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1: Legal Thinking

2 (a) What part do Hadiths play in Islamic legal thinking? [10]

(b) What is the importance of consensus (ijma) in Islam? [4]

2 (a) Write about the way in which the two primary sources of Islamic legal thinking are used. [10] (b) How is
the use of ijma ’ (consensus) important to Muslims today?

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?

2(a) Describe how the Hadiths are used in establishing law in Islam. [10] (b) ‘My community will never agree
upon an error’. In your opinion why is this Hadith important for the practice of consensus (ijma)? [4

2 (a) Outline the roles of the following in formulating Islamic law: (i) The Prophet’s Hadiths (ii) Consensus (ijma’
) [10] (b) Some Muslim scholars have questioned the use of analogy (qiyas) in Islamic law. Why do you think
they have done so? [4]

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]

2 (a) Write a detailed account of the parts of a Hadith and say how these parts help in determining the
different categories of Hadiths, namely; sahih; hasan; da’if and mawdu’. [10] (b) Why do you think the Prophet
practised and encouraged the use of ijma’? [4]

2 (a) ‘My community will never agree upon an error.’ The Prophet’s Hadith encourages the use of consensus of
opinion (ijma’ ). Outline: • what consensus of opinion (ijma’ ) is, and how many kinds of ijma’ there are; • who
is qualified to practise it; • give examples of how the Prophet and the Rightly Guided Caliphs practised ijma’.
[10] (b) Why are some Muslims not in favour of the use of analogy (qiyas) in solving present day issues? [4]

2 (a) Write an account of how the four sources of Islamic Law are used together. [10] (b) How useful are ijma’
and qiyas when dealing with modern issues? [4]

(b) How are the Qur’an and Hadith employed in working out Islamic law? [4]

(b) Explain by giving an example how a Hadith has been used together with the Qur’an in working

out an Islamic law. [4]

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2: Caliph Life
3 (a) Write a detailed account about the election and administration of Abu Bakr. [10] (b) In your opinion, what
was the greatest service performed by Abu Bakr during his caliphate? Give reasons for your choice. [4]

4 (a) Outline the characteristics of the caliphates of all four Rightly Guided Caliphs which make them an
example of leadership for Muslim rulers. [10] (b) In your opinion, which characteristic of the rules of the
caliphs, if adopted by the present day rulers, would improve the lives of ordinary people in the countries they
live in? [4]

2 (a) Why did it become important to compile the prophetic Hadiths after the time of the Rightly Guided
Caliphs? [10] (b) In your opinion, can Islam be practised without the Hadiths? [4]

3 (a) Write a detailed account of two battles under the caliphate of ‘Umar. [10] (b) Give reasons for why you
have selected the two battles in Part (a) as being the most important. [4]

3 (a) Choose any two caliphs from the three given below and say how and why they were martyred: • ‘Umar; •
‘Uthman; and • ‘Ali. [10] (b) In your opinion what lesson(s) can be learnt by the martyrdom of ‘Umar? [4]

3 (a) Write a detailed account of the election of Abu Bakr as the first caliph and the action he took against any
two of the false prophets. [10] (b) What was the most serious danger faced by the Islamic state during Abu
Bakr’s caliphate? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

3 (a) What major events took place during the caliphate of ‘Uthman? [10]

(b) Explain why ‘Uthman encountered difficulties in the later years of his caliphate and was

assassinated. [4]

3 (a) Write a detailed account of the administrative measures put in place by ‘Umar during his

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caliphate. [10]

(b) ‘ ‘Umar’s caliphate is regarded as the golden period of early Islamic history’. Discuss. [4]

3 (a) Briefly describe the main events of the caliphate of any two of the rightly guided caliphs given

below:

(i) Abu Bakr (ii) ‘Umar (iii) ‘Uthman [10]

(b) In your opinion what was the most important task that faced Abu Bakr on becoming caliph?

Briefly discuss. [4]

3 (a) ‘Umar made several administrative reforms during his ten year caliphate. Write an account of at least five
of them and say how these reforms helped make his rule so admirable. [10] (b) Which in your opinion was
‘Umar’s greatest quality as caliph? Give reasons for your choice. [4]

3 (a) Write a descriptive account of the important events that took place in the caliphates of any two of the
four Rightly Guided Caliphs. [10] (b) Briefly state why any one event you have written about in part (a) was of
special significance.

3 (a) Write about how the four Rightly Guided Caliphs are role models for leaders today. [10] (b) How does
‘Umar’s conduct at the surrender of Jerusalem set an example for Muslims?

3 (a) Which important battles were fought during the caliphate of ‘Ali? Write a descriptive account of each.
[10] (b) ‘ ‘Ali was the right ruler for the time’. Briefly discuss this statement.

3 (a) ‘Ali’s caliphate was riddled with problems. Describe what these problems were. [10] (b) Choose any one
problem you have written about in Part (a) and say why you think it was significant. [4

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3 (a) Write an account of the Battle of Yamama fought during the caliphate of Abu Bakr, and the Battle of the
Camel fought during the caliphate of ‘Ali. [10] (b) Which of these two battles was, in your opinion, the more
significant? [4]

3 (a) ‘ ‘Umar’s caliphate is regarded as a golden era in Islamic history.’ Write an account of how ‘Umar ruled
during his ten year caliphate. [10] (b) What do you think was ‘Umar’s greatest achievement during his rule?
Explain why you think so. [4]

3 (a) Write a detailed account of the battle of Yamama, and of the compilation of the Qur’an during the
caliphate of Abu Bakr. [10] (b) The Prophet called Abu Bakr ‘al-Siddiq’ (Testifier of the Truth). How did Abu Bakr
live up to his title during his caliphate? [4]

3 (a) Write in detail about the policy followed by ‘Uthman as caliph in expanding and maintaining the state.
[10] (b) How justified were the criticisms against ‘Uthman for burning the copies of the Qur’an? Give reasons
for your answer. [4]

5 (a) Write about the lives of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali during the lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). [10] (b) From ‘Ali’s
early life, what lessons can young people learn about their role in the community? [4]

4 (a) Write an account of the following figures during the lifetime of the Prophet: Hamza, ‘Abu Bakr

and ‘Ali. [10]

3 (a) What were the consequences of ‘Uthman’s murder? [10] (b) ‘Ibn Muljam’s murder of ‘Ali was unjustified’.
Discuss, giving reasons for your answer. [4

5 (a) Write an account of the events that resulted from the opposition of Talha and Zubayr to ‘Ali. [10] (b)
Explain why you think Mu’awiya refused to step down from the governorship of Syria at ‘Ali’s request. [4]

5 (a) Give an account of the lives of ‘Uthman and ‘Ali during the 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]

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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?

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]

4 (a) Outline the charges levelled against ‘Uthman by his opponents, and describe the main events of the revolt
against him. [10] (b) What do you think was the most harmful outcome of ‘Uthman’s assassination? [4]

4 (a) Write an account of the campaign led by Abu Bakr against the tribes refusing to pay zakat. [10] (b) How
important in your view was the campaign against the tribes refusing to pay zakat? [4]

3: Article of Faith in Islam

4 (a) What are Muslim beliefs about angels? [10]

4 (a) Associating partners (shirk) is opposed to believing in the oneness of God (tawhid) and can be divided into
three main categories. Write about each category. [10] (b) Does belief in angels make a Muslim’s faith
stronger? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

(b) Briefly explain why Allah revealed different books from time to time. [4]

2 (a) Give an account of how the Qur’an developed into book form. [10]

(b) What is the significance to Muslims today of having the Qur’an in the form of a book? [4]

5 (a) Name the revealed books mentioned in the Qur’an, giving the names of the messengers they were
revealed to and the message they contained. [10] (b) All the revealed books were sent by God. What in your
opinion makes the Qur’an unique? [4]

2 (a) Write about the methods used to compile the Qur’an into a book after the death of the Prophet. [10] (b)
Why is understanding the teachings of the Qur’an important to Muslims? [4]

4 (a) Write in detail about Muslim belief in Life after Death and the Day of Judgement. [10] (b) How does belief
in life after death affect the life of a Muslim? [4

(b) Why is the belief in resurrection important to Muslims in their daily living? [4]

4 (a) What does the statement ‘There is no ability or power except through Allah’ tell you about

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Muslim belief in Allah’s predestination and decree? [10]

(b) To what extent does this belief affect the daily living of Muslims? [4]

5 (a) Give a full account of the Muslim belief in prophets. [10]

4 (a) Outline the Muslim teaching about belief in the oneness of God (tawhid). [10] (b) Why is associating
partners with God (shirk) regarded as a great sin?

4 (a) Give an account of Muslim belief in prophets and the messages they preached. [10] (b) How are these
Zrophets and their messages important for Muslims? [4]

4 (a) What do Muslims believe about the Day of Resurrection and Judgment? [10] (b) How does this belief
affect the daily living of Muslims? [4]

4 (a) Belief in all the prophets is one of the articles of faith in Islam. Write about this Muslim belief in detail.
[10] (b) How is the message brought by these prophets important for Muslims today? [4]

4: PILLAR OF ISLAM
(b) Explain the main differences between hajj and umrah. [4]

4 (a) How do Muslim individuals and the Muslim community benefit from the annual pilgrimage (hajj )? [10] (b)
How does the talbiya sum up the relationship between the pilgrim (hajji ) and God? [4

4 (a) ‘Pilgrimage to the House is a duty people owe to Allah, those who can afford the journey.’ (Al ‘Imran 3:97)
(i) For who is the annual pilgrimage (hajj ) compulsory, and which Muslims are exempt from it? (ii) What things
are forbidden to pilgrims while in the state of ihram ? [10] (b) Some Muslims are exempt from performing the
annual pilgrimage (hajj ). Why do you think this is so? [4]

4 (a) ‘And complete the hajj or umra in the service of God’ (al-Baqara 2:196). What observances does a pilgrim
complete in the performance of umra and how is umra different to hajj? [10] (b) Explain how the outward
actions performed during umra improve a pilgrim’s inner spirituality. [4]

5 (a) What beliefs and practices are involved in:

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(i) stoning the Jamarat

(ii) performing sa’y

(iii) assembling at Arafat [10]

4 (a) Give descriptions of the way in which fasting and almsgiving are carried out among Muslims.

5 (a) Outline the features of the Ramadan fast, and identify which Muslims are exempt from fasting during this
month. [10] (b) What advantages does the fast of Ramadan bring to the Muslim community

5 (a) How do the Pillars of prayer (salat ) and fasting (sawm) bring Muslims closer to both God and other
people? [10] (b) Briefly reflect upon the importance of any one of the remaining three Pillars in the life of a
Muslim.

5 (a) Write about the practice of fasting in Ramadan and the moral benefits that a Muslim gains from fasting in
this month. [10] (b) How do you think observing the Pillar of g iving alms (zakat ) benefits the giver? [4]

5 (a) Write an account of alms-giving (zakat) and say who is liable to pay it and who it can be paid to. [10] (b)
What is the importance of zakat in Muslim society? [4]

5 (a) How are individuals and the community benefited by almsgiving (zakat )? [10] (b) Why are Muslims
encouraged to pay sadaqa during Eid-al-Fitr ? [4

5 (a) What are the conditions of prayer (salat) that must be fulfilled before performing them? [10]

5 (a) Prayers (salat), whether obligatory or voluntary, require preparation. Write an account of how a Muslim
prepares for it. [10] (b) Invocation (dua) is highly recommended immediately after the obligatory prayer. Why
do you think this is so? [4]

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5 (a) ‘There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger.’ Write about the significance of the shahada
to a Muslim. [10] (b) Why is the second Pillar of Islam prayer (salat) so important in a Muslim’s life? [4]

4 (a) Write about the following: • the conditions that should be met before Muslims start prayer (salat), and •
the importance of prayer (salat) in the life of Muslims. [10] (b) Why is private prayer (du’a) given so much
importance by Muslims? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

4 (a) ‘There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.’ Describe the Muslim beliefs
summarised by the declaration of faith (shahada). [10] (b) Explain how the declaration of faith (shahada) is
acted upon through the remaining four pillars of Is

5: Wives Related
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]

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]

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5 (a) Write about the lives of two of the Prophet’s wives whom he 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]

5 (a) Khadija bint Khuwaylid was the Prophet’s first wife. Write an account of her life in the period she knew
the Prophet. [10] (b) The Prophet’s employer was a woman who was successful in business. What lessons can
be derived from this for Muslims now? [4]

(b) Why was his relationship with his wife Khadija important for him? [4]

5 (a) Write about the life of Aisha during the Prophet’s lifetime. [10]

5 (a) Describe the teachings of Islam about the position of women as wives, mothers and daughters.

6: Compilation Related
2 (a) How did the compilers of Hadiths (muhaddithun) judge between acceptable and unacceptable

Hadiths? [10]

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death. [10]

(b) Explain why the first community of Muslims thought it was necessary to compile the

Qur’an. [4]

‘2 (a) Why do Muslims need to know about the Prophet’s Hadiths and what benefit do they hope to get by
following his sunna? [10] (b) Briefly discuss why the need arose during the early Islamic period to compile the
Hadiths of the Prophet.

2 (a) Write about the methods used to compile the Qur’an into a book after the death of the Prophet. [10] (b)
Why is understanding the teachings of the Qur’an important to Muslims? [4]

2 (a) The Qur’an has been preserved in writing for over 1400 years. Give an account of the way in which it was
compiled in the written 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]

OTHER
(b) Explain the importance of mosques in Muslim communities.

3 (a) Write about the life of the Prophet up until the first revelation. [10]
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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]

[10]

(b) What do these teachings tell us about the relationship between men and women?

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]

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]

(b) Explain why one of these figures was important in the development of the Islamic community.

[4]

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]

2 (a) Outline the main teachings of the Hadiths you have studied, from the passages set for special

study, about the responsibilities of individual Muslims. [10]

[10]

(b) Show how these two pillars keep the Islamic community together. [4]

3 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s interaction with the Quraysh 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]

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]

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(b) How can she be seen as a role model for Muslims now? [4]

2 (a) From passages you have studied from the Qur’an, write about God’s relationship with humankind. [10] (b)
Explain the significance of the Qur’an being revealed to humankind. [4]

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

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]

5 (a) Outline the main events in the lives of the Prophet’s grandsons al-Hasan and al-Husayn. [10] (b) Explain
how al-Husayn’s death remains important to Muslims today. [4]

2 (a) According to the teachings of the set Hadiths you have studied, outline the ways in which Muslims should
treat one another. [10] (b) What are the advantages of having different categories of Hadiths?

4 (a) Give a detailed account of how Muslims prepare for prayer. [10] (b) ‘A mosque is a focal point in the lives
of Muslims.’ Discuss.

2 (a) What are the different types of Hadiths? How is each Hadith classified into the different types? [10] (b)
Giving one example, explain how the Sunna is important in a Muslim’s life today.

5 (a) What is the purpose of prayers in congregation? [10] (b) Explain why Muslims believe that personal prayer
(du’a) is important?

3 (a) Give an account of the events surrounding the Pledges of ‘Aqaba and the main details in them. [10] (b)
How were these pledges important for the future community of Muslims?

3 (a) Give an account of the events surrounding the Pledges of ‘Aqaba and the main details in them. [10] (b)
How were these pledges important for the future community of Muslims?

5 (a) Describe the persecution faced by the first Muslims in Makka. [10] (b) What can Muslims in modern times
learn from these stories?

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?
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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?

2 (a) Using passages you have studied, write about the main teachings about God in the Qur’an. [10] (b) How
might these teachings affect a Muslim’s life today? [4]

3 (a) Write an account of the battle of Badr. [10] (b) Can the Prophet’s conduct during this battle contain
lessons for military leaders today? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

4 (a) Describe the events of the final year of the Prophet’s life. [10] (b) Explain how any two teachings given in
the Prophet’s Farewell Sermon can help Muslim communities today. [4]

5 (a) Give an account of the lives of the Prophet’s four daughters. [10] (b) Can Muslims learn from the
Prophet’s bond with Fatima? Give reasons for your answer. [4]................................

2 (a) What rules did the writers of the six authentic books (Sihah Sitta) apply to ensure the authenticity of
Hadiths? [10] (b) Why in your opinion was it important for them to apply these rules? [47

5 (a) Write an account of: (i) The Prophet’s teachings about armed warfare (jihad ). (ii) Under what
circumstances is jihad thought to be compulsory? [10] (b) ‘The Prophet’s teachings about armed warfare (jihad
) are not relevant today.’ Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

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]

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]

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]

2 (a) Outline the main teachings of the set Hadiths about the conduct of Muslims in communal life. [10] (b)
How do you think following the guidance of the Prophet (pbuh) as regards communal living can improve
society today? [4]

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3 (a) Write about the Prophet’s activities in spreading Islam outside 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]

4 (a) Outline the Prophet’s experiences in the caves of Hira and Thawr. [10] (b) In what respects were the
Prophet’s experiences in the cave of Thawr important for his prophethood? [4]

5 (a) Give an account of the lives of Abu Sufyan and Khalid bin Walid during the time of the Prophet. [10] (b) In
your opinion, can Muslims today learn anything from Abu Sufyan’s involvement with the Prophet? [4]

2 (a) Give an account of how the Prophet’s Hadiths have been a source of guidance to Muslims in putting their
faith into practice. [10] (b) Why do the Prophet’s Hadiths link belief and action so closely? [4]

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]

3 (a) Give an account of the way in which the Prophet started to preach Islam in the first few years after he first
received the revelation. [10] (b) Was it significant that the Prophet began preaching the message in secret? [4]

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]

2 (a) Write about the preservation of the Qur’an in the form of the mushaf held by Hafsa. [10] (b) ‘Memorising
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]

3 (a) The Qur’an says the Prophet is of ‘great moral character’ (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]

4 (a) Outline the difficulties the Prophet faced between receiving his first revelation and the boycott of Banu
Hashim. [10] (b) Why did some people fear the message that the Prophet had brought? [4]

3 (a) Describe the particular features of congregational prayers, both daily and on Fridays (Jum’a prayers). [10]
(b) In your opinion why are congregational prayers considered to be beneficial to Muslims? [4]

5 (a) Describe the meaning of the term jihad and say how Muslims can practise jihad in their everyday lives.
[10] (b) Why do you think jihad of the self (jihad bil-nafs) is greater than armed jihad (jihad bis-saif )? [4]

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3 (a) Describe the main events in the Prophet’s life before he was granted prophethood. [10] (b) ‘The Prophet’s
family was important in preparing him for prophethood.’ Agree or disagree, giving reasons for your answer. [4]

4 (a) Write about the events surrounding the 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]

5 (a) Write about the lives of the Prophet’s uncles, Hamza and Abu Sufyan. [10] (b) Many of the people who
had been enemies of the Prophet accepted Islam. What lessons can Muslims learn from this? [4]

2 (a) The first revelation came to the Prophet Muhammad in 610. 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]

3 (a) The Prophet Muhammad was taken on a night journey and 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]

4 (a) With reference to the conduct of the Muslims, describe the 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]

2 (a) Giving references from the set Hadiths you have studied, outline the Prophet’s teachings about care in the
community. [10] (b) How can the teachings of the Prophet concerning care in the community be applied today?
[4]

5 (a) Describe the particular features of Friday congregational prayers (Jum’a) and the main features of the
Friday sermon. [10] (b) Explain how this event upholds the unity of the Muslim community. [4]

2 (a) From the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, 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]

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]

4 (a) The Muslims in Makka faced a lot of hostility after the Prophet began preaching openly. Describe the
persecutions against the followers of the Prophet at this time. [10] (b) In today’s world how practical are the
reactions of the Prophet’s followers to these persecutions? [4]

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 source of information about Islam? [4]

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5 (a) Write about the preparations made for the two ’Id prayers and say how they are performed. [10] (b) What
in your opinion is the importance of celebrating the two’Ids? [4]

2 (a) Write about the relationship between the Qur’an and the Hadiths of the Prophet and say what the
difference is between Hadith Qudsi and Hadith Nabawi. [10] (b) Why do you think it was important for the
Prophet to give permission to his companions to write down his Hadiths? [4]

3 (a) The Prophet went to Ta’if to teach the people there about one 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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

3 (a) Giving at least four examples from his life, write about the ways in which the Prophet Muhammad
showed generosity and humility. [10] (b) Giving examples, write about how Muslims can be generous with
their neighbours. [4]

4 (a) The Prophet Muhammad migrated to Madina from Makka. Write about the Ansar and the Muhajirun and
the way they helped each other. [10] (b) Using this example, what can Muslims do for those people who have
left their homes and come to live amongst them in their communities? [4]

5 (a) Write a detailed account of the lives of the Prophet Muhammad’s daughters, Zaynab and Fatima. [10] (b)
What can Muslims learn from the Prophet about the relationship between fathers and daughters? [4]

2 (a) Hadiths are broadly classified as sound (sahih), good (hasan) and weak (da’if). Write a detailed account of
these three categories of Hadiths. [10] (b) What in your opinion is the importance of classifying Hadiths? [4]

5 (a) Write a detailed account of the following: • ihram; • tawaf; and • sa’i [10] (b) What is the significance of
the Black Stone (Hajr al Aswad ) to Muslims? [4]

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2 (a) Using the Qur’an passages set for special study in the syllabus, outline the relationship between God and
two of His Messengers: • Adam, • Abraham, • Jesus. [10] (b) God’s Messengers experienced trials. How can
their responses help Muslims face difficulties in their own lives? [4]

3 (a) Give an account of the Prophet’s migration (hijra) from Makka to Madina. [10] (b) Why was it significant
that one of the Prophet’s first tasks was to construct mosques at Quba and Madina? [4]

4 (a) Write about the events of the final year of the Prophet’s life. [10] (b) Which of the Prophet’s teachings
from his final sermon do you think is the most important for Muslims today? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

5 (a) Write a detailed account of the lives of Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Khalid ibn Walid during the
lifetime of the Prophet (pbuh). [10] (b) Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib showed loyalty to the Prophet (pbuh). How
can Muslims show loyalty in their everyday lives? [4]

2 (a) Write about the Prophet Muhammad’s first experience of revelation. [10] (b) The Prophet (pbuh) could
not read or write. In what way has this always been significant for Muslims? [4]

3 (a) Write about the events related to the signing of the Treaty of Hudaybiyya and the main terms in it. [10]
(b) What in your opinion were the benefits, if any, for the Muslims signing the Treaty of Hudaybiyya? [4]

4 (a) Describe the events of the first battle in Islam, the Battle of Badr. [10] (b) How important was the
outcome of this battle for the Prophet (pbuh) and his followers? Give reasons for your answer. [4

2 (a) Write a detailed account of the musannaf and musnad collections of Hadith. [10] (b) In your opinion, from
the two Hadith collections above, which is the more useful to Muslims? Give reasons for your answer. [4]

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