Sir H.

M Younas Bilal
Reinforcement Topics
Paper-1
Passages: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13
Revelation 610-632, Relation between Qur’an and Hadith, Allah’s relations with His
created World/Allah in Himself.
Birth till Prophethood, early preaching, opposition and persecution, Migration to
Abyssinia, Social boycott, Mi’raj, Experiences in the Caves, Badr/Uhad, Treaty of
Hudaibia, 4-Qualities
Bilal, Abu Talib, Hamza, Abu Sufyan, Zaid bin Harith, Grandsons, Hazrat Aisha. Role of
Scribes, Four caliphs (for reading)

Paper-2
Ahadith 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19
Categories of Hadith based on Isnad and Matn, Hadith in legal thinking, Compilation of
Hadith, Qiyas
Hazrat Abu Bakr (military expeditions), Hazrat Umar (Administration), Hazrat Uthman
(Complete), Hazrat Ali (Civil wars)
Revealed Books, Life after death, Shahadah (for reading)
Fasting, Zakat, Jihad, Eid and Juma Prayer along with Importance,
Sir Zulfiqar Ahmad
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Objective[s]:

To make the
significant changes
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 Master the Syllabus and
Exam Structure

Practice Targets

Past Marking Time

Aim high
papers scheme management
Very Good/Excellent (Part A) 10 marks

A well-structured, clear and comprehensive response

Demonstrates extensive and accurate knowledge relevant to the

question
Points are detailed, well-developed and relevant
Likely to quote Qur’an verses and Hadiths to support points
made or other relevant
Very Good/Excellent: (Part B) 4 marks

 Responses demonstrate a clear understanding of the

question

 Able to use own opinions to engage with the question and

present reasoning that demonstrates their understanding
 Best Answer… ?

* Quotations (maximum quotations- highest grades)

* Names (area/city, Person)
* Digit (Dates, years, no. of army, distance)
* Details
 Command words
 Comment on: You have to write about the main points of a topic or theme.
 Compare: You have to identify similarities and differences. Usually you
need to talk about two or more different situations then explain how they are
similar and how they are different.
 Describe: This means you should write the story giving factual details about
a topic. Can sometimes be used with other command words, e.g. “Briefly
describe…” [give some/the main factual details about the topic]
 Discuss: You have to give your own opinions or arguments about the topic
 Evaluate: This means you have to say why you think something is
significant/important.
 Explain or Account for: You have to give reasons for your
answer.
 Identify: You have to write about and/or name the main details
about a topic. Outline: Give the main points in your answer.
 Suggest: You should give your opinion based on the information
given in the question, or in the first part of your answer. .
 Trace: Write about the main events. Similar to Outline.
 Why: You should state or give detailed reasons. This word is
often used instead of explain.
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Quranic Passages : 2:255, 6:101-103, 112:1-4, 1:1-7, 99:1-8, 108:1-3

History and Importance of Quran Theme Questions, most probably theme 2

(relation with His created world), Compilation, revelation, sources of Law and Qiyas,

Life of the Prophet (SAW) Early age, persecution, migration to Madinah, Khyber,
relations with Jews, Conquest of Makkah, Battle of Hunain, Last sermon, Prophet’s
qualities.

First Islamic community Mothers of the Faithful, Descendant of the Prophet (SAW),
Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain, Scribes and their services, Bilal, Abu Talib, Zaid bin
Harith,
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Ahadith 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 1, 9, 16
History and importance of hadith Hadith relation with other sources,
responsibilities in Individual life, compilation of Hadith, Musnad and Musanaf
books.
Caliphate Election as a caliph (can be for all or any two), Challenges of caliphate
of Abu bakr, Umar’s expansion, Caliphate of Hazrat Usman complete,
Articles of Faith / Pillars of Islam Predestination and decree, life after death ,
jihad, belief in angels and books
Prayer and its benefits, congregational prayers, zakat
Sir Abdullah Ishaq
Important Topics P1
Q1) 112, 99, 93, 108, 96-1:5

Q2) First Revelation

Allah’s relationship with Himself, created world, Messengers

Life of Holy Prophet

Abyssinia, Miraaj, Persecutions on followers, Hudabiya, battle of muta, hunain, tabuk, khaybar,
Uhud

First Islamic
Daughters, Hazrat Bilal, Salman Farsi, Hazrat Abu Sufyan, Hazrat Hamza, Ansaar and
Muhajireen, Scribes

Focus on these too

Conquest of Makkah
Boycott of Banu Hashim
First year of migration
Hazrat Khalid Bin Walid
Sir Zohaib Amin
Miss Aliya Azhar
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ISLAMIAT PAPER FORMAT

O Level 2058
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• Passages of Quran 1-15

Q1: Compulsory (Arabic and Translation is given)

a) Theme (Pick out the key words, qualities of

Allah and explain) [4]
Paper1 (2058/12) b) Importance (Explain the importance of the
theme in our lives) [4]

Quranic reference can be given in (a) part

theme

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• It is from the History of Quran + relations with

Hadith, Ijma and Qiyas.

a) 10 Marks

Q2: Compulsory (It is a comprehensive, detailed description of causes

or events or results according to the given question.)
E.g. Compilation of Quran
⮚ How it was done in different periods?
Paper1 (2058/12) ⮚ What were the outcomes of the decisions to
compile?
• 2 references are enough
If a question is on legal matters then:
Given topics (Quran or Ijma or Qiyas)
⮚ Introduction in 3-4 lines with a reference
⮚ Then give proper quoted verses translation
of the legal laws e.g. Divorce, Inheritance, Theft,
Marriage, Zakat, Adultery, etc
• Sum up the answer.
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a) From Prophet’s life events in Makkah and

Medina
b) Character of Prophet(s)

Q: 3, 4, 5 c)
a.
Islamic Community
All a=10 marks and to be written in complete
detail (Causes, events, results)
(Can give one or two references.)
Paper1 (2058/12) b. Character Qualities: Must have 5 paras with
examples from Prophet’s life showing his qualities.
c. In Islamic Community: Personalities are given
(write their contributions in detail)

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(For P1 +P2)
For a 4 marks question:
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4 Mark Questions

P1 + P2 P1 + P2

⮚ Why: ⮚ Can migration of Abyssinia be compared to the

migration of Muslims today?
• Reasons are asked. Give two reasons with • (Reasons to be given. It is an evaluative answer)
explanation (develop points) [4] [4]
• •
⮚ How can Muslims today apply ⮚ From the event, what can Muslims learn about the
importance of -----
• Quality + example be given • Importance (one reason explain)
• Implementation in our lives • +
[4] • Can give references of Quran to reach level 4
[4]

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Q1: Ahadith a) Teaching

(1-20) (pick key words and explain) [4]
compulsory b) Implementation
(How can the teaching be used in our
Paper2 (2058/22) lives) [4]
Can give an example from the Prophet’s
life or companion’s life or from our own lives.

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History and Importance of Hadith

Q2: a=10 , b=4
⮚ 10 Marks
Compulsory • Stages of compilation, learn content in detail
• (Authenticity of Hadith Isnad and Matn
Paper2 (2058/22)
Requirements + examples are also required)
• Used in legal matters or as a source of
guidance
• Explain (introduction)+ 5 examples regarding
law with references of Ahadith

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 I.
Q: How four sources are used together in legal
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• Quran
• Hadith

Q2: • Ijma
• Qiyas
Compulsory Introduction +2 examples with references
II.
Paper2 (2058/22) Q: Musnad and Musannaf collection
(Detailed explanation + examples)

III.
Q: Hadith used in Communal life or Hadith used
in Individual life
(Do pick out the Ahadith at least 5 in
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reference to individual or communal needs.)
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Q: If question is the use of Hadith and Quran

together.
• Introduction of both with general references.
Q2: • Then 5 references each for Quran and Hadith
Compulsory e.g. for theft (Quran says “cut the hands of
the thief whether male or female.” Hadith is
“Right hand uptil the wrist.”
Paper2 (2058/22)
V.
Q: Classification of Hadith
• Kinds of Hadith with references and examples
• Must be written in detail

VI.
Q: Why was there a need to compile Hadith?
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 a=10
⮚ Articles of Faith
• Detail and importance needed. 2025

• Content must be in detail + at least two

references are needed

Q: 3, 4, 5 ⮚ Pillars of Islam
-Importance of Shahadah, Prayers, Fasting,
Zakat and Hajj or Umra
Paper2 (2058/22) • At least four to five references of Quran and
Hadith are required with importance.
⮚ Caliphs
Detail accounts of:
• Election
• Administration
• Expansion (battles)
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⮚ Leadership qualities of Caliphs

Q: 3, 4, 5 • Their qualities and also how they can be

applied by leading today
• References + Examples are needed

Paper2 (2058/22)
⮚ Jihad
- Importance / Kinds
• Detailed explanation
• At least 4 references

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* ALL QUESTIONS VARY IN LENGTH

ACCORDING TO THE NEED. NO FIXED
WORD LIMIT IS PRESCRIBED BY THE CAIE.

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THANK YOU!
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 ISLAMIAT 2058

Expected Topics For May/June 2025

Paper 1

Q: 1 Quranic Passages
Q:2 Quran and Hadees as a legal source
Compilation of Quran during the life of Prophet PBUH
Q:3
 Early Preaching
 Isra and Miraj
 Persecutions which led to migration
Q:4
 Battle of Uhad
 Treaty of Hudaibiya
 Battle of Mutah
 Last sermon
Q:5
 Hazrat Hamza
 Hazrat Khalid bin Walid
 4 caliphs
 Hazrat Khadija, Hazrat Ayesha
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Expected Topics For May/June 2025

Paper 2

Q: 1 Hadees Passages
Q:2 Authenticity of Hadees (Sanad & Matan)
Legal Thinking through Hadees
Q:3
 Hazrat Abu Bakr (False Prophets)
 Hazrat Usman problems and contribution
 Battle of Camel (Hazrat Ali)
Q:4
 Fasting
 Zakat
 Hajj
Q:5
 Angels
 Prophets
 Jihad
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Islamiyat Expected P1:
Q2: Compound question on Themes, most probably Theme 1
Primary sources & Ijma’
Ways of revelation
Q3/4/5: Abyssinia
Boycott
Badr, Mu’tah, Hunain, Tabuk
Qualities of the Prophet
Companions like Abu Bakar, Ali, Khalid, Zayd, Abu Sufyan, Scribes

Expected P2:
Types of Hadith
1st and 2nd Century of Hadith compilation Isnad & Matn(general reading)
Belief in: Angles, Hereafter, Predestination Zakat, Friday & Eid prayers, Du’a, types of Tawaf
Jihad: General reading
Caliphs Uthman: All details
Umar’s administration
Abu Bakar’s expansion of empire
Ali’s battle of Nahrwan