Prophet’s different experiences of
2012/11 revelation, after the first revelation.
[10] (b) Explain the significance of the Qur’an being revealed
over a period of time. [4]
11/May/June 2014 2 (a) Give an account of the how the Qur’an was first revealed to the
Prophet. [10]
(b) Was it significant that the Qur’an was revealed to someone who
could not read or write? Give reasons for your answer.[4]
11/May/June 2015 2 (a) The Angel Jibril brought the revelation of the Qur’an to the
Prophet Muhammad at different times and places. Give examples to
show how this took place. [10]
(b) What was the significance of the Prophet being given the
revelation by word rather than in writing? [4]
12/October/November 2 (a) The first revelation came to the Prophet Muhammad in 610.
2016 Describe his experience of this event. [10]
(b) Why do you think the revelation was sent to a person who could
not read or write? [4]
May/June 2018/12 2 (a) Write an account of the events of the first revelation and the
Prophet’s reaction afterwards. [10]
(b) The Qur’an was revealed in parts over a number of years. Why
was this important? [4]

COMPILATION OF QURA’N
May/June 2010 2 (a) Give an account of how the Qur’an was compiled in the years
following the Prophet’s death. [10]
(b) Explain why the first community of Muslims thought it was
necessary to compile the Qur’an. [4]
11/October/November 2 (a) Give an account of how the Qur’an developed into book form. [10]
2011 (b) What is the significance to Muslims today of having the Qur’an in the
form of a book?[4]
12/October/November (a) Write about the methods used to compile the Qur’an into a book
2014 after the death of the Prophet.
(b) Why is understanding the teachings of the Qur’an important to
Muslims?
12/October/November 2 (a) Write about the preservation of the Qur’an in the form of the
2015 mushaf held by Hafsa. [10]
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(b) ‘Memorizing the Qur’an is no longer important because the

Qur’an is preserved as a book.’ Discuss whether you agree or disagree
with this statement, giving reasons for your answer. [4]
11/May/June 2016 2 (a) Describe the ways in which Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman were
involved in the compilation of the Qur’an. [10]
(b) ‘The Qur’an should not have been compiled in written form
because it did not take place during the Prophet’s lifetime.’ Agree or
disagree with this statement, giving reasons for your answer. [4]
2 (a) The Qur’an has been preserved in writing for over 1400 years.
12/ October/November Give an account of the way in which it was compiled in the written
2017 format. [10]
(b) Do you think, for Muslims nowadays, having the Qur’an in a
written format outweighs the benefits of having the oral tradition?
Give reasons for your answer. [4]

QURA’N AS GUIDANCE IN LEGAL THINKING

01 2 (a) Describe how the two sources of legal thinking are
October/November
2010 related.[10]
(b)Give an example to show the quran could be used in the exercise
of Qiyas(analogy).[4]
12/October/November 2 (a) Write about the way in which the two primary sources of Islamic
2012 legal thinking are used. [10]
(b) How is the use of ijma’ (consensus) important to Muslims today?
[4]
12/May/June 2014 2 (a) The Sunna is often used with the Qur’an as a primary source of
Islamic law. Describe the ways in which they are used together. [10]
(b) “The Qur’an is not as relevant to Muslims now as it was 1400
years ago.” Give two reasons to agree or disagree with this
statement. [4]
11/October/November 2 (a) Write about how the Qur’an is used with the other three sources
2014 in Islamic law. [10]
(b) How important is the use of ijma’ or qiyas in Islamic law in present
day situations? Give reasons for your answers.[4]
12/May/June 2016 2 (a) The Qur’an is the main source of Islamic Law. Write an account
of how it is used with each of the other three sources. [10]
(b) Do you think that both ijma’ and qiyas are equally important for
solving present day issues? Give reasons for your answer. [4]
11/October/November 2 (a) Write about the function of the Qur’an and Sunnah as the two
2017 primary sources of Islamic law. [10]
(b) Why do you think the Qur’an and Sunnah are not the only sources
of Law and are supplemented by ijma’ and qiyas? Give examples to
support your answers. [4]
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TOPICAL QUESTIONS: THE LIFE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE

HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W.W)
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YEARS THE HOLY PROPHET ‘S MAKKI LIFE

LIFE BEFOR PROPHET HOOD

May/June 2010 3 (a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first
revelation. [10]
(b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important
for him? [4]
October/November 2014 4 (a) Give an account of the Prophet’s life up to the time the
revelations began. . [10]
(b) Despite living through the days of ignorance, the prophet
remained true to his mission. What lessons can Muslims learn from
this today?
12/May/June 2016 3 (a) Describe the main events in the Prophet’s life before he was
granted prophet hood. [10]
(b) ‘The Prophet’s family was important in preparing him for
prophet hood.’ Agree or disagree, giving reasons for your answer.
[4]

PREACHING
12/ October/November 3 (a) Write about the Prophet’s activities in spreading Islam outside
2014
Makka, before the migration to Madina. [10]
(b) Choose one quality shown by the Prophet in these activities and
explain how Muslims today can learn from it. [4]
12/May/June 2015 3 (a) Give an account of the way in which the Prophet started to
preach Islam in the first few years after he began to receive the
revelation. [10]
(b) Was it significant that the Prophet began preaching the
message in secret? [4]
11/Paper 1 May/June 2018 3 (a) How did Islam grow in the years between the Prophet’s
first revelation and his first public preaching in Makka? [10]
(b) How can the behaviour of the first converts to Islam
provide an example for Muslims today? [4]
May/June 2018/11 3 (a) How did Islam grow in the years between the Prophet’s
first revelation and his first public preaching in Makka? [10]
(b) How can the behaviour of the first converts to Islam
provide an example for Muslims today? [4]

PERSECUTION
01 3 (a) Describe the main difficulties encountered by the Prophet
October/November himself during his time in Makkah after his call to Prophethood.
2010 [10]
(b) How does his conduct in in one of these difficulties provide an
example for Muslims today? [4]
May/June 2011 5 (a) Describe the difficulties faced by the followers of the Prophet
in Makka. [10]
(b) What can these stories teach Muslims in their everyday lives
today? [4]
12/October/November 5 (a) Describe the persecution faced by the first Muslims in Makka.
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2012 [10]
(b) What can Muslims in modern times learn from these stories? [4]
12/October/November 5 (a) Give an account of the persecutions faced by the early
2013 converts to Islam in Makka. [10]
(b) How are these accounts relevant to Muslims now? [4]
October/November 2015 4 (a) Outline the difficulties the Prophet faced between receiving
2058 12 his first revelation and the boycott of Banu Hashim. [10
(b) Why did the people fear the message that the Prophet had
brought? [4]
11/October/November 3 (a) The Prophet was described as humble and just. Giving
2016 examples from his life, write about events that describe these
qualities. [10]
(b) How can Muslims today apply the Prophet’s example of humility
when dealing with either friends or strangers? [4]
October/November 2016 Q5 (a) Give an account of the difficulties experienced by the early
P11 Muslim community in Makka. [10]
(b) Drawing from this account, what advice could be given to
Muslims noe living in fear of persecution? [4]

RELATIONS WITH QURAISH

11/October/November 3 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Quraysh
2011 while he lived in Makka, before and after revelation. [10]
(b) Why did the Quraysh feel they needed to reject the Prophet’s
message? [4]
11/May/June 2015 3 (a) Write about the changes in the relationship between the
Prophet and the Quraysh in the years between his marriage to
Khadija and the death of Abu Talib. [10]
(b) Why is it significant that the Quraysh were still willing to keep
their belongings with the Prophet after he started to preach Islam?
[4]
11/October/November 3 (a) Write about the way in which the Prophet interacted with
2016 non-Muslims after his move to Madina. [10]
(b) How can Muslims now apply the lessons learnt from the
Prophet’s interaction with non-Muslims?
May/June 2018/12 4 (a) The Prophet’s relationship with the Quraysh changed
after he began to receive revelations. Describe the differences
in the way the Quraysh treated him after this event. [10]
(b) The Prophet did not change his character despite the way
the Quraysh changed towards him. What can Muslims learn
from this? [4]

MIGRATION TO ABYSSINIA
01/May/June 2012 4 (a) Describe the main events relating to the first migration (hijrah)
of Muslims to Abyssinia. [10]
(b) What was the importance of making this migration at that time?
[4]
11/ October/November 4 (a) Give an account of the migration of the early Muslims to
2013 Abyssinia. [10]
(b) What was the significance of this migration for the early Muslim
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community? [4]
11/May/June 2016 5 (a) The Prophet allowed some of the early Muslims to move to
Abyssinia. Write about the events of this migration. [10]
(b) Can this migration be compared to the migration of some
Muslims today? Give reasons for your answer. [4]
May/June 2018/12 5 (a) ‘Uthman and Ja’far were among the companions
who migrated to Abyssinia. Write an account of this
migration and the events in it. [10]
(b) How does this migration compare to recent migrations
of Muslims to other countries? [4]

JOURNEY TO TA’IF
11/October/November 3 (a) Describe the events of the Prophet’s visit to Ta’if.
2014 (b) How can Muslims apply in practice the lessons learnt from the
Prophet’s behavior in this situation?
12/ October/November 3 (a) The Prophet went to Ta’if to teach the people there about one
2017 God. Write about his experience of this event. [10]
(b) The Prophet showed great forgiveness despite the cruelty of the
people of Ta’if. Do you think Muslims now can follow this example?
Give reasons for your answer. [4]

PLEDGES OF AQABA
12/October/November 3 (a) Give an account of the events surrounding the Pledges
2012 of ‘Aqaba and the main details in them. [10]
(b) How were these pledges important for the future
community of Muslims? [4]
12/May/June 2017 3 (a) The Pledges of Aqaba were made in the Prophet’s last years
in Makka. Outline the reasons for these pledges and write about the
details in them. [10]
(b) In your view, why should Muslims provide a safe haven for
others? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

NIGHT JOURNEY
May/June 2011 3 (a) Give an account of the events of the Prophet’s night journey
and ascension [‘Isra wa-mi’raj ]. [10]
(b) Explain the importance of this event to the Prophet himself. [4]
11/October/November 3 (a) Write about the Prophet’s night journey and ascension [al-‘isra
2013 wa-mi’raj]. [10]
(b) How did this journey help the Prophet in his mission? [4]
11/October/November 3 (a) The Prophet Muhammad was taken on a night journey and
2016 ascent to the heavens (al-‘isra wa-l-mi’raj). Write an account of this
journey. [10]
(b) What was the significance of this journey to the Prophet? [4]

MIGRATION TO MADINAH
01 5 (a) Outline the main events of the Prophet’s journey from
October/November Makkah to Madinah. [10]
2010 (b) What was the significance of this journey for Muslims?[4]
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01/May/June 2013 3 (a) Write about the events of the first year following the Prophet’s
arrival in Madina. [10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from the brotherhood that was
created in Madina? [4]
12/October/November 3 (a) Abu Talib died in 619. Describe the events following this that
2013 led to the Prophet’s migration (hijra) to Madina. [10]
(b) Why was this migration important for the Muslim community? [4]
12/May/June 2014 3 (a) Give an account of the hijra of the Prophet from Makka to
Madina. [10]
(b) What is the significance of the Prophet establishing mosques as
a first task after the hijra? [4]
11/ October/November 4 (a) Give a detailed account of the Prophet’s journey from Makka
2017 to Madina in 622. [10]
(b) How is the migration of the Prophet like the migration of some
Muslims now? Give reasons for your answer. [4]
EXPERIENCES IN THE CAVES
May/June 2010 4 (a) Describe the events relating to the Prophet’s experiences
in caves. [10]
(b) Explain the significance of one of these experiences for the
development of Islam. [4]
12/October/November 4 (a) Outline the Prophet’s experiences in the caves of Hira and
2014/P12 Thawr. [10]
(b) In what respects were the Prophet’s experiences in the cave of
Thawr important for his prophethood? [4]

THE HOLY PROPHET’ S MADNI LIFE

The Battles
October/November 2011 4 (a) Describe the Prophet’s conduct as leader in two of the battles
he fought in. [10]
(b) What can Muslim leaders today learn from the Prophet’s
conduct in their relations with other states? [4]
01/May/June 2012 3 (a) Give an account of the battles of Khandaq (Trench) and
Khaybar. [10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from either of these battles?
[4]
12/October/November 3 (a) Write an account of the battle of Badr. [10]
2013 (b) Can the Prophet’s conduct during this battle contain
lessons for military leaders today? Give reasons for your
answer. [4]
12/May/June 2014 4 (a) Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and
Mu’ta. [10]
(b) Choose one of these battles and explain why it was important
for the Muslims of Madina to fight in it? [4]
12/May/June 2015 4 (a) Write about the main events of two of the following battles:
Khaybar, Mu’ta, Hunain, Tabuk. [10]
(b) Choose one of the four battles mentioned and explain what
Muslim leaders now can learn from it. [4]
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11/October/November 3 (a) Describe the events of the Battle of Uhud. [10]

2015 (b) ‘Success for Muslims depends on their obedience to the
Prophet.’ Discuss this statement in relation to Muslims today. [4]
12/October/November Q.4 (a) The Battle of Badr took place in the second year after the
2016 hijra. Describe the main events of this battle. [10]
(b) Can those involves in present day conflicts learn any lessons
from the way the Prophet treated prisoners after battles? [4]
11/ May/June 2017 3 (a) The Battle of Uhud was fought in the year 625. Describe the
main events of this battle. [10]
(b) Why is it important for Muslims to show obedience to God in
difficult situations? [4]
12/October/November 201 4 (a) Write about the battle of the Trench (Khandaq) fought in 627.
[10]
(b) What can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s involvement in the
digging of the trench? [4]
May/June 2018/12 3 (a) Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and
Tabuk. [10]
(b) The Battle of Tabuk became a mission of peace instead of war.
What can Muslims learn from this? [4]

BROTHERHOOD
11/October/November 5 (a) Write about the brotherhood that developed between the
2013 new community of Muslims in Madina. [10]
(b) How is this brotherhood a good example for Muslim
communities now? [4]
11/May/June 2015 4 (a) The Prophet paired Muslims from Makka and from Madina
after the migration (Hijra). Give examples to show the character of
the relationship between various Emigrants and Helpers. [10]
(b) Today Muslims often seek refuge in neighboring countries.
Show how the example of the Emigrants and Helpers can still
provide a model today. [4]

TREATY OF HUDABIYA
12/May/June 2015 4 (a) Write about the events surrounding Treaty of Hudaybiyya and
the main terms in it. [10]
(b) From this event, what can Muslims learn about the importance
of keeping their word? [4]

CONQUEST OF MAKKAH
01/ May/June 2013 4 (a) Describe the events of the Conquest of Makka. [10]
(b) Why are the actions of the Prophet after the conquest
important for Muslims to learn from? [4]
11/October/November 4 (a) The Prophet entered Makka and took control of it in 8 A.H.
2015 Describe the main details of this event. [10]
(b) The Prophet’s characteristic of mercy was clearly demonstrated
in this event. Is it realistic to expect Muslims today to follow his
example? [4]
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12/October/November 4 (a) With reference to the conduct of the Muslims, describe the
2016 events of the Conquest of Makka. [10]
(b) Can Muslims today learn from the Prophet’s’ treatment of his
former enemies? Give reasons for your answer. [4]
FINAL YEAR OF PROPHETHOOD
12/October/November 4 (a) Describe the events of the final year of the Prophet’s life. [10]
2013 (b) Explain how any two teachings given in the Prophet’s Farewell
Sermon can help Muslim communities today. [4]
11/May/June 2016 4 (a) The Prophet died in 632. Write about the events of the final
year of his life. [10]
(b) The Farewell Sermon given by the Prophet contains teachings
for Muslims of all times. Explain how two of these teachings can be
applied today. [4]

RELATIONS WITH NON -MUSLIMS

11/October/November 3 (a) Write about the way in which the Prophet interacted with
non-Muslims after his move to Madina. [10]
(b) How can Muslims now apply the lessons learnt from the
Prophet’s interaction with non-Muslims? [4]
12/October/November 4 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with non-
2013 Muslims in Madina. [10]
(b) What can Muslims learn from this interaction? [4]
THE HOLY PROPHET’S QUALITIES
October/November 3 (a) Describe three qualities of the Prophet Muhammad that make
2012/11 him a model for humankind. [10]
(b) How can Muslims put one of these qualities into practice? [4]
11/May/June 2014 3 (a) The Prophet Muhammad is said to have been patient and
trustworthy. Write about events in his life that illustrate these
qualities. [10]
(b) Choose one of these qualities and explain why it was important
for the Prophet to possess it.[4]
12/October/November 3 (a) The Qur’an says the Prophet is of “great moral character”
2015 (68.4). Identify events from his life that show a range of his moral
characteristics. [10]
(b) Which of the Prophet’s characteristics you have written about
in part (a) is the most important in your opinion and why? [4]
Paper 1 May/June 2016 3 (a) The Prophet was described as humble and just. Giving
examples from his life, write about events that describe these
qualities. [10]
(b) How can Muslims today apply the Prophet’s example of
humility when dealing with either friends or strangers? [4]
3 (a) The Prophet exercised a lot of self-restraint and patience
11/ October/November when preaching Islam in Makka. Write about at least three events
2017 from this period of time that show these virtues. [10]
(b) Giving examples, say how in your opinion Muslims can show
self-restraint and patience in their everyday lives. [4]

POSITION OF WOMEN
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May/June 2010 5 (a) Describe the teachings of Islam about the position of
women as wives, mothers and
daughters. [10]
(b) What do these teachings tell us about the relationship
between men and women? [4]

THE FIRST MUSLIM COMMUNITY

01 4 (a) Write about the major contributions made to Islam by Abu Bakr
October/November during the Prophet’s life time. [10]
2010 (b) Why was Abu Bakr given the title of ‘ Saviour of Islam’.[4]
May/June 2011 4 (a) Write an account of the following figures during the lifetime of
the Prophet: Hamza, ‘Abu Bakr and ‘Ali. [10]
(b) Explain why one of these figures was important in the
development of the Islamic community.[4]
October/November 2011 5 (a) Write about the life of Aisha during the Prophet’s lifetime. [10]
(b) How can she be seen as a role model for Muslims now?
01/May/June 2012 5 (a) Outline the main events in the lives of the Prophet’s
grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn. [10]
(b) Explain how al-Husyan’s death remains important to Muslims
today? [4]
October/November 4 (a) Write about the Prophet’s relationship with the following
2012/P11 figures: Aminah, Halimah, Sa’adiah and Abu Talib. [10]
(b) What can these relationships teach Muslims today about family
ties? [4]
October/November 5 (a) Write about the main points in the lives of Bilal and Abu
2012/P11 Sufyan. [10]
(b) What can be learnt from Bilal’s role in the Islamic community?
[4]
12/October/November 4 (a) Write about the lives of any two of the following wives of the
2012 Prophet: Sawda bint Zama’a, Aisha bint Abu Bakr, Hafsa bint ‘Umar
and Umm Salama. [10]
(b) What can the life of any one of these wives teach Muslims
about marriage? [4]
12/October/November 5 (a) Give an account of the lives of the Prophet’s four daughters.
2013 [10]
(b) Can Muslims learn from the Prophet’s bond with Fatima? Give
reasons for your answer.[4]
01/May/June 2013 5 (a) Write about the lives of ‘Umar and ‘Uthman during the lifetime
of the Prophet. [10]
(b) Why was ‘Umar’s conversion important for the early Muslims?
[4]
11/May/June 2014 5 (a) Write briefly about the tasks carried out by the Scribes of the
revelation at the time of the Prophet. [10]
(b) Explain the importance of the principles employed by the
compilers of the Qur’an at the time of the Caliphs
12/ May/June 2014 5 (a) Write about the life of the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife
Khadija. [10]
(b) Taking two aspects of their relationship, explain how the
marriage of the Prophet and Khadija sets a good example for
Muslim marriages today? [4]
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Paper 1 May/June 2014 4 (a) Describe the roles played by Abu Talib and Hamza in the life of
the Prophet. [10]
(b) Did the role of Abu Talib help strengthen the early Muslim
community? Give reasons for your answer.
11/, May/June 2015 5 (a) Write about the role of ‘Umar in the lifetime of the Prophet.
[10]
(b) What lessons can Muslims learn from ‘Umar’s conversion? [4]
12/May/June 2015 5 (a) Write about the Prophet’s wife Aisha during the lifetime of the
Prophet. [10]
(b) ‘Aisha is a role model for Muslim women around the world.’ Say
whether you agree or disagree with this statement, giving reasons
for your answer. [4]
11/October/November 5 (a) Give an account of the lives of ‘Ali ibn Talib and Zayd bin
2015 Harith, during the life of the Prophet. [10]
(b) To what extent do ‘Ali and Zayd’s relationships with the Prophet
provide models for family relations today? [4]
12/October/November 5 (a) Write about the lives of two of the Prophet’s wives whom he
2015 married after the death of Khadija. [10]
(b) “The best of you is the one best to his wife.” Explain what the
Prophet meant by this statement and how it is relevant to Muslims
now. [4]
12/October/November 5 (a) Give an account of the lives of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali during the
2016 lifetime of the Prophet. [10]
(b) ‘‘Uthman was known to be generous with his wealth.’ How can
Muslims now apply the trait of generosity? [4]
11/May/June 2017 5 (a) Write about the lives of Fatima and any one other of the
Prophet’s daughters. [10]
(b) Explain the importance of the statement, ‘Daughters are a
mercy (rahma)’. [4]
12/May/June 2017 5 (a) Outline the tasks performed by the Prophet’s scribes during
his lifetime. [10]
(b) The scribes had the Prophet as a source of information. How
useful is the internet as a sourceof information about Islam? [4]
11/October/November 5 (a) Write about the lives of the Companions Bilal ibn Rabah, Ja’far
2017 ibn Abi Talib and Salman al-Farsi. [10]
(b) In your opinion, what is the significance of the Prophet
encouraging the liberation of Bilal and Salman from slavery? [4]
11/Paper 1 May/June 2018 4 (a) Write an account of the main events in the life of Abu Bakr
during the life of the Prophet. [10]
(b) How can Muslims use the example of Abu Bakr in showing
loyalty to their friends and colleagues? [4]
11/Paper 1 May/June 2018 5 (a) Describe in detail the roles of Halima and Abu Talib in the early
years of the Prophet’s life. [10]
(b) From these relationships, what can be learnt about keeping
family ties? [4]